The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has granted provisional approval to two Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) between Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and the renewable energy units of ACEN and San Miguel Corporation. Meralco and ACEN-led Gigasol 3, Inc. will soon implement their PSA following the...
V1BE Manila lived up to its promise of being the “Grandest ‘Hip-Pop’ Experience” of the year as it brought together powerhouse artists in one night of an unforgettable concert. Last Dec. 3, the SM Mall of Asia Arena was packed with fans for V1BE Manila, which was headlined by Akon...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) have partnered to modernize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with sustainable and reliable energy solutions. In a statement on Monday, Dec. 9, Meralco said the partnership aims to address NAIA's persistent power issues and...
FSL for Inclusive PH (FSL4IPH), a non-profit student organization from the British School Manila (BSM) in Taguig, partnered with Hearlife-Verein for a series of events to promote Deaf inclusion and Filipino Sign Language (FSL). The three events were an FSL learning exhibit at BSM, an...
Marching bands led by baton twirling majorettes, the parade of floats, and a concert of brass bands marked the eve of the feast of the Immaculate Conception in Antipolo City on Saturday, Dec. 7. The sidewalks along major streets near the Antipolo Cathedral were filled with people as they watched...
​China's embassy in Manila has said that it is firmly opposing and condemning United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson's supposed accusation that Beijing unlawfully used water cannons to attack Philippine vessels in Scarborough Shoal. The embassy alleged that Carlson...
Every December, the Philippines observes National Volunteer Month (NVM), a time to honor the selfless contributions of individuals and groups who dedicate their time and effort to uplift communities. Volunteering embodies the bayanihan spirit — a cornerstone of Filipino culture...
The US Embassy in Manila said Friday, Dec. 6, that it is coordinating with Philippine authorities amid the possible death of American vlogger who was kidnapped south of the country. The embassy said it is aware of reports that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has presumed that Elliot Eastman...
Tiger Resort Asia Limited (TRAL) has divested its majority stake in publicly-listed Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG), dashing hopes for the backdoor listing and follow-on offering of integrated resort Okada Manila. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), ABG stated, “We...
Flag carrier Air Canada is expanding its Southeast Asian operations with the addition of Manila into its direct flights from Vancouver beginning next year. In a statement late Thursday, Air Canada said it would operate three flights weekly between Vancouver and Manila beginning April 2, 2025, and...
MJC Investments Corporation (MJIC), owner and operator of the Winford Leisure and Entertainment Complex and Winford Hotel and Casino, plans to wipe out its P2.28-billion capital deficit by next year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its 18 participating stockholders...
The cultural traditions, enriched by the innate artistry and craftsmanship of its people that are still being practiced in Cainta, Rizal, live on in the Sumbingtik Festival 2024. The town government’s holding of the annual grand float parade which is part of the Sumbingtik Festival 2024, coined...
