Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has completed a new switching station in Laguna to support the growing renewable energy capacity in the region. In a statement, Meralco said the Milagrosa 115-kilovolt Switching Station, located in Carmelray Industrial Park II in Calamba,...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and South Korea’s Samsung C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction (Samsung C&T) Group have joined forces to promote the adoption of nuclear energy in the country. In a statement, Meralco said that the memorandum of understanding (MOU)...
Are fully electric vehicles the more practical way to go? VinFast launched the VF3 electric mini-SUV in the Philippines on September 17, marketing it as a budget-friendly vehicle with lower operating costs compared to A-segment cars and some two-wheeled vehicles. However, these claims are based...
Kuala Lumpur — AboitizPower Distribution Utilities is considering acquiring Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) to help provide consumers with affordable power. According to its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Anton Perdices, while the company is looking forward to buying Nordeco, many...
As a company that continues to strive to make a difference in society, Honda is modifying its tagline to a new global brand slogan, which is now “The Power of Dreams - How We Move You.” This reflects Honda’s mission of continuously making solutions that offer people the joy and freedom of...
JAC Philippines is expanding its lineup of models with the addition of its first electric vehicle, the Ytterby. First previewed at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show, the all-new Ytterby is a result of JAC’s “Bubble Aesthetics Design” philosophy. Large LED headlights with circular...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has signed a deal with the South Korean firm Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd. to develop low-carbon energy projects in the Philippines. In a statement, Meralco announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Doosan to collaborate and explore...
Power utility firm Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced a potential reduction in consumers’ electricity bills for October. Joe Zaldarriaga, Meralco head of corporate communications, explained that the expected price cuts may be attributed to lower charges in the wholesale electricity...
Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson formalized his bid for a Senate seat Monday, Oct. 7 after he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) at The Tent City of Manila Hotel. But this early, Singsong said he would pursue his advocacies--which center on the transport and financial...
The province of Catanduanes will experience rotational brownouts starting Saturday, Oct. 5, as the National Power Corporation (NPC) has postponed subsidy billings, according to Sunwest Water and Electric Co. (SUWECO). SUWECO reported a scaled-down operation due to NPC’s delayed payments for...
Honda continues its commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2050 with the unveiling of its lineup of electrification projects in the Philippines. Honda companies in the Philippines got together to unveil their new electrified products and their unified campaign to towards reduced carbon...
BYD has declared that it is the world's #1 manufacturer and seller of EVs, and it is not lying. It has beaten Telsa in EV production since last year but recently gave up the sales top spot back to the American EV maker after poor sales in the first quarter of 2024. I have seen quite a few BYDs in...
