Meralco rates rise by 22 centavos per kWh in February billing

Meralco rates rise by 22 centavos per kWh in February billing

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s biggest power distributor, is implementing a rate hike of 22 centavos per kilowatt hour (kWh) this February due to higher transmission charges. Meralco said Tuesday the overall rate for a typical household increased to P13.1734 per kWh from P12.9508 per kWh in January. READ: Meralco power rates seen climbing in February bill This means that the average customer who consumes up to 200 kWh would have to pay an additional P45 in their power bill. The distribution giant said the increase in electricity rate was due to the increase in transmission […]... Keep on reading: Meralco rates rise by 22 centavos per kWh in February billing

CORRUPTION CASES MOVE AS PH FACES FATF RISK

Malacañang cited the need to promptly investigate alleged anomalies and freeze assets linked to corruption after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) admitted that the country faces the risk of returning to the Financial Action Task

CORRUPTION CASES MOVE AS PH FACES FATF RISK Malacañang cited the need to promptly investigate alleged anomalies and freeze assets linked to corruption after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) admitted that the country faces the risk of returning to the Financial Action Task

CORRUPTION CASES MOVE AS PH FACES FATF RISK Malacañang cited the need to promptly investigate alleged anomalies and freeze assets linked to corruption after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) admitted that the country faces the risk of returning to the Financial Action Task

Backed by Nadine Lustre, de Lima files animal rights, environment bills

Backed by Nadine Lustre, de Lima files animal rights, environment bills

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima has filed a series of legislative measures seeking to champion environmental protection and animal welfare in a bid to keep the momentum for these causes alive amid other hot-button political issues. On Tuesday, de Lima filed House Bills No. 7696 (Animal Welfare Enforcement Act) and 7697 (Establishing the Gulay para sa Kalusugan and Kalikasan Program); and House Resolution No. 748 calling for an urgent inquiry into the country’s ecological state and the legislation of targeted policies to address environmental problems.  The lawmaker was joined by actress Nadine Lustre and Filipino-French businessman Christophe Bariou, […]... Keep on reading: Backed by Nadine Lustre, de Lima files animal rights, environment bills

For the first time in more than a decade, Anne Curtis addressed the long-rumored line “I can buy you, your friends, and this club,” which became widely associated with her following a past club controversy in 2013. 

Speaking on an episode of "Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast," the

For the first time in more than a decade, Anne Curtis addressed the long-rumored line “I can buy you, your friends, and this club,” which became widely associated with her following a past club controversy in 2013. Speaking on an episode of "Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast," the

For the first time in more than a decade, Anne Curtis addressed the long-rumored line “I can buy you, your friends, and this club,” which became widely associated with her following a past club controversy in 2013. Speaking on an episode of "Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast," the

Marcos OKs 21 Ledac priority bills, including travel tax abolition

Marcos OKs 21 Ledac priority bills, including travel tax abolition

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. has approved 21 priority measures of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (Ledac), including the abolition of travel tax, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro announced on Tuesday. These were approved during a meeting at Malacañang earlier in the day. Likewise Included in the approved bills are those related […]... Keep on reading: Marcos OKs 21 Ledac priority bills, including travel tax abolition

Marcos OKs 21 Ledac priority bills, including travel tax abolition

Marcos OKs 21 Ledac priority bills, including travel tax abolition

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. has approved 21 priority measures of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (Ledac), including the abolition of travel tax, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro announced on Tuesday. These were approved during a meeting at Malacañang earlier in the day. Likewise Included in the approved bills are those related […]... Keep on reading: Marcos OKs 21 Ledac priority bills, including travel tax abolition

DA aims to sustain agri growth but says P500B yearly needed

DA aims to sustain agri growth but says P500B yearly needed

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday that it aims to sustain the current momentum in the growth of the country’s agricultural sector, but noted that reversing decades of underfunding would still require around P500 billion in annual investment. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said this following the sector’s recorded 3.1 percent expansion in 2025—a growth that was achieved despite 23 storms last year. READ: DA pushes exports of more high-value crops He noted that historical trends “point to room for cautious optimism,” as the country’s agriculture has grown by more than 3 percent in […]... Keep on reading: DA aims to sustain agri growth but says P500B yearly needed

DA aims to sustain agri growth but says P500B yearly needed

DA aims to sustain agri growth but says P500B yearly needed

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday that it aims to sustain the current momentum in the growth of the country’s agricultural sector, but noted that reversing decades of underfunding would still require around P500 billion in annual investment. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said this following the sector’s recorded 3.1 percent expansion in 2025—a growth that was achieved despite 23 storms last year. READ: DA pushes exports of more high-value crops He noted that historical trends “point to room for cautious optimism,” as the country’s agriculture has grown by more than 3 percent in […]... Keep on reading: DA aims to sustain agri growth but says P500B yearly needed