Meralco Senate urges Meralco to amend its franchise bill In order to better safeguard consumers from future increases in power rates, a consumer rights advocate urged the Senate to change several important clauses in the proposed legislation to renew the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) franchise. Romeo Junia, a consumer rights advocate, wrote to Senate President Francis Escudero and other
Meralco Pinoy engineer's thermal insulating powder can cut indoor temperatures by much to 45%. It's scorching hot in the Philippines these days! Many of us have turned to aircons and electric fans, but it's still sweltering. Enter a brilliant Bicolano engineer who has developed a thermal insulating powder! When applied as a coating or paint, it can reduce indoor temperatures by an impressive 30
U.S. Major PH energy and infrastructure projects to be funded by US offers In an effort to increase power supplies, lower electricity prices, and draw in investors, the US is thinking of funding renewable energy and infrastructure projects in the Philippines through its development financing arm. To discuss this, US Undersecretary of State Jose Fernandez met with representatives from mining corporations and the
Meralco A Meralco subsidiary would spend Php18 billion to increase its capacity for renewable energy. Adding to its Philippine portfolio of renewable energy, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) would invest PHP18 billion. Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), a Meralco affiliate, made the investment. MGen plans to create about 2 GW of gross solar and wind energy with this investment. A 2030 completion date is anticipated for the
