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• Households consuming 200 kilowatt-hour will save around PHP 22 this month as Manila Electric Company (Meralco) cuts rates anew, following a sharp drop in generation charges. Power Philippines
• Urban Farms: Several urban farms have popped up in Metro Manila and other cities, showcasing the potential of vertical farming in urban environments. RichestPH
• The Philippines and the United States are mutual defence treaty partners, and Washington has said repeatedly that it will come to Manila's aid in case of an armed attack on any of its military and civilian ships. Naval News
• MANILA, Philippines - More than 925,000 passengers of low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will soon have to travel to Clark just to take their flights to smaller towns that are reachable only by turboprops. philstar.com
• In Metro Manila, a high of 39 degrees Celsius is expected to hit the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Pasay City while Science Garden, Quezon City could reach up to 38 degrees Celsius. GMA News Online
• Customers of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) should expect higher electricity bills this month as the power distributor implements a hike in its household rate. GMA News Online
• After slightly reducing the cost of water for Maynilad customers, households subscribing to their service will see an increase in their monthly water bills - higher than Manila Water's. philstar.com
• Commuters could get another mode of transport when traveling around Metro Manila, as the Philippine Ports Authority pushes to improve the Pasig River Ferry System through an P800 million project. philstar.com
• Manila and Washington are bound by a mutual defence pact, and the recent South China Sea clashes have sparked fears the US military could be drawn into a war with China. Space War
• Phnom Penh's future architectural marvel, Indonesia opens 2 new airports but demotes 17 international airports, a new airport in Laos, Manila's multiple airport projects, Bangkok plans for 200 million pax p. Future Southeast Asia
• Beijing and Manila have been locked in a long-running dispute over the South China Sea, a major trade route with huge energy potential. financialpost
• The shear line will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. Philippine News
• The nearby Circumferential Road 6 Expressway will soon connect Bulacan, Rizal, Manila, and Cavite, offering a more efficient route and alleviating traffic in Metro Manila. Property Report
• Trump's well-known transactional approach to foreign policy could resurface, potentially bringing renewed pressure on Manila to shoulder a greater share of defence spending and align more closely with US strategic objectives in the Indo-Pacific. The Manila Times
• As part of a broader infrastructure initiative, NMIA will be complemented by new expressways and improved mass transit systems aimed at further alleviating traffic in Metro Manila. iOrbit News Online
• Major train lines in Metro Manila have extended their operating hours to accommodate more passengers amid the expected influx of passengers for the Christmas season. Manila Bulletin
• Japan will supply defence equipment to the Philippine Navy under a new cooperation framework, supporting Manila amid its territorial disputes with Beijing in the South China Sea. Steptoe LLP
• The localized thunderstorms will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. Philippine News
• Instead of vaguely highlighting an 'armed attack' as the prompt for U.S. military intervention, Manila and Washington could broadly note that gray zone activities could or would count as armed attacks to deter China. Maritime Fairtrade
• Japan will supply the Philippines with a coastal surveillance radar to monitor the movements of ships as a South China Sea territorial dispute simmers between Manila and Beijing, Nikkei has learned. Nikkei Asia
• The northeast monsoon will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains over Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, and the rest of Central Luzon. Philippine News
• The Light Rail Transit Line 1 Cavite Extension is a Public-Private Partnership project, which is expected to significantly improve connectivity to the south area of Metro Manila, easing traffic congestion and providing commuters with a faster and more convenient travel option. Light Rail Manila Corporation
• The Luzon Economic Corridor will interconnect Clark and Subic Bay, which are former US military bases turned industrial zones, with Manila and Batangas to attract more investments in high-impact infrastructure projects. Manila Bulletin

Last updated: 26 June 2025