Sunday, 20 July 2025
3 days ago
‘When God created me, he threw away the mold’: Tycoon MVP weighs successors at 79
By: Miguel R. Camus
At 79, tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan confronts the inevitable question: Who's next in line to lead his business empire?
11 Jul 2025
12:07PM
Meralco hikes July power rates by P0.4883/kWh after two months of cuts
After two consecutive months of electricity rate reductions totaling P0.8575 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced a P0.4883 per kWh increase in power rates for July. The adjustment brings the overall rate for a typical household to P12.6435 per kWh, up from P12.1552 in June.
1 Jul 2025
12:24PM
Meralco energizes Aseana substation to power growth in South Metro
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has energized a new smart substation in Parañaque City, boosting power supply reliability and supporting major commercial and business districts in southern Metro Manila.
26 Jun 2025
7:50AM
Meralco steps up zero waste drive via Plastic Flamingo partnership
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has forged a new sustainability partnership with Plastic Flamingo Philippines Inc. (PLAF), a French social enterprise, to upcycle its plastic waste into usable construction materials and furniture.
13 Jun 2025
12:03PM
Meralco powers up new Sampaloc substation to meet rising demand
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor, has energized a new substation in Sampaloc, Manila, as part of efforts to bolster electricity supply amid growing demand in the nation’s capital.
11 Jun 2025
11:51AM
Meralco cuts power rates for second straight month as June supply costs dip
“Our customers will continue to benefit from lower power rates this month mainly due to lower generation charge,” said Meralco vice president and corporate communications head Joe Zaldarriaga.
6 Jun 2025
9:15AM
Meralco’s Vantage Energy renews power deal with Bounty Plus
Vantage Energy, the retail electricity supply affiliate of Meralco, has renewed its energy supply deal with Bounty Plus Inc., a major unit under Bounty Fresh Group Holdings.
1 Jun 2025
10:17AM
Meralco powers up for energy transition with smart grid upgrades
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it is making significant investments to upgrade its distribution network, aiming to enable the seamless integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar rooftops, battery storage systems, electric vehicles, and microgrids.
29 May 2025
7:54AM
Meralco’s growth plan: 11M smart meters, EV shift, nuclear power push
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) laid out a wide-ranging strategy to modernize its energy infrastructure, pursue digital transformation, and invest in future-ready power technologies, following the renewal of its franchise for another 25 years.
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