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...
Israel has assured the safety of foreign civilians, including of Filipinos, there and in other parts of the Middle East as Tel Aviv continues to fight threats from rebel groups Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthi as well as from Iran, which are now spiraling into a regional tension. Israeli Ambassador to...
East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. has announced that three of its key facilities will integrate solar power systems to minimize carbon emissions and pursue sustainable water services to its consumers. In a statement, Manila Water said the concessionaire would bring in 2.5-megawatt peak...
Every step in property development impacts the environment. From land assessment to planning, construction, and even the daily operations of a finished property, emissions are released, affecting the landscape and contributing to climate change. Recognizing this, real estate developers like Ayala...
Tributes to teachers have poured in the past weeks in the run-up to the celebration today of the dedication of this special group of professionals. Today, Oct. 5, is World Teachers Day, held to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 International Labor Organization...
As climate change intensifies and communities recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, real estate developers are embracing smart city initiatives. These cities aim not only to improve urban services but also to foster a more sustainable way of life. Today, we are witnessing how these urban spaces are...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. announced that it will construct the San Mateo-Rodriguez Sewerage System (SMR) to upgrade its wastewater services in Metro Manila’s east zone. In a statement, the concessionaire said it is investing P1.6 billion in SMR Package 1A, which started earlier this year. This...
Rizal Police Provincial Office Director Col. Felipe Maraggun said the first day of the filing of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) in the entire province on Tuesday, October 1, was generally peaceful. Maraggun urged all candidates and their supporters in the province to emulate the move of...
Okada Manila's Glass Meeting Room Okada Manila, the Philippines’ iconic integrated resort, was announced as the first recipient of the “Best Meetings &Conventions Hotel – Philippines” award, a new category at this year’s TTG Travel Awards. Considered Asia-Pacific’s most prestigious...
The move to impose a 12-percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) on digital transactions is a significant step toward modernizing the country’s tax system and leveling the playing field in business. The Department of Finance projects that the VAT on digital services, expected to be signed into law by...
The inaugural Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session was held at the University of Santo Tomas on Monday, September 30, 2024, with Makati City Mayor Abby Binay (center) delivering the keynote address. Manila Bulletin President Dr. Emilio C. Yap III (seventh from left) and Manila Bulletin...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has accepted the lowest bid from Aboitiz-led GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD) for its 400-megawatt (MW) mid-merit supply requirement, ensuring stable electricity for consumers. In a statement, Meralco said GNPD’s bid was at P7.6816 per...
