Ecooter, a new electric scooter brand, cuts the ribbon to its new home along EDSA in Project 7, Quezon City. The opening of its first flagship store shows Ecooter’s ambition to set the standard for electric motorcycles in the country. The flagship store showcases a large display area, with...
The entry of multinational automotive firm Tesla into the Philippines is a step forward to the country's long-term goal towards an environmentally-friendly transportation system, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand “Bongbong“ R. Marcos Jr. leads the launching of Tesla Center Philippines...
Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with BYD, the world’s foremost new energy vehicle manufacturer, to introduce up to 50,000 BYD electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet across the region. This initiative aims to address growing concerns about fuel...
Senator Joel Villanueva is looking to have at least a second reading approval of Meralco’s franchise renewal before the Senate takes a break on Feb. 8. "Hopefully, I'm looking at before the break, mapasa naman ito (we can pass this) at least on second reading," he said on Thursday, Feb. 16,...
Electric cooperatives (ECs) seeking exemption from local taxes, fees, and charges imposed by their local government units (LGUs) must meet performance standards set by the National Electrification Administration (NEA). According to the NEA, to qualify for the exemption, ECs will be evaluated on...
Over 20 industry groups have expressed support for renewing Meralco’s franchise as the Senate deliberates on the proposed legislative measure. Senate Bill No. 2824 authored by Senator Joel Villanueva, seeks to grant Meralco a fresh 25-year authority to operate. In his sponsorship speech, the...
Not surprisingly, Volvo’s newest, fully-electric model, the EX30, has garnered a maximum Five-Star Rating in the latest round of safety testing conducted by The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). The Euro NCAP is a leading independent car safety assessment program in Europe that...
Consumers will have a slight reprieve on their electricity bills in the new year as the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a rate decrease of P0.2189 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This brings the overall rate for a typical household to P11.7428 per kWh, down from P11.9617 per kWh last month....
Toyota Philippines has updated the Corolla Altis for 2025. For this model year, it comes with enhanced design, advanced technology, and an upgraded hybrid system. Although the unveiling lacked the typical fanfare associated with new model releases, the arrival of the latest updated Altis was...
There’s been a lot debate as to whether one should make the shift to electric-powered vehicles. While the hesitation among many buyers is valid, the reasons against making the shift are steadily dwindling. And if you are already considering to make the shift, easily one of the most interesting...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) customers can breathe a sigh of relief as the power retailer forecasted lower electricity rates for January, citing improved supply conditions and lower generation costs. Joe Zaldarriaga, Meralco’s Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications, said on...
Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) subsidiary, MSpectrum, Inc., has switched on a new solar rooftop facility for General Trias Water Corp. (GTWC) that will power a water pump in Cavite. Valued at P2.5 million, MSpectrum said the 33 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar facility is designed to generate 45,350...
