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Colmenares Condemns Meralco ‘Legalized Robbery’ as Rates Hit ₱14.34/kWh

Consumer advocates and the Bayan Muna party-list are sounding the alarm over a massive “bill shock” affecting millions of Meralco customers this April and May 2026. The outcry follows a record-breaking rate hike that has pushed electricity costs to ₱14.3496 per kWh. Bayan Muna Chairman Neri Colmenares has slammed the current situation as a form of “legalized robbery” being forced upon ordinary Filipino families. The Burden of Dollar-Indexed Contracts A central point of the protest

May 5, 2026 No Comments

National Affairs

Cebu Floods: A ₱26-Billion Question on Infrastructure Accountability

National Affairs

State of the Nation: Marcos’ Trust Ratings and What They Mean for the Next Two Years

Politics and Governance

Palace Stresses Marcos Retains Majority Trust Despite Survey Dip

MANILA — Malacañang said it is unfazed by a recent survey showing a decline in President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s trust and performance ratings, stressing that the President still enjoys

Marcos Declares State of National Calamity After Typhoon “Tino”; Prepares for Possible Super Typhoon “Uwan”

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday approved the declaration of a state of national calamity following widespread destruction caused by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) and

DOH Raises Nationwide Code Blue Alert Following Typhoon “Tino”

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has raised a Code Blue Alert nationwide after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a State of National Emergency in response to the

Seven in Custody in Major Flood Control Scam, Marcos Confirms

MANILA — Seven people linked to a major flood‑control corruption scandal are now in government custody, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced Monday. According to Marcos, one suspect was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) while six others voluntarily surrendered to the PNP–CIDG (Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group). Who Are the Accused? Among those detained are officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), particularly from the

Cover Stories

Colmenares Condemns Meralco ‘Legalized Robbery’ as Rates Hit ₱14.34/kWh

Cebu Floods: A ₱26-Billion Question on Infrastructure Accountability

State of the Nation: Marcos’ Trust Ratings and What They Mean for the Next Two Years

Politics and Governance

Palace Stresses Marcos Retains Majority Trust Despite Survey Dip

Marcos Declares State of National Calamity After Typhoon “Tino”; Prepares for Possible Super Typhoon “Uwan”

DOH Raises Nationwide Code Blue Alert Following Typhoon “Tino”

Seven in Custody in Major Flood Control Scam, Marcos Confirms

Economy and Business

Colmenares Condemns Meralco ‘Legalized Robbery’ as Rates Hit ₱14.34/kWh

Treñas gives 150% endorsement for MORE Power as Batangas’ next power distributor

NASECOR asks ERC: Are Meralco bills fair?

Manny Pacquiao’s Manny Pay Partners with Primelectric for Digital Bill Payments

National Affairs

Colmenares Condemns Meralco ‘Legalized Robbery’ as Rates Hit ₱14.34/kWh

DILG Orders Mandatory Evacuations Ahead of Severe Tropical Storm “Uwan”

Akbayan Party President Rafaela David

Flood Control Projects Under Scrutiny: Corruption, Mismanagement, and Environmental Risks

Regional Spotlight

Manila Says No to Face-Covering Headgear in Public—Fines Up to ₱5,000

DPWH Secretary Flags Cebu Flood-Control Systems as ‘Inadequate’ After Typhoon Tino

Bulacan’s Flood Control Gamble: Lifeline or Looming Crisis for Metro Manila?

Baguio’s Disaster Response Model: Lessons for the Nation

Digital Detox Trends: How Filipinos Are Resetting Their Mental Health

How to Bounce Back From Midyear Burnout—Without Forcing Productivity

Pop Culture’s Impact on Mental Health—More Than Just a Trend?

You’re Allowed to Start Over in August