The Deparment of Energy and power distributor MERALCO announced in a press conference an increase in the electric bill for this month.
The shutdown of Malampaya gas fields off the coast of Palawan is being cited as reason.
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MERALCO Spokesperson Joe Zaldarriaga says, the increase will amount to 66 centavos per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
This adjustment will be reflected in the billing of Meralco customers in March.
Households consuming an average of 200 kWh each month will pay an additional amount of P 132.
Residents consuming about 300 kWh monthly will pay an additional P 198.
P 264 will be added to the bill of households consuming about 400 kWh a month.
Those who are consuming about 500 kWh monthly will pay an additional amount of P 313.
