This is in reference to the article “Power rates: Up, up and away” of Mr. Ernesto M. Hilario which was published in the Manila Standard on Dec. 29, 2023.
While Meralco does charge varying rates for different customer segments, this structure of power rates is followed not just by Meralco but by all private distribution utilities and electric cooperatives in the country.
It also bears emphasis that the distribution sector in...