Despite a small increase in the generation charge, Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is cutting its power rates by around 5 centavos per kilowatthour (kWh) in May due to downward adjustments in some of the components in its electricity bill.

For a typical household consuming 200 kWh a month, the rate cut will mean almost a P10-reduction in the monthly bill.

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