Debt-watcher S&P Global Ratings said the expansion of Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) scale and market position in power generation will enhance its business as an integrated power utility. In a statement, S&P Global Ratings said it affirmed Meralco’s ‘BBB’ rating and revised its outlook to...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rolled out its “Libreng Sakay” program to assist commuters who were stranded across the National Capital Region (NCR) due to severe flooding triggered by Tropical Storm “Crising” and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat). “Dahil po sa ulang dala ng...
Power distributor Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported on Tuesday, July 22, that most power outages in Luzon continue to affect customers due to widespread flooding caused by the Southwest monsoon or “habagat.”
As of 10:00 a.m., approximately 118,000 Meralco customers in Metro Manila,...
Photos by JL Abrina "Compendium" is defined as a concise but comprehensive summary or collection. Creating one is a herculean task—one that requires to step into other’s shoes, discover their lives, uncover secrets, and celebrate their legacy. That is aptly used in the Manila Bulletin’s...
The power generation unit of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is constructing its second battery energy storage system (BESS) in the country. In a statement on Monday, July 22, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) said it will develop a 49-megawatt (MW) stand-alone battery energy storage system (BESS) in...
East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc. has reported that the La Mesa Dam began spilling amid continuous rains caused by the southwest monsoon. Manila Water said the dam started releasing water at 2:52 p.m. after its water level reached 80.15 meters, surpassing its normal operating level...
With intense weather disturbances persisting, energy stakeholders have assured continued monitoring and assessment of facilities in response to the recent effects of the southwest monsoon and Severe Tropical Storm “Crising”. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said on...
The Malabon City government has activated its full disaster response system under “Blue Alert” status to ensure immediate operations for affected communities amid heavy rains and flooding brought about by the southwest monsoon. The Malabon Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO)...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a heavy rainfall warning on Saturday, July 19, as the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to bring intense rains across several areas. Released at 8:30 p.m., the warning placed various locations under...
Citi Philippines received three awards from the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines) inaugural Corporate Social Impact (CSI) Awards. AmCham Philippines launched the awards last May in partnership with the United States Embassy in the Philippines, highlighting...
Making way for the construction of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) Metro Manila Subway Project, Razon-led East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. announced it has successfully relocated its key pipeline in Quezon City during the first half of 2025. In a statement on Friday, July...
While the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” remains the main source of rain from July to September, scientists say the “indirect” effect of distant tropical cyclones accounts for about a third of total rainfall during this season. Researchers from Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU); Manila...
