Meralco partners with Aclara to expand smart meter rollout for consumers
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with Aclara Meters Philippines, a subsidiary of Hubbell Inc., to deploy over 72,000 smart electricity meters across its service area starting this year. The move is part of Meralco’s broader effort to modernize operations and improve service reliability.
Tamaraw drives Philippines’ manufacturing revival
The Toyota Tamaraw is fast becoming a rolling emblem of industrial resurgence in the Philippines, as Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) aligns its expanding local production with the government’s Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program.
DOTr eyes direct Manila–Tel Aviv flights by year-end
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is pushing to launch direct flights between Manila and Israel before the end of the year, aiming to strengthen travel and economic ties between the two countries.
RCBC Pay Portal simplifies payments everywhere instantly
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, has rolled out enhanced features for its RCBC Pay Portal, further strengthening its digital payment solutions for corporate clients, MSMEs, and SMEs.
Philippines activates UAE FTA, eyes more
The Philippines has begun rolling out preferential tariffs under its newly signed free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates, as Manila accelerates efforts to seal more trade pacts ahead of hosting ASEAN in 2026.
