Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has partnered with state-owned French electric utility firm Electricité de France SA (EDF) to explore the viability of nuclear energy in the Philippines. In a statement, Meralco said that it has entered into a two-year memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with EDF that...
Chinese brand Jaecoo is set to introduce its latest model, the J7 SHS. The vehicle, powered by the company’s proprietary Super Hybrid System (SHS), was previewed at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), with exclusive test drives scheduled for April 11 to 13 at the World Trade Center in...
Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has announced a new model in their catalog as they showcase the VF6 electric SUV at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025. Designed for urban lifestyles, this all-electric crossover brings modern design, practical features, and competitive range figures,...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has affirmed its notice of disallowance (ND) on the P4 million paid by the province of Iloilo for "excessive" electricity consumption from December 2009 to April 2010. However, the COA granted the petitions of two provincial officials to exdlude them from liability in...
Consumers should brace themselves for another increase in their electricity bills this month, as Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced a power rate hike for April. In a statement on Friday, April 11, Meralco reported a ₱0.7226 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in its...
BYD wants to offer car buyers a glimpse into what it’s like to drive and own an electrified vehicle. To do that, it is bringing its Tech Tour to the Manila International Auto Show happening at the World Trade Center in Pasay City this weekend. The BYD Tech Tour is a showcase aimed to familiarize...
Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, is bringing its cars and innovative sustainability technologies closer to customers with The Kia Movement. Its latest leg takes The Kia Movement to the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from April 10 to...
BYD Cars Philippines, the passenger vehicle division of ACMobility under the Ayala Group, is set to officially launch the all-new BYD eMAX 7 at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). The eMAX 7 is positioned as the country’s first fully electric three-row MPV in its class, and is now...
A newcomer to the Philippine market, Aito is set to make its impact felt at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025 with the introduction of its flagship electric SUV, the M9. This full-size luxury vehicle, developed in collaboration with Huawei and Seres, combines advanced technology with...
Visitors to the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025 will have the chance to win a compact electric vehicle, as QSJ Motors Phils., Inc. is offering a 2025 Bestune Pony Mini EV through a giveaway at the Bestune booth. The auto show takes place from April 10 to 13 at the World Trade Center in...
BAIC will showcase two of its latest SUVs at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), offering a look at both its off-road and electrification capabilities. Making their local debut are the all-new B40 Trailmaster and the extended-range electric B60e rEV. B40 Trailmaster The B40 Trailmaster,...
Discerning luxury car buyers will have even more models to choose from soon. EVOxTerra, the distributor of Hongqi luxury vehicles in the Philippines, is set to introduce two more. Expanding their luxury vehicle lineup are two next-generation electric vehicles: the Hongqi EH7 all-electric sedan and...
