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.
Energy and agriculture leaders warn of significant risks to fuel supply, prices, and food security after Iran announced it is closing the Strait of Hormuz, and threatening to fire on any vessel attempting to transit. This development follows reported attacks by the United States against Iran, according to a Reuters report.
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has approved a reduction in fuel surcharges following a sustained drop in global jet fuel costs, a change that will take effect from June 16 to 30 and expected to bring down the shipping rate for passengers and cargo.
Filipinos could see major changes in how healthcare is delivered and paid for over the next two years as the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) rolls out reforms aimed at strengthening primary care, expanding targeted benefits, and reshaping how hospitals are reimbursed.