MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s biggest power distributor, is implementing a rate hike of 22 centavos per kilowatt hour (kWh) this February due to higher transmission charges. Meralco said Tuesday the overall rate for a typical household increased to P13.1734 per kWh from P12.9508 per kWh in January. READ: Meralco power rates seen climbing in February bill This means that the average customer who consumes up to 200 kWh would have to pay an additional P45 in their power bill. The distribution giant said the increase in electricity rate was due to the increase in transmission […]... Keep on reading: Meralco rates rise by 22 centavos per kWh in February billing