Electricity rates for Manila Electric Co. customers will edge lower in August as a P9.5-billion regulatory refund offsets higher transmission, tax, and other pass-through charges.
Electricity bills are climbing again in July as higher fuel costs, tighter power supply and increased taxes combined to drive up power rates, underscoring the Philippines' continued exposure to global energy price swings and supply disruptions.
A South Cotabato regional trial court has dismissed a petition seeking to overturn the South Cotabato Electric Cooperative II (SOCOTECO II) board's rejection of Manila Electric Co.'s proposed joint venture, ruling that the dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the National Electrification Administration (NEA).
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor by sales, has emerged as the leading distribution utility in advancing consumer choice after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recognized it for having the largest number of participants in customer choice programs across Luzon.
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.
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is taking its corporate values off the wall and into the workplace, embedding them in everything from office layouts and employee benefits to leadership engagement and wellness programs.
SM Supermalls is reworking its mall strategy as inflation and economic uncertainty make Filipino consumers more deliberate about where they spend both their money and their time.
Protecting the Philippine Eagle goes beyond saving a single species—it demands safeguarding entire forest landscapes, upholding Indigenous stewardship, and uniting communities and stakeholders, Environment Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” Cuna said during the formal launch of a landmark conservation initiative at the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos.
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), owner and operator of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), today (01 September 2026) said it recognizes the difficulties faced by motorists and will continue working with national and local agencies to speed up flood-prevention measures and restore reliable travel through the affected NLEX corridor.