The Manila Hotel, a timeless symbol of the country’s hospitality and cultural heritage, was named "Best Heritage Hotel" at the Tatler Best Philippines 2025 awards on March 17. This honor reaffirms its legacy as the Grand Dame of Manila, a title it has upheld for decades. Accepting the award is...
MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), through its subsidiary unit SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), announced that Singapore-based Actis Rubyred Pte. Ltd. has closed its investment stake in Terra Solar Philippines Inc. In a statement on Monday, March 17, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) reported that...
SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC), a solar power producer controlled by Manila Electric Company (Meralco) through Meralco Power Gen Corporation (MGen), looking at developing another massive solar farm in Southern Luzon. In an interview, Meralco Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said SPNEC is putting up...
(Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard / Coast Guard Station Manila) Authorities have confiscated P16.9 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes during an inspection in Manila on Friday, March 14. Joint teams from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau...
Be careful what you post on the internet because it may land you in jail. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) issued the warning on Friday, March 14, after it launched an investigation on a vlogger who made a “content” video urging Metro Manila residents to prepare for an...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to refund nearly ₱20 billion to its customers within a three-year period. In a notice posted on Thursday, March 13, the ERC announced that Meralco is set to refund a total of ₱19.95 billion, which are costs from...
This March, The Manila Hotel invites guests to embark on a culinary journey featuring the Alimango Festival, refreshing summer delights, and exquisite seasonal offerings. Alimango Festival at Café Ilang-Ilang The Manila Hotel presents the Alimango Festival, a celebration of the rich and succulent...
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) announced an increase in consumer water bills for East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. In a briefing on Thursday, March 13, MWSS Chief Regulator Patrick Ty reported that Manila Water consumers will experience a slight increase in their...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, March 13 called on airport officials to ensure they have sufficient and reliable back up power supply to avoid any disruptions at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Gatchalian made the call following after another set of power outages...
The heat index in three areas may reach the “danger” level on Thursday, March 13, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) Based on PAGASA's two-day forecast as of 5 p.m. on March 12, Dagupan City...
Ahead of its scheduled completion, MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), the renewable energy (RE) unit of Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), announced the activation of its solar power plant in Isabela. In a statement on Wednesday, March 11, MGen said the 52.8-megawatt (MW) MGreen Cordon Solar...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced that residents will see a ₱0.2639 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in this month’s billing. In a statement on Tuesday, March 11, Meralco reported that the overall rate for a typical household would be raised from ₱12.0262/kWh to ₱12.2901/kWh....
