A fourth petition contesting Meralco’s P4.15 per kilowatt-hour rate increase has been filed before the Supreme Court.

The latest petitioner is former Rep. Augusto Syjuco Jr. of Iloilo, who wants the Court to rule as unconstitutional the order of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approving the unprecedented rate hike.

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