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.
Movem, the e-mobility arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has teamed up with Rockwell Property Management Corp. to launch five electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Edades Tower and Edades Suites in Rockwell Center.
Power giant Manila Electric Co. is revving up for a historic spending cycle, lining up P272.2 billion in capital expenditures to modernize its grid, harden infrastructure, and keep pace with the country’s swelling power demand.
Energy heavyweights Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) have joined senior US and Philippine officials in accelerating civilian nuclear cooperation, marking a decisive step in Manila’s bid to integrate nuclear energy into its power mix by 2032.
Maternal and infant mortality remain key public health issues in the Philippines. According to data, the national maternal mortality rate stands at 84 per 100,000 live births, while Lipa City recorded the highest number of maternal and fetal deaths in the province in 2022.
The country's cement makers are backing a tougher regulatory line on substandard products, arguing that stronger enforcement is about more than protecting the market—it's about protecting the buildings and infrastructure that rely on every bag of cement.
Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 opened on June 19 at SMX Convention Center with the "Future of Trust: A Leaders Forum on Technology and Governance". The event gathered senior officials from government agencies, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, telecommunications firms, cybersecurity experts and technology organizations to discuss how technology can strengthen public trust and become national infrastructure.