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PrimeRES, La Carmela team up for lower, stable energy rates

PrimeRES, La Carmela team up for lower, stable energy rates

PrimeRES Energy Corporation and La Carmela de Boracay Hotel and Convention Center inked a partnership yesterday to bring more affordable, stable electricity to the hotel group’s four island properties, leveraging the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to access wholesale-style pricing. The contract signing held June 25, 2026 consolidates electricity needs across all four La Carmela facilities into a single agreement. With a total aggregated load of 500 kW, matching the current threshold for the Competitive Retail Electricity Market (CREM), the program allows smaller meters to “pool” their demand, unlocking the kind of competitive pricing typically reserved for large-scale operations.These savings can...

Boracay Mandarin Premier Hotel secures lower-cost power in PrimeRES partnership

Boracay Mandarin Premier Hotel secures lower-cost power in PrimeRES partnership

Mandarin Premier Hotels & Resorts Group has secured lower-cost power for its Boracay portfolio through a new partnership with PrimeRES Energy Corporation. In a contract signing held recently at the Mandarin Bay Resort & Spa Convention Center, the licensed retail electricity supplier and hotel group formalized an agreement covering six separate Mandarin facilities under the Competitive Retail Electricity Market (CREM) and Retail Aggregation Program (RAP). By grouping all properties into a single power contract, the hotel group pools their combined energy demand to achieve an aggregated load of approximately 1,200 kW (1.2 MW). This allows them to meet thresholds for...

MORE Power Leads Energy Modernization in Western Visayas

MORE Power Leads Energy Modernization in Western Visayas

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3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Ship MV Hondius Heads to Spain; No Filipinos Infected

Three passengers have died and multiple evacuees have been admitted to hospitals across Europe as the virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius travels toward Spain’s Canary Islands. A key update from Philippine health authorities confirms that none of the 38 Filipino crew members on board have contracted hantavirus or developed symptoms as of May 5. The vessel is expected to reach Tenerife within three days, with scheduled passenger evacuations set to begin on May 11. The ship departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1 carrying 88 passengers – mostly elderly amateur birdwatchers – and 59 crew members representing 23 different nationalities, including...

Japan Considers Tripling Departure Tax to Combat Overtourism – What Travelers Need to Know

Japan Considers Tripling Departure Tax to Combat Overtourism – What Travelers Need to Know

Is your dream trip to Japan about to get more expensive? Japan is considering a major increase to its departure tax – potentially tripling it to ¥3,000 – to combat overtourism. This could significantly impact travel costs, but officials are also considering offsetting measures. Here’s what you need to know about the proposed changes and how they might affect your future travel plans to Japan. The Push for a Higher Tourism Tax The Japanese government is actively exploring ways to manage the burgeoning influx of tourists that, while economically beneficial, are straining resources and impacting the quality of life for...

Why are Asian travelers going solo? The rise of independent adventure

Why are Asian travelers going solo? The rise of independent adventure

Asia is experiencing a surge in solo travel, with more individuals ditching companions and embracing the freedom of exploring the world on their own terms. A recent report from Agoda, a digital travel platform, estimates a significant 16% increase in solo accommodation searches across Asia compared to last year, signaling a major shift in travel preferences. This trend aligns with broader global travel patterns, with the solo travel market projected to reach $463.2 billion by 2027 (Allied Market Research, 2020). This growing trend is fueled by a desire for personal discovery and meaningful cultural immersion, particularly among travelers from Japan,...