Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pushing for electricity distribution to be treated as strategic national infrastructure as rooftop solar, battery storage, and electric vehicles reshape how power is produced, delivered, and consumed.
Movem Electric Inc. (Movem), the wholly owned electric mobility solutions provider of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has partnered with Filinvest Malls to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at Festival Mall in Muntinlupa City.
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has recognized the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) support in addressing electricity theft as it pledged to sustain efforts to reduce system losses, particularly non-technical losses arising from illegal connections and power pilferage.
MTerra Solar has begun commercial operations for 600 MWac of mid-merit capacity under its power supply agreement with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), moving one of the Philippines’ biggest renewable energy projects from construction into revenue-generating service.
Crews of Manila Electric Co., or Meralco, are working round-the-clock to restore electricity in areas hit by heavy rains and flooding from the enhanced southwest monsoon, with around 49,000 customers still experiencing service interruptions as of 4 p.m. Sunday.
For the second week in a row, Filipinos will see mixed changes in fuel prices starting Tuesday. The Department of Energy confirmed Monday that gasoline will go up by P1.56 per liter and kerosene by P1.77 per liter, while diesel will drop by a bigger P3.01 per liter. As of Tuesday morning, only Seaoil has officially announced these new rates, matching the adjustments noted by the DOE. Last week, gasoline rose P1.93 per liter, kerosene P3.30 per liter, and diesel dipped P1.30 per liter.
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda has committed to a seamless handover following his resignation, assuring the public that key digital programs and department operations will continue without disruption.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has given the green light to Negros Electric and Power Corp.’s (NEPC) P3.73 billion capital expenditure program from 2024 to 2026, paving the way for major upgrades across its service areas in Central Negros.
The Philippines is pitching for more than $57.4 million in new investments across five key farm and food sectors at this week’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum in Rome, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The push builds on the country’s first national investment forum held in March, and marks a major shift toward drawing in private and international financing instead of relying only on traditional aid.