The government has intervened to avert Meralco’s warning of "rotating blackouts" due to the Supreme Court temporary restraining order (TRO) on the firm’s implementation of increased power rates.

In a text message, Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla said that the government is working with the concerned stakeholders to balance the power supply and demand to address possible power outages.

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