The Philippine government is expected to get the third tranche of its loan from Japan for the continuous construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) next month, the Department of Transportation (DOtR) said as it expressed confidence that there will no delay in its target completion date....
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has beefed up its supply portfolio with additional 400-megawatt baseload power supply procurement from the Limay thermal power plant of SMC Global Power Holdings of the San Miguel group. The tariff for the new interim power supply agreement...
Extended weekends represent an opportunity for working families to relax, rejuvenate, and come together at home. However, this respite often comes with a trade-off: increased electricity usage and subsequently higher bills. In 2023, families were treated to multiple long weekends due to the...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Images from Freepik In our younger years, phones were tethered to the walls, and the art of handwritten letters or typewritten notes was the norm. Those were the times when a trip to the corner store meant finding a payphone to make a call and newspapers were delivered daily to...
Often when we think of Laguna, we are reminded of it as a provincial getaway for the long weekends. It’s hard not to think about driving through Tagaytay’s roads without peering over to see the beauty of Taal Volcano as its natural centerpiece. But with the place becoming the go-to hotspot for...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has secured the best bid from Limay Power, Inc. (LPI) to meet its 400-megawatt (MW) power supply requirements. In a statement, Meralco said that two out of the three bidders that initially showed interest in the competitive selection process (CSP) have submitted...
When was the last time you had a full night’s rest? We often get lost in the daily grind, leaving little time to recuperate our bodies. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t allot more time for rest when we can. After all, during sleep, our body repairs itself as it restores energy. Here are...
JCI Manila, and Hospicio De San Jose along with the beneficiaries of the Night Shelter program Around 150 street dwellers in Manila were provided with bed foams, pillows, electric fans, hot meals, and night shelters by the Junior Chamber International (JCI)- Manila and Hospicio De San Jose on...
Construction of Metro Manila Subway Project Phase 1 is well underway, aiming to bring significant improvements to transportation in the metro by 2029. With a budget of P488.5 billion, the underground mass transport system is expected to cut travel time from Valenzuela to Ninoy Aquino International...
Intregrated resort destination Solaire Resort Entertainment City has made history by bringing Michelin star chefs to the Philippines. In honor of its anniversary month in March, Solaire announces the arrival of these iconic culinary masters for an unforgettable gastronomic experience. This...
Once operational, the Metro Manila Subway will not only enhance comfort and speed but also generate approximately P2.5 billion in daily economic benefits, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a briefing on Monday, Feb. 26, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the direct economic benefits,...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will lend another loan tranche of P55.7 billion for the construction of the Metro Manila subway by March this year, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). The subway project, which is set to be completed by 2029, is currently supported by the...
