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It’s the law: Meralco has no choice but to collect Lifeline Rate charge

Congress passed it, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) enforces it, and Meralco simply collects it — that is the straightforward reality behind the lifeline rate charge that has been drawing viral outrage on social media. Meralco Vice President and Corporate Communications Head Joe Zaldarriaga…

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