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PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOPANGILINAN-LED Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it will borrow P75 billion from three major local lenders to finance its planned joint venture (JV) with Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower). Meralco hopes to secure P75 billion in loans, payable over 12

ACMOBILITYACMOBILITY is putting up 27 more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Makati City within the first quarter, the mobility solutions provider announced on Tuesday. Makati City is set to have 74 operational charging points across 18 locations, such as offices,

DONALD J. TRUMP wearing a traditional barong Tagalog during his visit to Manila on Nov. 12, 2017. — REUTERSBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter UNITED STATES PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump’s recent policy announcements have mixed implications for the Philippines, with potential

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