Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the generation arm of Manila Electric Co., is accelerating its low-carbon expansion, securing an engineering contract for its biggest solar farm in the country while advancing a hydrogen-ready gas power project in Singapore. In a statement on Friday, Oct. 24, MGen’s...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Oct. 24, made his birthday wish of spreading peace and compassion for others a reality as he spent his birthday with the city 's senior citizens living in Manila 's long-running welfare home for abandoned, neglected, and rescued...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagooso on Thursday, Oct. 23, ordered law enforcement personnel in Manila to ensure maximum police visibility around the Capital City as part of the city government 's preparations for the upcoming holiday season. Domagoso made the directive during the...
Today, Oct. 23, 2025, the Manila Bulletin historical marker will be unveiled at the office building of the 125-year-old media company at the corner of Muralla and Recoletos Streets in Intramuros, Manila. The marker states: MANILA BULLETIN Unang inilimbag bilang Daily Bulletin ni Carson C. Taylor...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso appealed to the public to never hurt firemen and other emergency responders during emergency operations after two fire volunteers were assaulted by some residents during a fire in Barangay 650, Port Area, Manila, last Oct. 17. Domagoso made the...
Stressing disaster preparedness must start in the community, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso tasked the chairmen of the city 's 100 zones to come up with their respective community-based preparedness plans and hold regular disaster preparedness exercises to ensure the safety of...
There is no denying that the Philippines is rich in design talents who merge the country’s cultural heritage with modern sensibilities. What they need is a platform that will showcase them on a grander scale—one that makes a statement reaching beyond the archipelago’s borders. That’s the...
Collections of nature-inspired and handcrafted designs catering to the home, fashion, and lifestyle (HFL) sector welcomed the public at the opening of Manila FAME 2025 on October 16 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. The premier trade show is organized by the Center for International Trade...
The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) reported that the positivity rate for influenza, or flu, in Metro Manila has increased to 42 percent in October, indicating ongoing community transmission in the region. In its Flu Task Force Report released on Oct. 17, PSMID...
Retrofitting Metro Manila to hide its “spaghetti” wires is near impossible, as the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said that the existing underground infrastructure was built only for drainage and water, not for electric cables. Meralco Head of Networks Froilan J. Savet told reporters that...
Consumers may soon see fairer or more reasonable power rates as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) begins the long-awaited rate reset process for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and other private distribution utilities. In a statement, the ERC said it has approved the new Rationalized Rules for...
Instead of an initial public offering for its green energy businesses under MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is planning a re-IPO after all of its assets has been consolidated under SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC). “We’re likely to inject our renewable...
