The reinstatement of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chair Monalisa Dimalanta — after she had served partially a six-month preventive suspension ordered by the Office of the Ombudsman — provides an opportunity to reassess the current state of affairs in the governance of the electric...
With the growth in sales of the distribution utility (DU) during the first nine months of 2024, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) expects that its total number of customers will reach eight million by next month. During a media briefing, Meralco reported that its total customer count reached...
Thousands of cemetery-goers, both residents and non-residents, flocked to the cemeteries in Angono, Rizal, on November 2, All Souls Day. Mayor Jeri Mae Calderon said the three cemeteries in the Art Capital of the Country-Angono Public Cemetery, Saint Clement Catholic Cemetery, and Sympathy Memorial...
The observance of All Saints' Day in the province went on without any major incidents according to the police. Except for experiencing delays in reaching the cemeteries because of the traffic, cemeterygoers observed November 1 as a normal All Saints' Day in most parts of the province. The usual...
Today, Nov. 2, is All Souls Day, the day for paying respects to our departed ones, a custom that Filipinos have always practiced beginning Nov. 1, which is All Saints Day. A popular commentary on this custom is that many consider their dearly departed relatives as “saints” for...
Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte on Friday, November 1 urged fellow lawmakers to expedite the passage of the measure that would expand the list of basic goods and commodities to be covered by the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) prize freeze during natural...
The iconic "higantes" (giants) of Angono, Rizal danced along the streets to kick off this year's Higantes and Arts Festival. Some giant mascot like characters, locally known as 'higantes' (giants) of Angono, Rizal, dance along the streets to signal the start of the month-long events for the...
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria proudly hosted "Say Yes: An Exclusive Wedding Fair" on Saturday, Oct. 26, attracting nearly 200 guests, including couples, event industry partners, media partners, and content creators. This event aimed to re-establish Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria as the ideal...
Manila Bulletin has been a staunch advocate of sustainability since the first MB Sustainability Forum in 2022. The forum promotes conversations about sustainability and serves as a platform to raise awareness about it. Last year, the two-day event called for urgency in addressing...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is expecting an official decision from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) regarding the first three-year refund and approval for the next regulatory period. In a briefing on Monday, Oct. 28, Meralco Senior Vice President Jose Ronald Valles estimated a P16...
Manila Bulletin Business Development Manager Jordan Tan, RLC Residences Vice President and Head of Business Development and Design Stephanie Anne Go, RLC Residences Head of Marketing and Chief Integration Officer Karen Cesario, RLC Residences Media and CRM Head Ann Beatriz Bansil, and MB...
Manny V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported an increase in its consolidated core net income (CCNI), fueled by higher sales volumes and improved yields in its distribution, generation, and retail electricity supply businesses. In a briefing on Monday, Oct. 28, Meralco said...
