Razon-led Manila Water Co. reported a 39 percent growth in its net income for the first nine months of this year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday, Nov. 24, Manila Water said its net income jumped from P7 billion last year to around P10 billion by the end of September...
To accelerate the transition to nuclear energy in the Philippines, expanding scholarships for nuclear education is a key step in promoting the growth of alternative power sources. Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has tapped the top nuclear institutions in France and the...
Movem Electric, Inc., an electric mobility solutions provider of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), and Polish infrastructure firm ChargeEuropa have partnered to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. In a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Meralco said that Movem and...
A ranking official of the United States Commerce has arrived in the Philippines to explore potential trade and investment opportunities in the country for American companies. Marisa Lago, undersecretary of US Commerce for International Trade, is now in Manila to advance US trade and investment...
Will the Philippines be the destination of choice for investments in the near future? Only time will tell, but that’s exactly the objective of the CREATE MORE Act signed by President Marcos on Monday, Nov. 11. The new law aims to make the Philippines a top investment destination by...
To enhance the Philippine government's efforts in identifying, controlling, and neutralizing drug abuse, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, that the University of the Philippines (UP) has upgraded its Drugs of Abuse Research Laboratory (DARL). Courtesy of...
Power retailer Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a P0.4274 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in electricity rates for November, bringing the overall rate to P11.8569 per kWh from October's P11.4295 per kWh. In a briefing, Joe Zaldarriaga, Meralco vice president and head of corporate...
Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan addresses the fire victims from Aroma, Tondo, who received assistance not only from Manila but also from other government agencies. More than 2,000 fire victims of the fire that broke out in Aroma, Tondo in September, received cash aid from the local government of...
Manila Buletin Executive Vice President and Publisher Herminio "Sonny" Coloma Jr. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Buletin (MB) Executive Vice President and Publisher Herminio "Sonny" Coloma Jr. underscored the importance of...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said it is prepared to address potential power disruptions caused by Typhoon Nika and has mobilized its workforce to ensure prompt customer support. In a statement, Meraclo said the utility firm is closely monitoring the typhoon's path as parts of its...
Artists are gearing up for V1BE Manila, touted as the “grandest ‘hip-pop’ experience” happening on Dec. 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Featuring a star-studded lineup of international and local acts, a multitude of experiences, and generous benefits for fans, V1BE Manila is shaping...
Multiple reports of violators on the EDSA busway seemed to prompt Senator Raffy Tulfo to ask the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) the question: "Where are your big bikes for catching violators?" He brought this up during the plenary budget deliberations led by Senate Committee on...
