Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) is asserting that the extension of its power purchase agreement (PPA) with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for the 1,100-megawatt Santa Rita power plant is valid and essential for energy security. While the proposal still awaits approval from the Energy Regulatory...
Despite the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) promise of rate reductions, it seems the only thing “cutting” is the consumer’s wallet, as electric bills continue their relentless upward climb. Realistically, rate reduction is a battle consumers can’t seem to win. It’s like a...
BMW Philippines has officially launched the all-new BMW M5 and M5 Touring, both sporting an electrified drivetrain, making this the first time an M5 model is offered locally with a hybrid powertrain. These two models are the seventh-generation M5 sedan and the third-generation M5 Touring,...
Following recent comparisons by a rural power group and the National Electrification Administration (NEA), the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has defended its electricity rates, stating the utility aims to balance affordability with long-term power reliability. In a statement on Friday, Aug. 8, the...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) reported a 20 percent increase in net income for the first half of 2025, driven by improved financial and operational performance and strong contributions from its energy, water, and hospital businesses. During a financial briefing,...
EV owners will now be able to find Shell EV Recharge stations in their Evro app. Evro, the country’s first brand-agnostic e-Mobility Service Provider (eMSP), has officially partnered with Shell Pilipinas Corporation (Shell) to integrate Shell stations into their network. This marks the first...
GMA Network executives and Sparkle GMA artists arrived in style at the recent GMA Gala 2025 last August 2 aboard Li Auto vehicles. Li Auto Philippines served as the official mobility partner for the highly anticipated event at the Grand Ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel, Pasay City. More than...
In the late 2000s, Philippine business saw an intense corporate war as two of the country 's most aggressive conglomerates, Metro Pacific Investment Corp. (MPIC) of Manuel V. Pangilinan and San Miguel Corp. (SMC) of Ramon S. Ang, went to war for a single asset: Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)....
The Chery Tiggo Re-V is a seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV positioned to offer both electrified efficiency and everyday practicality. Essentially the new Tiggo 8 PHEV, the Re-V combines a turbocharged petrol engine with a dedicated hybrid system, delivering strong performance, long electric range,...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will source part of its power supply from biogas over a 20-year period as part of its renewable energy (RE) integration. In a statement on Monday, Aug. 4, Meralco said it has secured a power supply agreement (PSA) with First Quezon Biogas Corp....
Despite being one of the earlier fully-electric vehicle offerings in the country, the Lexus RZ 450e continues to be the lone fully-electric model in the Lexus Philippines lineup. Though many competing brands now offer multiple models in several categories, Lexus has focused on the predecessor’s...
Hyundai is giving buyers many more options to electrify their daily drive or weekend journeys with three new models that offers more space, power, and range. It took the wraps off its line of flagship electric vehicles, the updated Ioniq 5 and new Ioniq 9, as well as updated its Palisade offering...
