To combat the rising theft of electricity distribution facilities, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to enhance investigations and prosecutions. In a statement, Meralco said the utility firm and the PNP signed a memorandum of understanding...
Get ready to dig deeper into your wallets, as water rates in Metro Manila are set to increase in the first quarter of 2025. The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) announced on Thursday, Dec. 12, that both Manila Water and Maynilad will implement rate hikes to maintain and improve...
This holiday season, Novotel Manila Araneta City invites Novo-Fans to celebrate with a dazzling array of festive experiences filled with elegance, joy, and unforgettable moments. The hotel radiates holiday cheer, illuminated by its iconic pendant lights and adorned in the charming hues of blue and...
COME FLY WITH ME Air Canada is set to have four weekly flights from Manila to Vancouver starting this April Canada has become a hot destination for Filipinos to visit for its cooler climate and wonderful sightseeing spots. Other Filipino families have even gone so far as to settle down in...
Razon-led East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) solar power firm to integrate sustainable energy into its facilities. In a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 10, MSpectrum, Meralco's power unit, announced it would...
Filipino families looking forward to a bright and festive Christmas may find their holiday cheer dimmed slightly by an unexpected Grinch: higher electricity bills. The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10, a P0.1048 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in electricity rates...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has granted provisional approval to two Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) between Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and the renewable energy units of ACEN and San Miguel Corporation. Meralco and ACEN-led Gigasol 3, Inc. will soon implement their PSA following the...
V1BE Manila lived up to its promise of being the “Grandest ‘Hip-Pop’ Experience” of the year as it brought together powerhouse artists in one night of an unforgettable concert. Last Dec. 3, the SM Mall of Asia Arena was packed with fans for V1BE Manila, which was headlined by Akon...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) have partnered to modernize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with sustainable and reliable energy solutions. In a statement on Monday, Dec. 9, Meralco said the partnership aims to address NAIA's persistent power issues and...
FSL for Inclusive PH (FSL4IPH), a non-profit student organization from the British School Manila (BSM) in Taguig, partnered with Hearlife-Verein for a series of events to promote Deaf inclusion and Filipino Sign Language (FSL). The three events were an FSL learning exhibit at BSM, an...
Marching bands led by baton twirling majorettes, the parade of floats, and a concert of brass bands marked the eve of the feast of the Immaculate Conception in Antipolo City on Saturday, Dec. 7. The sidewalks along major streets near the Antipolo Cathedral were filled with people as they watched...
​China's embassy in Manila has said that it is firmly opposing and condemning United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson's supposed accusation that Beijing unlawfully used water cannons to attack Philippine vessels in Scarborough Shoal. The embassy alleged that Carlson...
