Several Chinese companies have been shortlisted by SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) Group for soon-to-be awarded contracts on the supply of photovoltaic (PV) modules and energy storage systems (ESS) for the $4.0 billion Terra solar project, an expansive...
London-headquartered private equity firm Actis is injecting colossal investment of $600 million (approximately P34 billion) for its 40 percent equity acquisition in the $4 billion Terra Solar project being advanced to commercial fruition by SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) of the Manila Electric...
Illustration from Freepik In a corner of a classroom, a young student finds himself looking through a bookshelf. He has already read most of what it has to offer. Bored of going over the recommended readings for his age again, the student starts to look into titles meant for older pupils. Classics...
L-Squared Productions has started to drop teasers for V1BE Manila, touted as the “grandest hip-pop experience” of the year. The company is live events producer and promoter of the Rakrakan Festival and recently concluded fancons of K-pop stars WheeIn (Mamamoo), Lucas (former NCT...
There will be an additional step for those applying for the US visa. The US Embassy in Manila is now requiring applicants to process their biometrics not in the US Embassy anymore, but in another location. Starting September 28, immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants seeking interview...
Tara, Korea na! South Korea’s vibrant tourism and culture will be in the spotlight as the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila Office is set to hold the Korea Travel Fiesta 2024. The event, to be held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the...
Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company is gaining a firmer control over SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) by raising its interest to 50.5 percent with the acquisition of an additional stake worth P7.5 billion from its founder Leandro Leviste. Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen) is buying another...
Manila Water reported on Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, that La Mesa Dam had breached its spilling level due to recent rainfall, warning of possible flooding in nearby communities. In an advisory, the East Zone concessionaire announced that La Mesa Dam in Quezon City is at full capacity and has...
China said on Tuesday, Sept. 3, that it is Japan that is causing trouble in the South China Sea as it defends the Philippines’ fight for sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea. The Chinese Embassy in Manila made another tirade against its Japanese counterpart—this time questioning...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is currently studying a policy for the repurposing of diesel-fired power plants by integrating biofuel blend of as much as 55% (or B55) by volume, according to Energy Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella. “We’re developing a strategy for B55 to enable the...
Senator Raffy Tulfo met with various heads of government agencies online amid the Senate work suspension to ensure public safety amid the inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Enteng on Monday, September 2. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Services immediately warned the...
Malacañang has suspended classes at all levels and government work in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Calabrzon on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, due to the ongoing rains caused by Tropical Storm Enteng, the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) announced on Monday evening. The suspension...
