Angry at your electricity bill? Good. That’s the first spark of consumer revolt. If the “power of choice” remains stuck in regulatory traffic, consumers need to unlock their own options: solar on their rooftops or collective purchasing via the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to knock down...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) suspended trading of Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) on July 13, after a share buyout by the founding Gokongwei family squeezed the company’s public ownership to a fraction of a percent, effectively trapping remaining minority shareholders. The trading...
Enrique K. Razon Jr.-led Manila Water Co. Inc. has transitioned more of its facilities under the expanded retail aggregation program (RAP) as part of its efforts to secure more stable and sustainable energy sources for its operations. In a statement on Monday, July 13, Manila Water energy director...
Filipino homes are known for their maximalist designs. When you enter, you’re greeted with lived-in spaces that reflect the personality and history of the people living in them. Every corner is filled with pieces of eye-catching furniture and decor, often passed down from older generations. Even...
Premium grocery retailer The Marketplace officially opened its newest store on June 26, 2026, marking another milestone in its continued expansion across key lifestyle and residential destinations in the Philippines. The new branch is located on the second floor of Molito Lifestyle Center, Madrigal...
Retail electricity supplier Rockport Power Inc. is expanding its operations through new partnerships with major distribution utilities and electric cooperatives to help commercial and industrial consumers manage their power costs. In a statement, Rockport Power said the company has secured...
Electricity consumers are set to break away from traditional utility monopolies next week, as regulators lower the threshold for market contestability to let households and small businesses choose their own power suppliers. Starting June 26, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will reduce the...
Sy-led conglomerate SM Investments Corp. has assured its customers and stakeholders of its continued commitment to maintaining rigorous data privacy standards as a core component of corporate governance. The conglomerate highlighted that its subsidiary, SM Retail, received the NPC Seal of...
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc.(MRSGI), the Gaisano-led retail chain, expanded its footprint in Eastern Visayas with the launch of a new multi-format branch in Biliran province, part of its strategy to capture consumer demand outside the country’s major urban centers. The newly opened Metro Naval...
The Quezon City government, through the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) in partnership with SHAPE Asia, is advancing efforts to promote healthier food environments through a workshop with retail stakeholders in support of a proposed Healthy Food Retail Ordinance. SHAPE Asia is a regional...
MPower, the retail electricity arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has partnered with Calamba Medical Center (CMC) to support the healthcare institution’s growing energy requirements through a reliable and flexible electricity supply. In a statement on Tuesday, May 26, MPower said the...
Metro Manila’s retail sector is posting a measured post-pandemic recovery as mall vacancies continue to decline, although rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten to dampen consumer spending and delay a full rebound in the industry, according to property consultancy Colliers...
