Groups to protest Meralco rate hike, fuel surge

2026-03-12 - 06:24

MANILA, Philippines — Rural groups on Thursday announced plans to stage protests against higher electricity rates, saying the increase would further burden consumers already grappling with soaring fuel prices. The coalition, led by peasant group Anakpawis, condemned the latest rate adjustment announced by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), which raised electricity charges by 64 centavos