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Meralco advances nuclear push with SMR feasibility study, partnering global and local experts

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and its power generation arm Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) are moving forward in their pursuit of nuclear energy, launching a comprehensive feasibility study for small modular reactors (SMRs) that could reshape the country’s power supply for both the industry and consumers.

Metro Pacific Water to pour P23 billion into PH, Vietnam projects over 5 years

Metro Pacific Water (MPW) plans to invest up to P23 billion over the next five years to upgrade and expand water services across the Philippines and Vietnam, the firm announced Tuesday.

Meralco secures lowest bids for 600MW supply; three power firms win capacity shares

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has locked in the most competitive bids for its 600-megawatt power supply requirement under the government-mandated Competitive Selection Process (CSP), marking a key milestone in securing long-term, cost-effective electricity for its customers.

Metro Manila air quality drops to unhealthy levels across all stations due to Indonesia haze 

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources — Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) confirmed Tuesday that fine particulate matter (PM2.5) reached unhealthy levels at every monitoring station in Metro Manila, driven by smoke and haze from ongoing forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia carried here by prevailing winds.

Agriculture damage from bad weather rises to P2.84 billion, more losses expected

Damage to the agriculture sector from the enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has climbed to P2.84 billion, up from P2.32 billion just five days prior, the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed in its latest morning advisory on September 1

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PHILEXPORT seeks e-invoicing delay to protect exporters

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) is urging the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to defer mandatory electronic invoicing for one year, warning that a year-end rollout could strain exporters and disrupt supply chains.

XPENG enters Philippine market with six EV variants

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG has officially entered the Philippine market, launching six variants across two models as it expands its footprint in Southeast Asia.

St. Luke’s adds laser system for faster vision correction

St. Luke’s Medical Center–Global City has introduced the VisuMax 800 femtosecond laser system, expanding its range of advanced vision correction procedures and enabling laser treatment in seconds per eye.

Lopez lifts PUV fare adjustment freeze; new rates start September 28

Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has officially ended the moratorium on public utility vehicle fare adjustments, acting on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s recommendation to restore rate changes put on hold last March. The new fares take effect this coming Monday, September 28, responding to sustained high fuel costs that have strained the sector.
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