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Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are strengthening their partnership to curb electricity theft and the pilferage of electrical distribution equipment, as both institutions seek to protect the reliability of the power network and reduce system losses. The Manuel V. Pangilinan-led utility said it recently met with PNP officials to intensify…
BULACAN — Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has further strengthened its power distribution network in Bulacan with the energization of its new Bustos Substation, a major infrastructure investment designed to meet the province’s rising electricity demand while improving service reliability for homes, businesses and key institutions. The Manuel V. Pangilinan-led distribution utility said the new facility…
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is stepping up efforts to modernize its distribution network through expanded investments in smarter, safer, and more efficient metering technologies. At the center of this initiative is the company’s Elevated Metering Transformation (EMX), an upgraded version of its Elevated Metering Center designed to improve the security, accuracy, and…
SEOUL — What began as a simple double knock has become one of the home appliance industry’s biggest global success stories. LG Electronics announced that cumulative sales of its InstaView™ refrigerator have surpassed 5.3 million units worldwide, marking a major milestone as the innovative appliance celebrates its 10th anniversary. First introduced in 2016, the LG…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a public warning urging Filipinos to exercise extreme caution when dealing with Bangko Maharlika Ltd., which is currently operating under the name “The Bank of Humanity.” According to the central bank, the entity is not licensed, authorized, regulated, or supervised by the BSP and is not registered…
A coalition of around 10,000 member-consumer-owners (MCOs) has taken its battle against the proposed partnership between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and IGNITE Power and Energy Holdings to the Office of the Ombudsman, accusing cooperative officials and National Electrification Administration (NEA) executives of grave misconduct, graft, and other serious offenses. The complaint, filed…
For millions of Filipinos, sending a text message, joining an online class, or accessing government services is as simple as tapping a screen. But for many remote communities across the country, connectivity remains a luxury—until now. Globe and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have reached a major milestone in their mission to…
Carmen Copper Corporation’s floating solar facility at the Malubog Reservoir SM Investments Corporation is taking a broader role in the country’s sustainability journey, going beyond corporate emissions reduction by investing in renewable energy generation, sustainable financing, and climate-resilient business operations that support the Philippines’ transition to a low-carbon economy. The conglomerate said it remains on…
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Mamerto E. Tangonan informs students of Doña Pilar L. Marfori Elementary School in Davao City that recycled polymer banknotes are raw materials used in producing armchairs donated to the school during turnover ceremonies on 22 July 2026. What was once Philippine currency is now helping students learn more…
For many Filipinos, their first laptop wasn’t just a gadget—it was the device that saw them through late-night thesis deadlines, online classes, gaming marathons, creative pursuits, and even their first jobs. For two decades, Acer has quietly been part of those everyday milestones, evolving alongside the changing lifestyles of Filipino consumers. In 2026, Acer celebrates…