A non-governmental organization has identified 48 power providers in the Philippines charging residential customers rates that exceed the national average, underscoring the persistent cost pressures facing Filipino households.
The finding comes as electricity consumers across the archipelago grapple with rising bills, a trend that has drawn scrutiny from consumer advocates and regulators alike.
The report highlights a significant disparity in pricing across the country's fragmented power supply landscape.
While the national average serves as a benchmark, the NGO's data suggests that a substantial portion of the market is operating well above this threshold, exacerbating the financial burden on consumers.
This pricing divergence reflects the complex structure of the Philippine power sector, where local distribution utilities set their own rates based on generation costs, transmission fees, and local operational expenses.
The issue of high electricity costs is not new in the Philippines.