The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has outlined 11 regulatory priorities for the first semester of 2025, with a focus on issues related to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Manila Electric Company (Meralco). In a briefing, ERC Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta said the...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced scheduled power maintenance in several cities, municipalities, and provinces across Luzon. Starting Wednesday, January 8, Balara, Quezon City, and Mendez-Nuñez, Indang, Cavite, will experience the first round of maintenance. This is due to pole...
As the MB Sustainability Forum Project Head, it was not lost on me that I had not yet made the shift to electric or hybrid to embark on a greener lifestyle. To be perfectly honest, the ‘pause’ was for reasons beyond having to prioritize my living expenses, as there was a nagging reservation...
Ayala Corporation’s electric vehicle charging app and network has just been acquired by ACMobility. Originally a product of Globe Telecom’s venture builder and tech innovation arm, 917Ventures, Evro has now found a new home in Ayala Corporation’s mobility subsidiary, ACMobility....
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted key amendments to its resolution governing the rate-setting process for privately-owned electricity distributors to ensure the timely reset of rates, beginning with Manila Electric Company (Meralco). In a statement, the ERC Chairperson and...
Former Ilocos Sur governor and senatorial aspirant Chavit Singson led the launch of e-jeepneys on Saturday, Dec. 28, in Pasig City with the aim of addressing the country’s “urban mobility” woes. Senatorial candidate and LCS Group Chairman Chavit Singson leads the launch of the LCS...
Following a year of foundational work and formation of its network of partners, automotive brands Omoda and Jaecoo will start selling their first models in Metro Manila and Cebu dealerships. The lineup will be led by two models, the Omoda C5 and E5. Omoda C5 The Omoda C5 is a sleek crossover with a...
Manny V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has forecasted potential growth in its consolidated sales volume this year, citing expansion in the residential and commercial sectors. Ferdinand Geluz, Meralco senior vice president and chief revenue officer, said this year's increase in...
Toyota has officially announced the launch of a plug-in hybrid version of its popular Alphard luxury minivan, scheduled to arrive in Japanese showrooms on January 31, 2025. The Alphard, already a favorite in the Philippines' luxury MPV segment, is now taking a bigger step toward electrification,...
Valenzuela City police cars are patrolling without producing emissions thanks to new electric vehicle patrol cars from BYD. BYD Cars Philippines, in collaboration with ACMobility, signed a contract with the city to provide 41 BYD Dolphin electric vehicles (EVs). These units, to be supplied by...
Former Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Chairman, Carlos Ghosn. The potential merger of two Japanese automaker giants, Nissan and Honda, amid the former’s financial woes continues to be a much-discussed topic. The implications of such a deal may radically alter not just the Japanese auto...
Honda and Nissan executives during the signing of their memorandum of understanding for joint development of software-defined vehicles in August this year. Embattled carmaker, Nissan, is exploring options to turn its fortunes around amid current financial struggles. One of those options is a...
