This means that Meralco will again start collecting a convenience fee of P47 for those paying dues online. The House panels were hearing the sudden spike in electricity rates, as reflected in the billing statements of Meralco consumers especially during the lockdown period. “Siguro, if you might, maliit lang naman na convenience fee. Meralco earlier waived its P47 convenience fee in paying electricity bills through Meralco Online, a platform accessible via a website or mobile app, amid the pandemic. This, after the Department of Energy ordered Meralco to explain why it is charging a convenience fee for consumers who opt to pay their bills online.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 09, 2020 09:33 UTC