December 18, 2024

Baguio City, Benguet see power rate increase this December

By Artemio Dumlao – December 16, 2024 | 2:37pm from Philstar.com November 2024 photo shows maintenance works of Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO). BAGUIO CITY — Power rates in Baguio City and Benguet province have been increased this December, following adjustments […]
October 10, 2024

Nationwide electrification plan suffers stunted growth

By Jean Mangaluz – October 9, 2024 | 5:41pm from Philstar.com Stock image of electrical grid Image by Couleur from Pixabay MANILA, Philippines — The country’s planned electrification rate is facing a two- to three-year delay, according to the National […]
June 4, 2022

First solar net-metered community in Philippines launched

By Angelica Y. Yang – June 2, 2022 | 1:36pm from Philstar.com This is a picture of solar panels. STAR / File MANILA, Philippines (Updated, 4:17 p.m.) — Real estate company Imperial Homes Corp. (IHC) announced the launch of the country’s first […]
April 8, 2020

Meralco powers COVID-19 treatment centers

By Philstar.com – April 8, 2020 – 9:54am MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced is full support to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ plans to convert three multi-purpose venues into much-needed additional health and medical facilities. […]