Meralco, EVAP charge up Philippines’ electric shift
The Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distribution better known as Meralco, and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) are ramping up efforts to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, reaffirming a partnership seen as critical to building a sustainable transport future.
Jan-Nov auto sales dip, December rally fuels optimism
Philippine vehicle sales slipped 1 percent in the first 11 months of 2025, but industry leaders are betting on a strong December finish to push the market closer to record territory.
Aboitiz-led consortium secures P35B loan for CBK hydro acquisition
The Thunder Consortium has secured P35 billion in bridge loan facilities from BDO Unibank Inc. and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. to help finance its acquisition of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex.
Filipinos face scams almost daily, study shows
Filipinos are encountering scam attempts nearly every day, according to a new nationwide study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). The survey found that the average Filipino comes across a scam every two days, and six out of ten people were targeted successfully at least once in the past year.
DA steps up market checks ahead of Christmas
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has tightened the monitoring of wet markets as demand for food rises ahead of Christmas, aiming to keep prices stable and protect consumers.
