Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property development arm of the Gokongwei Group, signed an agreement with Ayala Corp.’s ACMobility to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in its commercial and residential properties. In a statement, RLC said the partnership...
SAIC Motor Philippines, distributor of MG cars in the Philippines, has officially started deliveries of the first G50 PHEV units in the country. The first batch of units were turned over to the initial customers at MG Alabang. The G50 PHEV, the new plug-in hybrid version of the G50 MPV, secured...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, May 12, the ordinance establishing a comprehensive incentives framework for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, marking a major local push toward sustainable transport development in the city. The measure provides fiscal and regulatory...
The government is set to soon launch an incentive program aimed at encouraging companies to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, with at least four automotive firms already expected to participate. Finance Secretary Frederick Go, President Macos’ point man for investment and...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has asked regulators for permission to cap an expected spike in electricity rates this month to shield households from surging generation costs and a weakening currency. In a proposal submitted to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), the country’s largest power...
During intense deliberations that preceded the 2005 enactment of the Expanded Value Added Tax (E-VAT) Law, which also covered oil and electricity, lawmakers defended the measure as a treasury-tightening mechanism; an unpopular but calculated imposition designed to raise massive revenues so it could...
Despite a slow start to energy sales in the first quarter of 2026, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects demand to rebound as the dry season intensifies. According to Meralco Chief Operating Officer (COO) Ronnie L. Aperocho, the El Niño phenomenon could increase energy...
The Quezon City government will deploy eight brand-new electric buses on QCity Bus Route 6 starting May 11 as part of its efforts to modernize public transport and support environmental protection initiatives in the city. Operations along Route 6 will remain unchanged, with buses running between...
Those seeking relief from the fluctuating fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the middle east will be delighted to know there’s a new option in the market specifically catered to larger families. VinFast has officially launched the VF MPV 7 electric vehicle in the Philippines....
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) reported a five percent increase in first-quarter core profit as robust demand for power and healthcare services offset higher interest expenses and the diluted stake in its water utility. Manuel V. Pangilinan, MPIC chairman, president, and chief executive...
MG Motor Philippines will join the STV Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival 2026 from May 7 to 10 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City, with several of its latest models available for test drives. The MG G50 PHEV will be one of the main vehicles available at the MG pavilion. The...
GAC Philippines will bring four electrified SUVs to the 2026 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival, giving visitors a chance to test drive the Aion V, Hyptec HT, GS8 HEV and Emkoo HEV during the event. The Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival will run from May 7 to 10, and is organized annually by...
