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Meralco lines up massive spending for future projects

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.

Meralco, Aboitiz deepen US nuclear push

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.

Silicon Valley sparks Meralco grid push

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) went technology shopping in the US, and came home with more than just ideas.

ERC expands lifeline discounts for low-income power users

Low-income electricity consumers are set to get bigger relief on their power bills after regulators approved a new, uniform national lifeline subsidy.

Meralco rates tick up as grid costs bite

After two months of lower power bills, Meralco customers are seeing a reversal in February as electricity rates climb on higher grid-related charges.

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KinoFest 2026 German film festival debuts in Manila Oct 15–18

Manila will host KinoFest 2026 — The German Film Festival for the first time October 15–18 at GH Ortigas Cinema, Greenhills Mall. This marks the event’s fifth edition, bringing free, first-come, first-served screenings to Filipino viewers.

Corruption, inflation drain P2.75T from economy

Corruption and inflation may have cost the Philippine economy an estimated P2.75 trillion over the 12 months to the second quarter of 2026, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Thursday, as lawmakers launched an inquiry into the country’s slowing growth and weakening investment.

BSP concludes 2026 Financial Literacy Series in Legazpi, directing focus toward habits of youth and regulators 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) wrapped up its annual Economic and Financial Learning Program in Legazpi City this week, delivering two days of practical financial education to over 2,400 students and teachers while signaling a broader policy shift toward long-term behavioral change in financial inclusion.

₱9.7 billion activated to tackle El Niño threat, high fuel prices

The Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday it may use P9.7 billion in Special Allotment Release Orders to support farmers and fisherfolk facing rising fuel prices and the expected severe effects of El Niño.

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