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Meralco has managed to strike a compromise agreement worth over P44 billion with FGPC and QPL but there are pending issues still under deliberation, primarily involving penalties and cost-sharing. 


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"Why doesn’t he wait until the Senate approves the franchise, if ever, so that the government could have a bigger price for its shares?’ asked Arroyo, chairman of the Senate committee on public services.


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"Why doesn’t he wait until the Senate approves the franchise, if ever, so that the government could have a bigger price for its shares?’ asked Arroyo, chairman of the Senate committee on public services.


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Meralco may sign P44-B pact with First Gas, QPL

By Des Ferriols | September 17, 2003 - 12:00am

The Lopez-controlled Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) wants to close negotiations and sign an agreement with First Gas Power Corp. (FGPC) and Quezon Power Ltd. (QPL) before the end of the year, pending the resolution...

Business

Joker questions Camacho on proposed sale of Meralco shares

By Efren Danao | September 25, 2002 - 12:00am

Sen. Joker Arroyo lashed yesterday at Finance Secretary Jose Isidro Camacho for proposing the sale of government shares in Meralco even at a loss, while the Senate has yet to finish hearing the legislative franchise...

Headlines