The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) conducted a pre-trial conference recently as part of its continuing review of the Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) application for proposed distribution rates for the First Regulatory Period (R.Y. 2027–2030).
Meralco previously filed its application seeking approval of its Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR), Performance Incentive Scheme (PIS), and Smoothed Maximum Average Price (MAP) for the First Regulatory Period covering R.Y. 2027–2030.
The application also includes the translation of the MAP into distribution rates for various customer classes, in accordance with the Rationalized Rules for Setting Distribution Wheeling Rates (RRDWR) under ERC Resolution No. 24, Series of 2025.
The utility proposes a MAP of P2.3436 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), equivalent to distribution, supply, and metering charges of P1.8142, P0.2705, and P0.2589 per kWh, respectively.
For R.Y. 2027, the utility proposes a MAP of P2.3436 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), equivalent to distribution, supply, and metering charges of P1.8142, P0.2705, and P0.2589 per kWh, respectively.
During the pre-trial conference, the parties clarified key issues and addressed procedural matters in preparation for the succeeding hearings. Representatives of Meralco also manifested their denial of the proposed stipulations of facts submitted by the intervenor, the National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms, Inc. (NASECORE), stating that they did not receive the intervenor’s pre-trial brief prior to the conference.
The hearing provided an opportunity for stakeholders, consumer groups, and other parties to raise comments and seek clarifications from the Commission regarding the case.
The hearing likewise provided an opportunity for stakeholders, consumer groups, and other parties to raise comments and seek clarifications from the Commission regarding the case.
“This pre-trial conference allows facts and issues to be consolidated so that proceedings can be resolved as quickly as possible,” ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan said.
The succeeding hearings for the Meralco rate reset application are scheduled on 6–8 and 13–16 April 2026.
