The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced it is collecting P0.18/kWh in generation charge for September. Meralco officials electricity prices in the wholesale electricity spot market soared while transmission fees also spiked for this period.
According to estimates, for those consuming 200 kWh, the increase in electricity bill is almost P35; for 300 kWh users, it is P52; for 400 kWh users, it is P69; and for 500 kWh users, it is P87.
The announcement of higher electricity rates were announced just a few days after the wage board approved a P10 hike in minimum wage in Metro Manila. The Philippine labor groups such as the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines said their member groups are already preparing for a protest action against the small salary.
According to TUCP Official Tanjusay, aside from the  power rates, consumers are also about to be affected by the impending hike in MRT-LRT fares, water rates and SSS premiums.