THE House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a bill that seeks to renew the franchise of power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for another 25 years.

House Bill 10926, as amended, reached the House plenary on Tuesday night and hurdled second reading via a voice vote among lawmakers.

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