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.
Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) surged by 22.7 percent in June, driven primarily by a dip in available power supply and frequent grid alerts.
The Philippines is strengthening its push to become a premier destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism, with the successful staging of the Tamiya Mini 4WD Asia Challenge (TMAC) 2026 highlighting the country's ability to host international niche events that generate both tourism and business opportunities.
The Marcos administration is ramping up workforce development efforts, expanding skills training, job matching, and wage initiatives as it seeks to improve employment quality and prepare Filipino workers for the changing demands of the economy.
Bartending has evolved from a temporary side job into a respected career path for many young Filipinos, requiring deep product knowledge, technical skill, creativity, physical stamina, and strong people abilities—qualities that have made Filipino professionals highly sought after across the global hospitality sector.