THE Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday extended indefinitely the temporary restraining order it issued against Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) over the collection of the record power rate increase of P4.15 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

In their en banc session in Baguio City, the justices voted 10 against 4 on the issuance of an extended TRO not only against Meralco but also the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

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