Lawmakers on Tuesday said the House of Representatives should investigate the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to find out if the utility did not violate its franchise when it imposed the record P4.15 per kilowatt-hour increase last year.

Reps. Joseph Violago of Nueva Ecija and Terry Ridon of Kabataan party-list noted that a congressional inquiry will enable Congress to determine if Meralco is complying with the terms and conditions of its franchise.

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