Bacoor, Caloocan, Navotas, Quezon City, and San Juan are expected to experience water disruptions starting Thursday, Nov. 9, according to the two Metro Manila concessionaires, Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. This is due to the line and network maintenance conducted in the cities,...
The 7.8 million customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will need to cough up higher budget in their electric bills this month, as the company’s overall pass-on tariff went up by P0.2347 per kilowatt hour (kWh) to P12.0545 per kWh from P11.8198 per kWh in the October billing cycle. For...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) might release the resolution of the complaints against the alleged religious cult Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) by middle of November. Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty on Monday, October 9 disclosed this during the Senate Finance Committee...
Globe is offering free roaming call, text, and data services to Filipinos in Israel amid the ongoing violent conflict and militant attacks in the area. “Globe is immediately providing connectivity support to Filipinos in Israel as conflict grips the Middle Eastern nation, where thousands of our...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. said the company will put higher discounts on the water bills of low-income and low-consuming customers. Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Maynilad will launch the Enhanced Lifeline Program (ELP) as a way to extend greater discounts to marginalized...
A Senate panel on Tuesday, November 7 lifted the contempt order against the four leaders of the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) or the so-called Socorro "cult" namely Jey Rence Quilario also known as "Senyor Agila", Janeth Ajoc, Mamerto Galanida, and Karren Sanico. The Senate security group...
West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services started its service interruptions in parts of Cavite on Thursday, Nov. 2, and will last until Nov. 16. The increasing demand for water is the reason for the disruptions in Cavite, according to Maynilad. Additionally, network maintenance will be...
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has announced that the Angat Hydro-Electric Powerplant (AHEPP) will undergo a temporary shutdown of two-months to make way for its repairs and rehabilitation. In an effort to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the AHEPP, the MWSS stated...
Maynilad wins a Gold and a Silver award for its NEW WATER Project at the 2023 Stevie International Business Awards (Stevie IBA) held recently at the Rome Cavalieri Hotel in Italy. Maynilad’s NEW WATER Project is the conversion of used water for potable application — a first in the Philippines,...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recognized 10 Public Employment Service Offices (PESO) and job placement offices for being its frontline partners in promoting productive employment on the local level during the 23rd National PESO Congress from October 25 to 27 in Palo, Leyte. LABOR...
Angat Dam, Metro Manila’s potable water and energy supply source, has recorded an increase in its water levels, according to Maynilad Water Services, Inc. In a statement, Maynilad reported that the Angat Dam reached 209.20 meters, which is 0.67 meter higher than last week’s record. To compare,...
West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. submitted an application for the extension of its concession agreement to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS). In the application, the company requested an operating extension from July 31, 2037, to Jan. 21, 2047 to align the...
