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Power grid operator NGCP billed P2.4B worth of CSR, PR expenses to consumers

At least 9 percent of what Filipinos pay for electricity goes to transmission charges. This means that for every P100 spent on the electricity bill, P9 goes to the NGCP......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Digital banks post significant deposit, loan growth in 2023

The digital banking sector has recorded a significant growth in total deposits and loans in 2023 compared to a year ago, as consumers looked for more accessible and user-friendly financial services......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

BSP steps up consumer protection program

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is adopting a framework which will assess any business conduct or practices that may cause harm to financial consumers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Jollibee beefs up alliance with Unilever

The Jollibee Group is beefing up its partnership with Unilever Food Solutions Philippines to serve the evolving needs of consumers in a sustainable manner......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Samal residents rally vs power woes

Electricity consumers in the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte province joined an interfaith prayer rally over the weekend to protest the continued power woes in their area......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Department of Agriculture sees spike in fish,vegetables prices this Lent

A spike in the retail prices of fish and vegetables is expected during the Holy Week, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said yesterday, even as he assured consumers that there will be enough supply of food commodities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Residential electricity rate up by P0.13 for March – April billing

Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.13 per kWh in their March – April billing. The hike, which is caused by an increase in the transmission charges imposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), brings the total electricity rate from P11.25 per kWh of the previous month to P11.38.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Vita Coco cements partnership with Philippines in new deal with Century Pacific

Philippine company Century Pacific Food inks a new long-term deal with Vita Coco to help fill the US firm's need for 90 million liters of coconut water over the next five years, as more consumers shift to 'healthier' drinks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Landmark power joint venture to cost $3.3 billion

Energy powerhouses Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), Aboitiz Power Corp. and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) have forged a $3.3-billion deal to help boost the country’s energy security and make affordable power accessible to more consumers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Consumer groups lament unprecedented rice inflation

The Rice Liberalization Law has been in place for five years. Still, market prices have yet to drop to P25 per kilo, affecting farmers and consumers. The post Consumer groups lament unprecedented rice inflation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Probe on online sale of smuggled onions sought

The rampant online selling of smuggled onions and other agricultural products must be investigated by the House of Representatives as it is detrimental to local farmers’ livelihood and consumers’ health, according to AGRI party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Watchdog warns Filipinos from buying chicken toy due to toxic chemicals

The EcoWaste Coalition has advised Filipino consumers to refrain from buying an unauthorized squeaky toy marketed for kids and pets alike due to the presence of an "endocrine disrupting chemical.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Power rates down by P0.37/kWh for Feb-Mar billing

High on love but low on power rates! Valentine’s Day for residential consumers of Visayan Electric is expected to be sweeter as electricity rates for the billing month of February-March will be P0.37/kWh lower compared to last month. This decrease, bringing the total rate down from last month’s P11.62/kWh to P11.25/kWh, is attributed to lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

DCWD to implement 20% rate increase starting February

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 February)—The Davao City Water District (DCWD) has implemented a 20-percent increase in its rates effective this month, an official announced on Monday. Speaking during Kapehan sa Dabaw, DCWD spokesperson JC Duhaylungsod said that the water rate adjustment would be reflected in the bills of the consumers next month. She said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

DALI gears up for expansion

The newest challenger in the local retail market, DALI Everyday Grocery, is giving retail giants a run for their money as it gears up for further expansion in a bid to reach more Filipino consumers whose pockets are hurting from high commodity prices......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

NAPOCOR seeks approval of higher subsidized rates

The National Power Corp. is seeking the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission for an increase in the rates to be paid by consumers in off-grid areas in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

ERC lifts suspension of FIT-All collection

Starting next month, electricity consumers will resume paying the feed-in tariff allowance at a rate of P0.0364 per kilowatt-hour in their electric bills......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing

Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.19/kWh for their January-February billing. The hike is caused by the increase in generation rates at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and the transmission charges of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The increase brings the average residential electricity rate from P11.43/kWh last.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Aboitiz-led Apo Agua starts supplying water to Davao City

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 January)—Consumers here can expect better supply as the P12-billion Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP) of the Aboitiz-led Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc. has commenced operations on December 1, 2023, three years after the completion target. In a joint statement released by the Davao City Water District (DCWD) and Apo […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

DOE should regulate NGCP

The messy situation between the DOE and NGCP is responsible for problems that inconvenience electricity consumers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024