Meralco on Wednesday said customers can appeal for more time to settle their unpaid bills as it resumed disconnections following the shift of Metro Manila and surrounding areas to general community quarantine, or GCQ, with heightened restrictions.
"Kung hirap makabayad nang buo, kausapin lang po kami para makagawa tayo ng mas magaan na plano at para iwasan ang standard disconnection procedures. Magiging mapagmalasakit kami sa ating sitwasyon ngayon," Meralco said in a Facebook advisory.
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The country's largest power distributor waived disconnections since last year as consumers struggled to recover from the pandemic's financial tolls. Payments in installments were accepted as relief to customers.
Subscribers who need more time to pay for their unsettled bills can reach out to Meralco through the following channels:
- Message Meralco's official Facebook and Twitter pages
- E-mail [email protected]
- via SMS at 0920-971-6211 (Smart), 0925-771-6211 (Sun), and 0917-551-6211 (Globe)
- Hotline 16211
Those requesting for extensions or payments plans must prepare their Customer Account Number or CAN when they contact Meralco.
Meralco's in-person business centers can also accommodate inquiries and requests. Set an appointment ahead of time on the Meralco website to avoid long queues.
Centers are open to serve customers from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Only payments are accepted on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
