Like most people, I was one of those who wasn't pleased when our latest electricity bill arrived last December 2013. How can I.... our household usage remained the same but the rate increased to 20 percent compared to the previous month. Reason given was the increased charges imposed on Meralco by power generating companies as a result of the Malampaya shutdown. Whatever. It's frustrating when all the saving on power, not using the aircon etc. doesn't translate to a lower electric bill...if you know what we mean. Imagine the relief when I, along with millions of ... Continue Reading...
Meralco: yes, you can lower your electric bill!
It still stumps me to be living in a country with one of the highest power rates in the world. Yes you heard it, the cost of our electricity is more expensive than Singapore or Japan. You can just imagine how much of the low-salaried Pinoy's monthly budget goes to paying for power (sigh) In other countries, the cost of electricity is subsidized by the government - hence, their lower rates. Also, the Philippines has fared badly in developing its power industry - whether coal, geothermal, hydro or some other. As such, consumers like us have to pay for the cost of ... Continue Reading...
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