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.
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is turning gastronomy into a tourism strategy, using its hotel network to give travelers more reasons to stay longer, explore regional destinations, and spend more on experiences tied to Philippine food and culture.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is targeting 6.4 million to 6.8 million international visitor arrivals for full-year 2026, with a stretch goal of reaching seven million, as expanded visa-free access for Chinese tourists could help sustain the Philippine tourism recovery amid geopolitical tensions and higher fuel costs.
Nissan is reinforcing its commitment to the Philippine market as it prepares to broaden its electrified vehicle lineup, giving customers an early look at two upcoming models at Nissan DARE ahead of their availability on Nov. 6.
Parqal has opened Pawgrounds, a dedicated pet park giving dogs and their owners space to walk, play, and socialize as pets become an increasingly visible part of Filipino leisure time.