(UPDATE) THE House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading the bill that seeks to grant power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) a fresh 25-year legislative franchise.

House Bill (HB) 10926 got the vote of 186 lawmakers against seven who opposed it; four abstained.

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