Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. has completed two service improvement and expansion projects in Rizal, to enhance and expand its water service reach in the province. In a statement, Jeric Sevilla, Manila Water Communications Affairs Group director, said the projects, completed in May and July this...
A Senate panel on Monday, November 25, endorsed bills pushing for the renewal of Meralco’s franchise. Sen. Raffy T. Tulfo scrutinizes the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) franchise performance in providing electricity to 25 percent of the Philippine population living in 39 cities and 72...
Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), the local unit of Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corporation and owner of the Okada Manila integrated resort, is looking to attract more tourists from Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asian countries to boost both gaming and hotel revenues....
Almost unnoticed – coming after the sixth strong cyclone in a month had left the country’s area of responsibility, and the House hearings on confidential funds and the previous administration’s drug war –was the approval on third and final reading of House Bill No 10985. The proposed...
The Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum 2024 Day 2 speakers and panelists for the morning session include (from left) Environmental and Energy Engineering Group of the UP Institute of Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Ma. Brida Lea D. Diola, Ascott CARES PH Sustainability Champion and...
It’s easy to feel frustrated and point fingers when facing abnormal weather patterns, especially in the disaster-stricken Philippines, where calamities swing by like unwanted visitors who frequent poor communities. Lest we forget, developing nations suffer the most from rich countries'...
Power retailer Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is eyeing around P25 billion in capital expenditures (CAPEX) next year to upgrade its distribution systems and grid, among other initiatives. Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer told reporters that the...
In an effort to expedite nuclear developments in the Philippines, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, is exploring a partnership with France for nuclear power plants. Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer, told reporters...
The medical mission at Kalumpang Elementary School in Marikina City's first district organized by Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III (Pimentel's Office) Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III led a free multi-specialty medical mission...
At least 25 families were displaced in three flood-hit communities due to Super Typhoon Pepito in Binangonan, Rizal, as of Sunday afternoon, November 17. A post on the Facebook page of Barangay Bilibiran in Binangonan shows some residents getting ready for evacuation, Sunday morning, Nov. 17. Some...
Ambassador Ilan Fluss together with Mayor Mayor Lilian Matamorosa of Lupi, Camarines Sur distributed relief packs to 250 families affected by Typhoon Kristine in Bicol Ambassador Ian Fluss, together with Mayor Lilian Matamorosa of Lupi, Camarines Sur, distributed relief packs to 250 families...
Road safety continues to be a major concern of countries around the world. Initiatives to cut the number of road deaths and injuries are led by the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety which aims to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50 percent by 2030. The...
