Major power generation groups are emerging as key contenders in Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) Competitive Selection Process (CSP) for its 200-megawatt renewable energy (RE) baseload supply, highlighting how established energy players are positioning themselves for long-term clean power contracts.
The Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distribution better known as Meralco, and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) are ramping up efforts to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, reaffirming a partnership seen as critical to building a sustainable transport future.
Cebu Pacific (CEB) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo in Manila, the second of four such planes expected this year and part of a total seven NEO aircraft slated to join its fleet in 2026.
RL Commercial REIT Inc. (RCR), the Gokongwei group’s real estate investment trust, is still open to acquiring properties from outside parties—though deals will depend on price, asset quality, management standards, and tenant mix, according to president and CEO Jericho P. Go.
Smart Communications, Inc. announced having blocked more than 955 million scam and phishing text messages and blacklisted nearly 200,000 numbers linked to fraud in the first three months of 2026, marking a major move to protect users from rising mobile-based crimes.
The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) has received a P5.67-billion dividend remittance from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, boosting government coffers as the state seeks additional fiscal resources to cushion the economy from global uncertainties.