The PR & Events Circuit

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Monday clarified that Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) was operating well within its allowable system losses cap after being wrongly identified as noncompliant with the cap for private distribution utilities (DUs).  In a statement, the ERC acknowledged that Negros Power was only recently granted its franchise in 2024 after taking over the distribution system previously owned and operated by the rural electric cooperative which had an applicable cap of 8.5 percent for system losses.  This was in line with Negros Power’s legislative franchise under Republic Act No. 12011, which granted it a transition period of five years from the grant of its certificate of public convenience and necessity within which NEPC must achieve the 5.5% cap for private utilities, the ERC added. “Against this interim cap, NEPC’s reported 2025 feeder loss of 7.5% is within, not in excess of, it applicable cap,” the commission said.  This after the ERC ...

  Many parents have wondered at some point if they're giving their child the right milk. One day, their child refuses to finish a glass. The next, they complain of an upset tummy or struggle with hard stools. While these concerns can have many possible causes, they often leave parents asking whether it's time to switch to another milk.   With so many products making different nutrition claims, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, there are a few simple signs parents can look for beyond what's printed on the front of the can.   Signs of a Fresh Milk Formula   The way a milk formula looks, smells, and tastes can offer clues about its quality.   A Fresh Milk Formula should have a mild, natural dairy aroma without a strong or overpowering fragrance. It should taste pleasantly milky and not overly sweet, allowing the natural flavor of milk to come through. Once prepared, it should also have a smooth and creamy texture.   Parents can also ob...

Building a successful business takes more than access to capital—it also requires the right financial knowledge and digital tools. To help local entrepreneurs strengthen both, GCash and Fuse Financing gathered hundreds of nano, micro, small, and medium enterprises (NMSMEs) in Iloilo for the Wais Tindera Caravan, a financial and business literacy program designed to help them grow with confidence.   In celebration of MSME Month, GCash reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Filipino nano, micro, small, and medium enterprises (NMSMEs) by providing the financial tools, digital solutions, and knowledge they need to grow with confidence. Through the Wais Tindera Caravan, GCash continues to support local entrepreneurs with practical resources that help them strengthen their businesses, adapt to changing market conditions, and unlock more opportunities for growth. Iloilo MSMEs gather for a one-day financial literacy session, unlocking digital tools to scale their businesses. “My message t...

There was a time when TV night was an unmissable household activity, way before each person got their own screen on their phone, computer, or tablet. Watching TV meant gathering in the living room at the exact same hour, squeezing onto the same sofa, sharing a bowl of popcorn or chips, and experiencing every twist, turn, cliffhanger, and even commercial break together in real time. But over the past decade, personalized algorithms, individual mobile feeds, and doomscrolling gradually turned into an increasingly solitary habit, as everyone retreated into their own favorite titles, in their own time. Now, a subtle yet meaningful shift is taking place. Across generations—especially among young Millennials and Gen Zs—there is a growing desire for slower, more intentional experiences. Just as vinyl records, film cameras, journal writing, and board game nights have seen a resurgence, people are rediscovering the unique warmth of shared viewing, even when the medium they’re watching remains d...

ILOILO CITY — For patients experiencing a stroke, every minute counts. At The Medical City Iloilo, this means putting timely, quality stroke care into action, an effort recognized by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) Angels Awards Gold Status for two consecutive years. This year’s award was presented on August 12 during the 27th Annual Convention of the Stroke Society of the Philippines at the EDSA Shangri-La Manila. WSO Angels Awards recognizes hospitals that meet rigorous quality standards in acute stroke care, including rapid diagnosis, prompt treatment, coordinated teamwork, and adherence to internationally accepted clinical protocols.   Putting timely stroke care into action For stroke patients from neighboring provinces, timely treatment depends on how quickly healthcare teams coordinate across hospitals. In Roxas City, Capiz, a patient experiencing a sudden stroke needed urgent transfer to TMC Iloilo because rtPA, a medicine that helps restore blood flow to the brain, was ...

lPAVIA, ILOILO — Two major businesses in Pavia, Iloilo - Vitarich Corporation and Visayas Coco Development Incorporated, have recently chosen MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) as their electric distribution partner. Vitarich Corporation, a leading feed mill company, completed its migration to MORE Power on June 2, 2026. Meanwhile, Visayas Coco Development Incorporated, a coconut oil manufacturer, joined the distribution utility on July 8, 2026. The Vitarich migration ceremony was attended by company engineers and officials of the Local Government Unit of Pavia, alongside MORE Power Executive Chief Operating Officer Engr. Ronald Torres and Vice President for Marketing, Corporate Affairs and Customer Care Maricris Cabalhin. For Visayas Coco Development Incorporated, Chief Operating Officer Christian Yu joined MORE Power officials during the company’s migration ceremony. “We are looking forward to a lifetime partnership with MORE Power. We want to make sure that we are gett...

  CNBC’s names Mynt as the sole Philippine company in its 2026 world’s top fintech companies list Mynt, Inc., the parent company of the group behind GCash, has been named among the World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 by CNBC (Consumer News and Business Channel), a leading global business media outlet, and Statista, a German data platform. Listed under the Payments category, Mynt stands out as the only Philippine fintech company to make it to this prestigious international ranking. This recognition underscores Mynt’s position as a homegrown success story, proving that Philippine innovation can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s best. As the driving force behind GCash, the country’s #1 finance superapp and most preferred payment option, Mynt continues to set a global benchmark for financial inclusion, empowering millions of Filipinos with secure, accessible, and transformative digital financial services. “We are honored to represent the Philippines on the global fintech stage...

Most people never see a data center, but rely on one every day. Every online transaction, bank transfer, video conversation, cloud application and AI-powered service relies on infrastructure that securely stores, processes and handles huge volumes of digital information. As more aspects of our lives rely on online use, data centers have quietly become a critical infrastructure for any country to run. Research and Markets places the Philippine data center market value at about US$633 million in 2024 and forecasts it would triple to US$1.97 billion by 2030, expanding at more than 20% annually. As the Philippines has one of the most digitally engaged populations in the world with around 97.5 million internet users, the demand for cloud services streaming, gaming enterprise applications, and AI continues to grow exponentially. Data centers have become essential to the digital economy as roads are to transportation or power plants to electricity. The aim is to build more to fulfill real nee...

The Iloilo City Police Office gathered its stakeholders, partners and police personnel as the city’s top cop recognized the agency’s outstanding police stations and community partners. Among its esteemed guests and speakers is MORE Electric and Power Corporation President and CEO Mr. Roel Z. Castro.  In his message, Castro recognized the significant achievement of the PNP and its collaboration with its stakeholders which resulted in the steady decline of index and non-index crimes.  According to Castro, both index and non-index crimes in Iloilo City declined between 2024 and 2025. Records from the Iloilo City Police Office show a 31% decline for index crimes and 10% for non-index crimes.  “This may not happen if it is not because of the relationship that police officers have with their stakeholders. It is just fitting that the ceremony that we celebrated is the culmination of the Police Community Relations Month that really highlights the effectiveness of the programs tha...