Militant lawmakers on Thursday hit Malacanang and power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for justifying the looming power rate hike set to take effect this month.

Kabataan Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon blasted the Aquino administration’s “penchant for justifying additional burdens to the people” as it defended Meralco’s P2.50 to P3 increase per kilowatt-hour.

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