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myLot reputation of 36/100. eichs1 (1388)   ranked 641 out of 3,627 in philippines 3 years ago

I really can't take this anymore. angry

Next month (May), the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) can raise their rates by 25 centavos to P1.22 per kilowatthour (kWh). This was already approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

For more details, read the news here: http://www.gmanews.tv/sto...

I have been trying since January this year to cut down on my electric usage. And now, this! Gosh! Even the cooled down weather can't dissipate my anger. doh I felt like the rain trickled to an open wire in the house and electrified us all.

Guys, my electricity consumption ranges from 150-180 kwh per month. The additional charge means less food for my family and to lot of others out there. However, the rich Meralco owners don't care. The company gained good profit last year in spite of all the controversies it got into and these moves will surely earn them more. (Read the related news about this. Here's the link: http://www.gmanews.tv/sto.... IS THERE A JUSTICE IN THIS RATE INCREASE?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 98/100. aseretdd (6862)   ranked 7 out of 3,627 in philippines   3 years ago

It also came as a shock to me... since our office electricity bill increased by almost 100% and i have yet to see my own apartment electricity bill... which i am sure also skyrocketed because we started using the aircontion every night since it can be very hot and difficult to sleep...

So with this... i guess we need to tighten out belts more... or else... all our earning will just go to paying our utility bills...


myLot reputation of 36/100. eichs1 (1388)   ranked 641 out of 3,627 in philippines  3 years ago

I can breath any longer with my tightened belt. Argh! cry

The bill will increase more next month unless the weather turns much cooler that we won't need air cooling that much.

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2. myLot reputation of 98/100. agv0419 (2934)   ranked 21 out of 3,627 in philippines   3 years ago

We also shock when we received the meralco bill this month our electric consumption is higher than before. I know that it is normal that electricity consumption goes up during this summer but why they also increase their rates? It is a burden for us we can no longer pay for other expenses. If only we have other choice sad to say Meralco is the only one who provides us electricity. I heard that they is a refund this May but it is no effect because they also increase rates again.


myLot reputation of 36/100. eichs1 (1388)   ranked 641 out of 3,627 in philippines  3 years ago

Refund? I agree with you that that is a nothing compared to the increase they have last month and another increase next month.

Sad to say, we have no choice as to where we can source our electricity.

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. Aliceinwebland (5358)   3 years ago

hiya eichs hugs*

There is no justice at all! I would see the point of increases if the company were in the red or even breaking even, but most of these power companies make huge profits. We can moan, shout and protest about it, but it won't make a blind bit of difference, the only way they will decrease the rates is if the government order them to, and that's not likely is it? It's happening the world over my friend and I can see a world revolution coming shocked

Alice happy


myLot reputation of 36/100. eichs1 (1388)   ranked 641 out of 3,627 in philippines  3 years ago

Oh, I thought it is just here in our country. Do you think it's happening too outside earth? confused

It's really sad how others can't empathize with the plight of those who are struggling in life. Imagine, these companies can provide huge salaries to its workers and too much profit for the owners and still, they can't think of nothing but more ways to profit.

I would love to join the world revolution when it comes. lol


myLot reputation of 99/100. Aliceinwebland (5358)  3 years ago

Imagine that revolution involving NOT using electricity! They would soon bring the prices/rates down to atract the customers back LOL Could you do without your power source?


myLot reputation of 36/100. eichs1 (1388)   ranked 641 out of 3,627 in philippines  3 years ago

No electricity. sad I don't want to miss mylotting. lol

I can go though with the idea of having alternative energy source. A local television show featured before a mobile phone and laptop which can be recharged through solar power. I don't know why solar powered modern gadgets (just like the solar powered calculator) are still not available commercially.


myLot reputation of 99/100. Aliceinwebland (5358)  3 years ago

If they were they would be way to expensive for the likes of me to afford. I believe energy such as wind farms and solar power are the way forwars, it's just taking too long to get there eichs.


myLot reputation of 99/100. Aliceinwebland (5358)  3 years ago

thank you for the BR eichs, most appreciated thumbup

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4. myLot reputation of 75/100. sierras236 (1288)   3 years ago

No.

If you want to save on some kwh, try unplugging all of your electronic equipment before going to bed. Even turned off some equipment still draws power. Keep everything you aren't using regularly unplugged. It may keep your bills down.


myLot reputation of 36/100. eichs1 (1388)   ranked 641 out of 3,627 in philippines  3 years ago

Thanks for the reminder. I do unplug equipments that are not in use and do other energy saving measures. I believe that doing such will not just help us save but can make the environment live longer.

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