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Meralco to start charging P47 again for online payments
'There is no reason to charge these fees except greed,' says consumer rights group Konsyumer
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[OPINION] A crossroads for Meralco
'As a private company, Meralco is accountable to its customers, who pay expecting reliable service. But that unfortunately has not been the case.'
Meralco to refund P47 fee for online payments, says sorry
Meralco tells the Department of Energy it will be 'more sensitive in the future,' as it draws flak for charging a convenience fee during the enhanced community quarantine
DOE orders Meralco to explain P47 fee for paying bills online
'Parang hindi po naging convenience ito, parang naging pabigat sa bulsa,' says Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi
Makabayan lawmakers seek probe into sudden spike in Meralco bills
The legislators say the high electricity bills 'added more anxiety to many' as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic
Jump in power bills shocks consumers, Meralco defends rates
A consumer rights group finds it unbelievable that electricity consumption would increase 3 or 4 times in just a month, but Meralco says May bills were based on 'true and actual readings'
Manny Pangilinan on pandemic: Full tragedy yet to unfold
Tycoon Manny Pangilinan says it will be difficult to project Meralco's profitability in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic cripples industries
Tangled kites causing power outages in hospitals, says Meralco
In the first month of the Luzon lockdown, Meralco records 47 'unnecessary power interruptions' caused by foreign objects, with 13 hospitals among the affected customers
FALSE: Bills for March and April 2020 now free – Meralco
The waiving of electric fees only applies to 'lifeline consumers' of electric cooperatives. Private power distributors are excluded.
Teammates, foes pay tribute to retiring Ranidel de Ocampo
Ranidel de Ocampo is remembered by his teammates and opponents for being a consummate professional and a smooth operator on the hardcourt
Hobbled by injuries, Ranidel de Ocampo to retire from PBA
During his prime, Ranidel de Ocampo established himself as one of the finest forwards in the PBA and a key player for Gilas Pilipinas
FALSE: Meralco, Maynilad waive March 2020 billings
The two utility services companies are only offering an extension period for payments
Driver shot in alleged road rage incident in Pasig
(3rd UPDATE) Pasig City Police say road rage was the motive behind the shooting incident
Groups seek P29-billion refund for Meralco consumers
Congress should investigate how the power distributor 'overcharged' customers from 2013 to 2018, say Bayan Muna and the Matuwid na Singil sa Kuryente Consumers Alliance
Almazan to return stronger after injury derailed PBA title bid
Raymond Almazan says the injury that kept him out of a crucial stretch in the PBA Governors' Cup finals serves as his motivation to come back better
Durham aching to win elusive PBA title despite another finals heartbreak
Allen Durham and Meralco fall short of the PBA Governors' Cup crown yet again versus Barangay Ginebra
MANILA, Philippines – A PBA crown remains elusive for Allen Durham.
Ginebra breaks Meralco heart anew, bags Govs' Cup crown
Justin Brownlee and Barangay Ginebra win the PBA Governors' Cup title for the third time in the last 4 seasons – all at the expense of Meralco
HIGHLIGHTS: Ginebra vs Meralco - PBA Governors' Cup Finals 2019-2020 Game 5
Barangay Ginebra seeks to wrap it up but Meralco aims to stay alive when they meet in Game 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, January 17.
