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 Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved an increase in the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UCME) starting the February 2026 billing.
The Philippines is projected to rank second among the world’s biggest banana exporters in 2025, highlighting the growing role of agriculture in the country’s economy, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
In a country where some of the best business ideas are cooked over a single gas stove, Hanabishi Appliances is betting on the power of the humble karinderya.