Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 29) — Meralco has announced it will be keeping its disconnection activities suspended until May 14.
In a statement emailed to the media on Thursday, the power distributor said the move is in light of the extension of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal.
“We hope this additional extension will help ease the burden of our customers, while providing the necessary relief and additional time for them to settle their bills,” said Meralco FVP and chief commercial officer Ferdinand Geluz.
Still, the company will continue its business operations despite the extended lockdown measures such as meter reading and bill delivery activities, Geluz added.
“Our continued operations will ensure that actual consumption for the month will be billed accordingly. But rest assured there will be strict implementation of health protocols in order to safeguard the health and safety of both customers and our personnel,” the Meralco executive said.
The extension comes after Meralco’s announcement last month that it will enforce its no disconnection policy until end of April.
