I approached the Corolla Cross 1.8 G HEV expecting a routine and uneventful week. On paper it looked like a sensible hybrid crossover with modest numbers and a familiar Toyota formula. I thought it would simply get me from point A to point B without much to remember. Instead, it revealed itself as...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) is expanding its solar power portfolio beyond Luzon and is also exploring a potential entry into waste-to-energy (WTE) development. MGen President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Rubio said in an interview last week that its partnership with Saudi Arabian firm...
Shenzhen is quiet. Not in the way you 'd expect from a city of around 18 million people. The streets hum with activity, but there 's something missing. It took me a few hours to realize what it was: engine noise. When nearly every vehicle on the road runs on electricity, the absence of...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the generation arm of Manila Electric Co., is strengthening its presence in Singapore, as it is set to finalize financing this week for its 670-megawatt (MW) gas plant on Jurong Island. In an interview, MGen President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio said that the combined...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) projects an increase in its capital expenditure (capex) next year to expand infrastructure, upgrade systems, and roll out its advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco executive vice president and chief operating...
Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) sustained its strong growth momentum in the first nine months of 2025, with consolidated core net income rising 14 percent to ₱23.6 billion from ₱20.8 billion for the same period last year. The firm said improved financial and operational...
United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) showcased its range of electric and hybrid vehicles at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), demonstrating how the group’s brands are adapting to the country’s transition toward cleaner transport. Held from October 23 to 25, 2025, at the...
The Carnival probably isn’t top-of-mind (yet) when your mind is shuffling through luxury minivan choices. But this latest iteration deserves a long, hard look, especially with its hybrid powertrain and eye-popping price. Speaking of looks, its SUV-ish shape could be why buyers mistake it for...
Luxury auto brand Hongqi, welcomes actress and former Binibining Pilipinas International, Alice Dixson, as its newest ambassador. Hongqi, like Alice Dixson, has perfected its style through the years; and as such, the brand has consistently delivered powerful vehicles that bring premium experiences....
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co., (Meralco) is facing a possible delay in its small modular reactor(SMR) exploration as the Philippines prepares for initial nuclear developments. Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer, said the delay stems from...
After years of enduring brownouts stretching two to three hours on an oft-repeated cycle, consumers within the service domain of Batangas Electric Cooperative 2 (BATELEC 2) are no longer just frustrated; they’re demanding real and lasting change in how their electricity is delivered. But there...
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) will offer customers its first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the all-new bZ4X, officially launching in December. Reservations start today. The arrival of its first fully-electric vehicle is part of the brand 's multi-pathway approach toward mobility....
