Investor concern centers on a proposal to eliminate a consumer power charge, which the post says could significantly reduce the utility’s earnings.
Manila Electric shares extended losses for a fourth straight day, erasing about $2 billion in market value as investors reacted to a proposed removal of a consumer power charge. The selloff reflects concern that eliminating the fee could materially weaken the company’s earnings, highlighting how regulatory or policy changes can quickly alter the outlook for utilities whose revenues depend on approved customer charges.