By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter
THE HOUSE of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a bill granting Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) a 25-year franchise extension.
In a 186-7-4 vote, congressmen agreed to extend Meralco’s franchise to construct, operate, and maintain its electric distribution systems in the greater Metro Manila area, including Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and parts of Batangas, Quezon, Laguna, and Pampanga.
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