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...
The United States has allocated an additional P13.8 million worth of funding for emergency shelter assistance and hygiene kits to the victims of the recent typhoons and flooding in Luzon. The US Embassy in Manila said in a statement on Friday, Aug. 8, that the new provision will cover some 3,000...
Macau-based Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. is talking to about two prospective buyers or investors for its City of Dreams Manila integrated resort, which it is operating using the property of Belle Corp. and the license of Premium Leisure Corp., both of the SM Group. “At the moment, as far...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. reported a 15 percent increase in its net income for the first half of 2025, from ₱6.9 billion to ₱7.9 billion, driven by strong performances from its domestic and international businesses. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, Aug. 8, the water...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso criticized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for implementing infrastructure and flood control projects in the city without coordinating with the local government. “Tumigil na po kayo nang pagpapagawa ng hindi kayo nagkokonsulta...
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is exploring direct flights to Manila and Cebu following high-level discussions with the Department of Tourism (DOT) during President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, who accompanied the...
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...
Business tycoon Ramon Ang has offered to shoulder the costs of clearing Metro Manila’s rivers of obstructions, including relocating houses and schools built over waterways, in a bid to help ease the problem of chronic flooding in the National Capital Region (NCR). In a press conference with...
Heavy traffic greeted motorists in Manila after a truck loaded with sand crashed into a hidden garden along Padre Burgos Street in front of Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on Friday, Aug. 8. According to the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB), the truck that came from Session Bridge hit the...
The driver of a white sports utility vehicle (SUV) was hurt after crashing into multiple concrete barriers along the northbound lane of Padre Burgos Avenue in Manila on Friday, Aug. 8. According to the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB), the incident happened at around 5 a.m. when the driver...
The Manila North Cemetery (MNC) has intensified its security to curb activities deemed disrespectful to the deceased and disruptive to visitors. MNC Director Daniel Dandan Tan, in coordination with Manila Police District Station 3 (MPD PS3) led by Capt. Ferdie Cayabyab, conducted regular...
