A CONSUMER rights advocate called on the Senate to amend key provisions in the proposed law to renew the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) franchise to better protect consumers from further power rate hikes.
In a letter addressed to Senate President Francis Escudero and other senators, consumer rights advocate Romeo Junia said that the Meralco franchise renewal bill, if not amended, "will simply continue Meralco's ability to abuse its dominant position as the largest distribution utility and energy player in the country."
