FALSE: A Facebook post claims Senator-elect Rodante Marcoleta announced free electricity for households with monthly bills under P2000.
FACT: There are currently no law, memorandum, resolution, or other records granting free electricity to households consuming ₱2,000 or less, as Senator-elect Rodante Marcoleta has not yet assumed office.
As of May 2025, MERALCO rates average ₱12.2628 per kWh, contributing to the Philippines having one of the highest electricity costs in Southeast Asia. Despite a national electrification rate of 91.1%, about 3.7 million Filipino households remain off-grid—1.3 million of them in remote areas.
While the idea of subsidized electricity is appealing, any energy aid program must undergo the full legislative process: proposal, committee review, three readings in both chambers of Congress, reconciliation, and presidential approval or lapse into law.
Public energy policies should come from verified government announcements. Premature claims create confusion and false hope, especially amid economic hardship and rising energy costs.
