The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Thursday, February 8, announced a P0.57 per kilowatt hour (kWh) increase in the February 2024 electricity rate.

According to RH Edniel Parrosa, Meralco spokesperson Joe Zaldarriaga attributed the increase to high generation charge, taxes, transmission charge, and the return of FIT-All collection ordered by the Energy Regulatory Commission.

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The spokesperson, however, noted that there are no changes in Meralco distribution.

Households consuming 200 to 500 kWh should expect the following increase in their next electricity bills:

• 200 kWh - P115
• 300 kWh - P173
• 400 kWh - P231
• 500 kWh - P290