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Rice isn’t just a staple—it’s part of the Filipino identity. Yet, in recent months, rising prices have turned this everyday comfort into a daily concern. In August 2025, the Philippines…
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The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has revealed that 90 out of 121 electric cooperatives nationwide—roughly 74%—offer cheaper electricity rates compared…
Read storyAt a time when rising electricity costs and environmental issues affect many communities, one company in Iloilo City is quietly…
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Rice isn’t just a staple—it’s part of the Filipino identity. Yet, in recent months, rising prices have turned this everyday comfort into a daily concern. In August 2025, the Philippines posted an inflation rate of 1.5%, driven largely by rising food costs—including rice—marking the highest rate since March.Reuters Why Rice Prices Are Still a Concern… Read more
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has revealed that 90 out of 121 electric cooperatives nationwide—roughly 74%—offer cheaper electricity rates compared to the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor. According to NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda, this remains true despite Meralco’s operations in urban centers with advanced infrastructure, while most cooperatives serve far-flung… Read more
At a time when rising electricity costs and environmental issues affect many communities, one company in Iloilo City is quietly making a big difference. MORE Electric and Power Corporation, or MORE Power, isn’t just keeping the lights on—it’s leading the way with safety, affordability, and sustainability at its core. Since starting operations in 2020, MORE… Read more
