Dupinga Mini Hydro Corp. (DMHC) has secured a Certificate of Compliance (COC) from the Energy Regulatory Commission for its 5-megawatt Dupinga Run-of-River (ROR) Power Plant, paving the way for the facility’s commercial operations.
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said its pending rate reset application before the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will move forward after regulators denied a bid by consumer advocacy group National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms Inc. (NASECORE) to stall the proceedings.
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced a modest decrease of P0.0151 per kWh in electricity rates for May, bringing the typical household rate to P14.3345 per kWh, down from P14.3496 in April.
A private consortium is ramping up rural electrification with a P2.1-billion investment to deploy one of the Philippines’ largest portfolios of off-grid microgrids, targeting underserved island communities.
Transport advocacy group AltMobility PH is calling for sustained collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways, saying better alignment of policies and infrastructure is key to fixing long‑standing gaps in the country’s public transport network.
The Philippine Ports Authority is gearing up for a projected rise in sea travelers this Undas season, with facility improvements, free shuttles and an online booking system in place to keep port trips safe and convenient.
The Philippines recorded a wider trade deficit in September 2026 as imports continued to outpace exports, despite strong growth in overseas sales, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Chinese automakers are closing in on American rivals in customer experience, slashing the gap to just five points this year from 29 points in 2025, with BYD posting the biggest improvement among 11 brands assessed in the Philippines.