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SOCOTECO II members back Ignite joint venture in plebiscite as graft complaint and House probe push shadow the deal
About 138,000 member-consumer-owners voted yes to the conditional joint venture with Ignite Power, even as a 10,000-signature graft complaint at the Ombudsman and a lawmaker's call for a congressional probe stay in the background.
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Meralco warns weaker peso could lift generation charges on customer bills
Utility says over half its power supply is tied to foreign exchange, though its own distribution charge should not be affected.
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Davao Light raises household rate to P13.33/kWh on costlier spot power
The 9-centavo increase for the Oct. 11–Nov. 10 billing period reflects tight Mindanao supply in August and September.
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Meralco household rate rises 32 centavos in October on pricier LNG, spot power
Typical residential rate climbs to P15.0615/kWh after two months of cuts; the new distribution rate and refund are not yet reflected.