The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a second consecutive month of electricity rate reduction this June, driven primarily by a decrease in the generation charge. In a briefing, Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco vice president and head of corporate communications, said the overall electricity...
In a major leap forward for sustainable urban transport in the Philippines, Grab Philippines has unveiled GrabTaxi Electric — the nation’s first fully electric, on-demand taxi fleet officially recognized by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). This all-EV fleet,...
Geely Auto has officially unveiled the Yinhe M9, a new six-seater flagship SUV, during an international event in Milan, Italy. The vehicle showcases Geely 's latest advancements in electrified mobility and artificial intelligence, with the company positioning it as a global benchmark for...
Li Auto has formally entered the country with intelligent electric vehicle lineup hoping to entice Filipino customers. Its first showroom in Southeast Asia is located at the Sennett Corporate Center in Taguig City. Inaugurated on May 20, it was attended by Taguig City Mayor, Lani Cayetano, along...
Consumers may see mixed movements in their electricity bills this June, according to the Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). In a statement sent by Meralco on Thursday, June 5, the distribution utility (DU) attributed this month’s upcoming power rates to a potential increase...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation unit of Manila Electric Co., announced that it has signed a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s water desalination firm ACWA Power. In a statement on Wednesday, June 4, MGen said it signed an agreement with ACWA to explore renewable energy (RE)...
Hongqi hopes to offer boldly designed luxury vehicles for discerning Filipino seeking to embrace clean driving while standing out from the crowd. Unveiled at their newly opened Hongqi Manila Bay showroom were its two newest models, EH7 and E-HS7. Sharing the same platform, the EH7 and E-HS7 are a...
The hybrid surge continues to gain traction in the local midsize SUV segment, and Kia Philippines is entering the fray with a bold contender: the 2025 Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid AWD. During a recent three-day media drive, we tested this vehicle on a challenging 600-plus kilometer route from Metro...
Logistics company 2GO and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) have forged a partnership to enhance the distribution of electric vehicles in the country by leveraging sea freight capabilities and integrating EV charging on its vessels. In a statement on Tuesday, June 3, 2GO...
Lopez-led First Gen Corporation, via its subsidiary First Gas Power Corporation, is seeking approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for the extension of its power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) covering its 1,000-megawatt Santa Rita gas-fired plant,...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is making moves in the distribution utility (DU) and its generation business through an ongoing partnership with South Korea. In an ambush interview with Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco’s executive vice president and chief operating officer...
The race to expand the electric vehicle (EV) fleet is underway, with the Department of Energy (DOE) reporting that the number of commercial charging stations is nearing 1,000 nationwide. Throughout the month of May, there are about 992 commercial chargers registered with the DOE, while there are...
