The streaking Barangay Ginebra looks to crash the party and forge a three-way tie at the top spot when it clashes against archrival Meralco in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, May 1. Riding the crest of a hot five-game win streak, the Kings are aiming...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has been asked to implement a staggered increase on electricity bills to prevent consumers suffer from “bill shock.” Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) Committee,...
Don Trollano presided over a big second half assault as San Miguel turned back Meralco, 103-92, to put its playoff bid back on track in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Tuesday, April 28. Back in the pink of health after missing the last few games due to an...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should conduct a thorough review of Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) collection practices and actual electricity rates for the benefit of power consumers, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday, April 28. Hontiveros made the call in light of the ongoing...
Meralco announced scheduled power interruptions in parts of Bulacan from April 28 to 30 due to maintenance works, affecting areas in Bocaue, Marilao, and Balagtas. These are the affected areas: April 30 – May 1, 2026 - Bulacan (Meycauayan City) From 11:00 p.m. (Thursday, April 30) to 4:00 a.m....
The Department of Energy (DOE) expects a stable power supply through May even as the Luzon grid recently teetered on the edge of a shortage, provided the nation’s aging thermal power plants remain operational during the peak of the dry season. Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said on Monday,...
San Miguel and Meralco look to put their playoff bids back on track when they lock horns in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Tuesday, April 28. The Bolts and the Beermen figure in a marquee duel at 7:30 p.m. with both squads looking to pick themselves up after...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers will receive a reprieve on their electricity bills starting next month after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered the utility to accelerate the multibillion-peso refund to insulate households from global energy volatility. In a statement on...
Authorities reminded the public that illegal electrical tapping is strictly prohibited, following the arrest of a man caught illegally connecting to Meralco service lines in Makati City on Tuesday, April 21. The Makati City Police Station arrested the man, identified as “Aries,” at the corner...
Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. is locking in long-term renewable energy (RE) contracts for its data center operations, moves intended to insulate the company from volatile power costs while meeting the intensifying electricity demands of the digital economy. The telecommunications giant said its...
A sibling rivalry is brewing on Friday, April 17 as sister teams NLEX and Meralco dispute the solo second spot in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup standings on Friday, April 17, at the Ynares Center in Montalban. In a deadlock with identical 5-1 records, both the Bolts and the Road Warriors...
Two individuals, including a homeowner, face criminal charges over a viral video showing the unauthorized and forcible removal of an electric meter from a house in a subdivision in Rodriguez, Rizal. The video, which circulated online and reportedly occurred on April 8, showed a man removing a...
