CONSUMER groups filed criminal charges against Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) officials and Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) executives for allegedly violating laws that led to higher electricity rates.

The National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms, Inc. (Nasecore) and the Cellphone Owners and Users of the Philippines, Inc. (COUP) filed before the Office of the Ombudsman a criminal case against four ERC commissioners and 10 Meralco executives for alleged violation of various laws.

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