No pain, no gain: Almazan wants to finish PBA finals despite knee injury
Raymond Almazan endures the pain from a meniscal tear on his left knee and suits up for Meralco in Game 4 against Barangay Ginebra
Brownlee, Ginebra blast Meralco to move on cusp of PBA title
Justin Brownlee and Barangay Ginebra dominate the last 3 periods after a tight opening quarter to gain a 3-1 lead in the PBA Governors' Cup finals
Durham cops third Best Import honor
Meralco's Allen Durham beats out Ginebra's Justin Brownlee yet again for the coveted award
HIGHLIGHTS: Ginebra vs Meralco - PBA Governors' Cup Finals 2019-2020 Game 4
Barangay Ginebra shoots for a 3-1 lead, while Meralco seeks to level the best-of-seven duel at 2-2 in Game 4 at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, January 15
Injured Almazan a gametime decision for Meralco
Raymond Almazan had been averaging 17.5 points, 11 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in the finals before injuring his left knee
Black, Meralco keeping fingers crossed on Almazan injury
Meralco's title hopes take a huge blow as Raymond Almazan suffers a suspected knee strain
Ginebra trounces Meralco behind Brownlee for 2-1 finals lead
Justin Brownlee flirts with a triple-double as Barangay Ginebra staves off Meralco in Game 3 of the PBA Governors' Cup finals
Amer measures up to Meralco barometer with breakout game vs Ginebra
Baser Amer says he cannot have mediocre performances, especially since he carries a big responsibility for Meralco
HIGHLIGHTS: Ginebra vs Meralco - PBA Governor's Cup Finals 2019-2020 Game 3
A 2-1 lead is up for grabs as Barangay Ginebra and Meralco tangle in Game 3 at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, January 12
Unlikely hero: Pinto opens early Meralco floodgates vs Ginebra
Nard Pinto plays out of his mind and provides a huge boost off the bench as Meralco nips Barangay Ginebra to tie the PBA Governors' Cup finals
Meralco escapes Ginebra to knot PBA finals at 1-1
Baser Amer and Allen Durham deliver down the stretch as Meralco frustrates Barangay Ginebra in Lucena City
HIGHLIGHTS: Ginebra vs Meralco - PBA Governor's Cup Finals 2019-2020 Game 2
Barangay Ginebra and Meralco battle on the road for Game 2 in Lucena City on Friday, January 10
Tenorio: Game 1 vs Meralco 'hardest' Ginebra played in years
LA Tenorio and Barangay Ginebra 'bleed for every point' against a tough Meralco side in Game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup finals
Durham says Japeth's clutch Game 1 block a foul
Allen Durham sees his potential game-tying layup denied by Japeth Aguilar, although he feels the referees should have called for a foul
Brownlee, Ginebra survive Meralco in thrilling Game 1
Justin Brownlee comes up clutch with big-time free throws as Barangay Ginebra draws first blood against Meralco in the best-of-seven finals series
HIGHLIGHTS: Ginebra vs Meralco - PBA Governors' Cup Finals 2019-2020 Game 1
Barangay Ginebra and Meralco kick off the best-of-seven series on Tuesday, January 7, at the Araneta Coliseum
'About time' for Durham, Meralco to end PBA title drought
Allen Durham will shoot for his first PBA championship on his third try as Meralco seeks to exact revenge on finals tormentor Barangay Ginebra
U.S. aid agency slashes $190 million in compact funding to Ghana
This comes after the termination of a Meralco-led consortium which was supposed to take over electricity distribution in the West African country
Maliksi gets shot at PBA glory anew 5 years since Grand Slam
Allein Maliksi returns to the PBA finals for the first time since winning a rare Grand Slam in 2014
Black calls Quinto one of biggest draft steals in PBA history
Bong Quinto keys Meralco back to the PBA finals with the finest game of his young professional career
To call Ginebra a rival, Durham says Meralco needs to win PBA title first
Allen Durham will have another shot at a PBA title as he and Meralco meet Barangay Ginebra in the Governors' Cup finals for the third time in 4 years
Meralco tops TNT in Game 5 to set up finals trilogy with Ginebra
Allen Durham and Bong Quinto show the way, with Meralco set to meet Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Governors' Cup finals for the third time in the last 4 seasons
For Castro, now is best time for finals-seeking TNT to stop Durham
Jayson Castro says containing Allen Durham will be key if TNT wants to beat Meralco in their do-or-die duel for the last finals berth in the PBA Governors' Cup
Durham makes up for 'embarrassing' error in semis-tying Game 4
Allen Durham proves to be a hard code to crack as Meralco drags TNT to a do-or-die match for the last finals berth in the PBA Governors' Cup
Hodge atones for Game 3 blunder as Meralco forces do-or-die vs TNT
Cliff Hodge impacts the game beyond what the statistics show to help Meralco tie TNT in the best-of-five semifinals series at 2-2
Meralco stays alive, drags TNT to do-or-die semis duel
Allen Durham does not want to go home just yet as Meralco knots the best-of-five series at 2-2
Hodge takes blame for late-game blunder as Meralco nears semis exit
Meralco surrenders a 2-1 lead to TNT in their best-of-five semifinals series in the PBA Governors' Cup
Clutch McDaniels, TNT nip Meralco to move on cusp of PBA finals
TNT seizes a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinals series, thanks to KJ McDaniels finding his shooting touch
Amer accuses Pogoy of pinching him since start of Meralco-TNT series
After keying Meralco to a semis-tying win over TNT, Baser Amer bares the marks left by Pogoy's pinching on different parts of his body
Durham electrifies Meralco to semis-tying romp over TNT
Allen Durham runs roughshod over TNT with a 40-point triple-double as Meralco knots the best-of-five series at 1-1
McDaniels, TNT pull plug on Meralco for 1-0 semis edge
KJ McDaniels scatters 16 points in the final quarter as TNT fends off an inspired Meralco comeback in Game 1 of their best-of-five semifinals series
