The power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is now compelled to temporarily procure supply from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) as the contracted emergency power supply agreement (EPSA) with Aboitiz Power Corp. worth 300 megawatts (MW) ended on Wednesday.
The Department of Agriculture is urging rice breeders to continue developing new local varieties after PhilRice’s Mabango 3 (NSIC Rc 218 SR), commercially known as Dinorado, won a silver medal at the World’s Best Rice 2025 Awards in Phnom Penh.
The 16th Regional Travel Fair (RTF), organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, wrapped up successfully in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan and generated more than P130 million in sales leads.
Leading consumer finance app Billease has rolled out its Bagong Simula Promo (Christmas Amnesty 2025), a nationwide program that allows qualified customers to clear overdue accounts without paying any accumulated penalties.