A typical household using 200 kWh will save about ₱8 on its electricity bill this month.
Agriculture workers earn well below the national average as rising farm costs and weak crop prices eat into farmers’ incomes.
SMC revenue hits ₱964.1 billion as fuel, power and food businesses drive growth, while net income falls to ₱37.7 billion.
Revenue climbed 94% while retail fuel sales surged 474% as the company expanded its presence across the Visayas.
Subsidies, tax relief, and social discounts should be judged by both their immediate fiscal cost and their longer-term economic impact.
Local materials and engineering take center stage as the electric tram relives history.
