Jaecoo is about to expand its lineup with an SUV that combines the best traits of internal combustion engines (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV). The Jaecoo J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) is set to launch very soon, offering customers an exceptional balance of exhilarating performance and remarkable...
Keen to advance nuclear energy development, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is set to receive funding support from the United States (US) government nearly three years after it first sought assistance to explore the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs). On the sidelines...
BYD’s Ocean Series (the Dolphin, Seal, and now Sealion) leans on marine names to link new energy vehicles with the image of a cleaner planet. We were made to ponder that connection over a multi-province drive that would stitch the dream of a cleaner environment to the realities of the...
To strengthen its electricity services and support upcoming infrastructure projects, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced the completion of nine major projects in the second quarter of the year. In a statement, Meralco said these capital expenditure (capex) projects, worth around ₱1.09...
Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 12, an increase in electricity rates this month, primarily due to higher pass-through charges and a weakened local currency. According to Meralco, the overall rate for a typical household is now ₱13.2703 per kilowatt per...
Ford Philippines marks its official entry into the electrified vehicle space with the launch of its two new models, the Territory Hybrid, and the fully electric Mach-E both on the same day. We’ve covered the Territory Hybrid in a prior story. Ford’s second vehicle is its entry to the...
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) is asserting that the extension of its power purchase agreement (PPA) with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for the 1,100-megawatt Santa Rita power plant is valid and essential for energy security. While the proposal still awaits approval from the Energy Regulatory...
Despite the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) promise of rate reductions, it seems the only thing “cutting” is the consumer’s wallet, as electric bills continue their relentless upward climb. Realistically, rate reduction is a battle consumers can’t seem to win. It’s like a...
BMW Philippines has officially launched the all-new BMW M5 and M5 Touring, both sporting an electrified drivetrain, making this the first time an M5 model is offered locally with a hybrid powertrain. These two models are the seventh-generation M5 sedan and the third-generation M5 Touring,...
Following recent comparisons by a rural power group and the National Electrification Administration (NEA), the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has defended its electricity rates, stating the utility aims to balance affordability with long-term power reliability. In a statement on Friday, Aug. 8, the...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) reported a 20 percent increase in net income for the first half of 2025, driven by improved financial and operational performance and strong contributions from its energy, water, and hospital businesses. During a financial briefing,...
EV owners will now be able to find Shell EV Recharge stations in their Evro app. Evro, the country’s first brand-agnostic e-Mobility Service Provider (eMSP), has officially partnered with Shell Pilipinas Corporation (Shell) to integrate Shell stations into their network. This marks the first...
