Manila Electric Co., the largest power distributor in the country, said Friday power rates will be lower in the February billing cycle on account of a net decline in the generation charge.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has earned the distinction as the only distribution utility in the country cited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as fully compliant with the law on electrical engineering.
Conglomerate DMCI Holdings Inc. and its unit Semirara Mining and Power Corp., plus two other listed firms form part of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the third year in a series.
The power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is now compelled to temporarily procure supply from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) as the contracted emergency power supply agreement (EPSA) with Aboitiz Power Corp. worth 300 megawatts (MW) ended on Wednesday.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) have discussed safeguards for personal information under the tax agency’s Registration Seal Badge program following concerns from taxpayers and other stakeholders.
The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) is urging businesses to strengthen contingency plans for water shortages, rising energy costs and supply disruptions as strong El Niño conditions are expected to persist into early 2027.
VinFast Philippines is targeting more than 8,000 vehicle sales this year as shorter delivery waiting times signal an easing order backlog, supported by continued shipments and demand for its entry-level electric vehicle.
Two US Open junior champions met at the Toray Pan Pacific Open, but there was little suspense about who had the better grasp of life on the senior circuit. Alexandra Eala, the Philippines’ increasingly assured star, swept past Britain’s Mika Stojsavljevic 6-1, 6-2 in 75 minutes, proving that experience can be every bit as potent as a thunderous forehand.