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...
Some of Metro Manila mayors showed their support for Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate during the alliance's kickoff campaign rally in Pasay City on Tuesday, Feb. 18. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. raises the arms of the 12 senatorial bets under the Alyansa Para sa Bagong...
Mayor Abby Binay Makati City Mayor and senatorial aspirant Abby Binay on Tuesday, Feb. 18, is confident that her party, the administration's Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, will perform strongly in Metro Manila in the midterm elections in May. Binay, in a press conference, said that the party...
The recent promulgation of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 12009, known as the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), marks a pivotal advancement in the ongoing battle against entrenched corruption. Building upon the foundations laid by the Government Procurement...
From left, first row: Vice President and Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Jeffrey O. Tarayao; Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Edgardo V. Carasig; First Vice President and Head of Networks, Froilan J. Savet; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer,...
ANIMAL WELFARE CHAMPIONS. Meralco Head of Advocacy Communications Management, Michelle Caguioa (right), accepted the prestigious Platinum Paw Award from PAWS Executive Director, Atty. Anna Cabrera (left), during PAWS’ Annual Thanksgiving Gathering where Meralco’s exceptional efforts in...
For Tajara Leisure and Hospitality Group President and CEO Cyndy Jarabata, it is high time for more luxury brands to enter the real estate sector in the country to attract foreign market. She also discussed the importance of brands for luxury residences, buyer’s profile and their motivation to...
