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(Meralco) is planning to build nuclear power plants by 2028 to provide energy to remote areas nationwide. These are ideally constructed in smaller areas, hence aiding Meralco’s plan to power smaller remote areas. Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie Aperocho noted that Pangilinan already gave the green light to conduct a full-scale feasibility study lasting six months. Aperocho said that Meralco is also coordinating with the Department of Energy and policymakers to look into the viability of micro modular reactors, along with the potential sites possibly hosting these facilities. What do you guys think of Meralco developing nuclear power plants in the Philippines? The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has given an order directed to Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to refund its customer for over PHP 21.8 billion of distribution-related charges. On the other hand, Meralco said it would act in accordance with the ERC's decision, and that the latest refund would be implemented on the next billing cycle (July 2022) from Meralco's receipt of cited decision. We are currently studying the order so we can start reflecting this in the power bills this month,"  Meralco vice president and head of corporate communications, Joe Zaldarriaga said in a statement. Read more in our articles including "Meralco planning to build nuclear power plants by 2028" and "ERC orders Meralco to refund distribution-related charges amounting to Php21.8B".