Razon-led Manila Water Co. and newly entered retail electricity supplier PrimeRES Energy Corporation switched on their first retail aggregation program (RAP) for 10 water facilities. In a switch-on ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 27, Manila Water President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jocot de Dios...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila said that around 100 Chinese nationals were “repatriated” to China by the Philippines for their involvement in offshore gambling facilities amid the continuous crackdown on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facilities and workers. Philippine and...
Former Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso Former Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso vowed to bring back cleanliness and stability in the city through his proactive tax amnesty program and efficient garbage collection scheme. Domagoso made the pledge in a speech before...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported that the emergency power supply agreement (EPSA), which secures backup electricity for potential supply interruptions, is set to conclude in 2026. In a briefing, Jose Ronald Valles, Meralco senior vice president and head of...
In 1995, Republic Act No. 7941, or the Party-list System Act, was enacted with the noble intention of giving marginalized and underrepresented sectors of society a stronger voice in Congress. It was meant to ensure that those on the fringes—such as farmers, laborers, women, indigenous...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. reported an overall growth in its consolidated net income in 2024 by nearly 87 percent. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 24, Manila Water said last year's net’s income stood at ₱10.5 billion, driven by its concession performance, contribution from its Non-East Zone...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported a 22 percent increase in consolidated core net income (CCNI) for 2024. In a briefing on Monday, Feb. 24, Meralco said its CCNI rose to ₱45.1 billion from ₱37.11 billion in the previous year. According to Meralco, last year’s growth was driven by the...
P-pop group BILIB and Filipino-American solo artist Zela performed at Waterbomb Manila, South Korea’s water music festival which made its debut in the country. BILIB and Zela, both under AQ Prime Music, were the first performers on the second day of Waterbomb Manila held on Feb. 23 at the...
Leisure developer and gaming firm Belle Corporation reported an almost flat consolidated net income in 2024 amounting to ₱2.43 billion from the ₱2.42 billion it earned in 2023. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its consolidated recurring net income grew seven...
(L-R) Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss and OCD Administrator, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno at the OCD Building in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. (Photo: OCD) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Saturday, Feb. 21, that it has partnered with Israel to discuss how the government...
President Marcos has ordered new Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon to make life easier for the commuters by expediting the implementation of several public transportation projects in the country such as railways and subway. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
The United States said it stands with the Philippines in condemning China for its Navy plane's "unsafe and irresponsible actions" against a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) aircraft over Bajo de Masinloc. A People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) helicopter flies over Bajo de Masinloc...
