The jurisdiction of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on resolving contractual disputes involving retail electricity suppliers (RES) has been affirmed in a ruling rendered by the Court of Appeals (CA), including its power to issue cease and desist orders. The decision of the 11th division of...
(Unsplash) A House deputy minority leader is wondering why the Manila Electric Company (Meralco)--with its sheer size and economies of scale--can't offer low power rates the way small electric cooperatives can. “The economies of scale normally lead...
Razon-led Manila Water Co., Inc. said it is committed to promote responsible energy use and sustainability through its Boracay island unit, extending its impact beyond clean water delivery. In a statement, Adrian Bryan Magallanes, Boracay Island Water Co., Inc., general manager, said that the...
President Marcos has appointed airport operations expert Eric Jose Castro Ines as Acting General Manager and Member of the Board of Directors of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA). File photo The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) confirmed this on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 21,...
Entering the Philippine market with a burst of flavor is the Taiwan Pork initiative, featuring its premium pork products. This endeavor is supported by the Taiwan Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI) of Taiwan. The initiative not only aims to bring high-quality...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday, Dec. 20, denied that China is tapping and funding some Filipinos to cause internal trouble in the country. In a statement, the embassy said the allegation that China is engaged in such activity to supposedly “destabilize the Philippines is...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. has secured a term loan facility from the state-lender Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) to support its capital expenditures (CAPEX). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Dec. 20, Manila Water said the utility signed a P7 billion loan...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be issuing amended terms of reference (TOR) for its competitive selection process (CSP) on the targeted 1,800-megawatt capacity procurement that is scheduled for tenders-submission on December 27 this year. In a briefing with reporters,...
It’s among the most distinctly Filipino handwoven textiles and yet piña remains a canvas brimming with possibilities. A departure from the more common use of cotton and abaca in traditional Filipino clothing, the use of pineapple leaf fibers results in a sheer fabric with an elegant sheen,...
CARDIO IS KEY Running on the treadmil makes for a great mode of exercise to lose weight Technogym has opened its brand-new space in Manila. Located at Twenty-Five Seven Mckinley Building 25th Street, in the heart of the city, the space. spread across over 160 square meters, has been designed to...
It’s Christmas season yet again! With that comes the yearly barrage of holiday films flooding our streaming services and TV channels. As fun as it is to go through the yearly tradition of watching the same old Christmas classics, some of you are probably starting to grow tired of seeing A Charlie...
Barely a week before Christmas, the art of selecting gifts becomes laden with pressure. After all, it’s already crunch time and finding the perfect gift for the woman in your life can feel like a stressful process if you don’t know where to begin. But fret not as we’ll be listing the best...
