Actress Barbie Imperial expressed shock and confusion over her latest electric bill amounting to P18,964.82, which she shared on Facebook on Sunday, June 28. Despite being the sole occupant of her condominium unit and spending most of her day at work, the bill was unexpectedly high.
Barbie's Complaint on Social Media
In her post, Barbie captioned the photo of her bill with “Meralco wild!!!” She ranted about the situation, saying, “When you’re all alone in the condo and you’re barely even there every day because you’re taping for 12–14 hours.” The actress noted that she only goes home to sleep, making the high charge puzzling.
Context and Similar Cases
As of writing, Meralco has yet to issue a statement regarding Barbie's complaint. However, this is not the first time a celebrity has raised concerns about a hefty electricity bill. Recently, Cacai Mitra, the sister of Regine Velasquez, also complained about their massive electric bill, which reached P94,355.21.
Barbie's case highlights the growing frustration among consumers over rising electricity costs, even for minimal usage. The actress's post has sparked discussions online, with many netizens sharing similar experiences.
