Malacañang asked to cancel Meralco Franchise

Malacañang refused to comment on the call to cancel Meralco’s franchise for allegedly passing its obligation to consumers by raising electricity rates. According to Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda, it is the sole prerogative of the Congress to cancel the legislative franchise of Meralco, and is not within the ambit of the executive department.

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