MERALCO surprises on downside, announces June rate cut instead
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) customers can expect a significant reduction in the June electricity rates, a turnaround from the increase announced earlier, as the power distributor implements staggered collection of generation costs from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Marker (WESM).
Water board abandoning blanket subsidy scheme for lifeline consumers
The Water Resource Management Office (WRMO) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is recalibrating the subsidized water rate extended to low-income families and replacing it...
Globe commits to 5G technology despite slow consumer adoption
Globe Telecom is committed to widening its 5G network across the country despite the slow adoption of the technology.
The technology relates to a new...
BPI taps app-based mobile wallet to bring products, services closer to more Filipinos
Filipinos can now conveniently apply for Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) products directly at select Pay&Go kiosks nationwide, following the announcement of a new partnership between the two companies.
Grab, BYD testing EVs as practical ride-hailing units
Grab Philippines and BYD Cars Philippines are partners in a pilot study examining the feasibility of electric vehicles (EVs) as digital ride-hailing members of the P40-billion industry.
