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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.
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Analysis: Wider supply margin fails to cool September spot prices as Visayas, Mindanao stay tight
IEMOP data show the system-wide WESM average up 3.1% to P7.43/kWh, with southern grids paying more than double Luzon's price.
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ERC extends no-disconnection rule to year-end, but only for low-use households
Homes using 200 kWh or less a month are shielded for November–December bills if they clear earlier arrears by Nov. 26.
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House energy panel backs bill to strip system-loss charge from power bills
Committee also approved a "Sariling Kuryente" bill easing rules for home solar and storage; both would amend EPIRA.
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ERC halts Reserve Market trading, citing costly backup power in the Visayas
Grid operator must rely on contracted reserves while market bodies draft a redesign within six months.
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Meralco customers to get P2.64-billion distribution charge refund in six months, ERC says
Regulator halves the refund period Meralco proposed; households will see about P0.17 per kWh off their bills, pending a final review.