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.
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, highlighting ongoing solar rooftop installations across its facilities as part of a broader energy efficiency and environmental strategy.
Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor by sales, and its unit, Corporate Information Solutions Inc., have agreed to sell their combined stake in CIS Bayad Center Inc. to Kayana Solutions Inc., which currently holds a 10 percent stake in the outsourced electronics payments service provider.
Residents of Laiya, a popular tourist draw in San Juan, a town at the edge of Batangas province, are calling on BATELEC II to allow Manila Electric Co. to assist in providing reliable electricity service to unlock the seaside community’s full economic potential.
Manila Electric Co. chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said the country’s largest power distributor is reviewing its fuel mix as tensions in the Middle East threaten to push electricity costs higher.
Clark International Airport is strengthening its partnership with Emirates as it pushes to become a bigger international gateway for tourism, trade and investment outside Metro Manila.
The countey’s financial armor remains robust as the nation's gross international reserves (GIR) held steady at $104.7 billion as of the end of June 2026. This vast stockpile of foreign currency and gold plays a vital role in everyday economic life, acting as the country's ultimate financial safety net to ensure it can smoothly buy essential goods from abroad and pay off international debts.
The Philippine Airlines is set to significantly upgrade its long-haul operations after announcing the acquisition of 15 fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner jets, with an option to purchase five more.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced the construction of a P96.7 million ice plant at the Bulan Fish Port Complex in Sorsogon, designed to lift production and incomes across the Bicol Region’s fisheries sector. Unveiled in a statement on Monday, the facility can produce 60 metric tons of ice daily and store up to 120 metric tons, aimed at keeping catch fresh, cutting post-harvest waste, and strengthening the entire fisheries value chain.