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Meralco completes nine major projects in Q2 to meet rising demand, fortify network

Published Aug 13, 2025 03:31 pm
To strengthen its electricity services and support upcoming infrastructure projects, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced the completion of nine major projects in the second quarter of the year.
In a statement, Meralco said these capital expenditure (capex) projects, worth around ₱1.09 billion, are designed to meet rising electricity demand, improve service reliability, and enhance grid efficiency.
The upgrades will also reinforce the network's ability to withstand severe weather, a critical factor during typhoon season, the company added.
The projects span across Metro Manila, Bulacan, Laguna, and Quezon. In Parañaque City, Meralco commissioned the new ASEANA 115 kilovolt (kV) Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation to serve key customers like Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Seda Manila Bay, and Uni-Asia International Prime Holdings, Inc.
Meanwhile, the Bridgetowne 115 kV-34.5kV GIS substation was designed to support growing residential and commercial areas in Pasig City and Quezon City, benefiting locations such as Exxa and Zetta Towers, Giga Tower, and Opus Mall.
To enhance power reliability in the central business district, Meralco also expanded the Makati 115 kV – 34.5 kV GIS substations, which will benefit customers like Cash & Carry Mall, St. Clare’s Medical Center, and SMDC Red Residences.
Beyond substations, the company has also worked on improving the sub-transmission system backbone to enhance the overall performance of the distribution network.
In support of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) flagship North-South Commuter Railway, Meralco energized the Malolos-Tabang and Malolos Calumpit 69 kV lines in Bulacan.
Customers in Calamba, Los Baños, Bay, Pila, and Calauan will also see better power services through the recently commissioned Dila-Real 115 kV line in Laguna.
Additionally, Meralco commissioned its first indoor GIS switching station in the first half of the year to boost operational flexibility in parts of Quezon City and Caloocan and enhance service to critical facilities like ST Telemedia Global Data Centers.
The Abubot Substation in Cavite was also upgraded with the installation of three 115-kV circuit breakers to support facilities in Dasmariñas, General Trias, and Imus, including De La Salle University Medical Center and San Miguel Yamamura.
Froilan Savet, Meralco first vice president and head of networks, assured the public that these projects will enhance the company’s network.
“As demand continues to grow, we will continue to upgrade and expand our facilities and strengthen our distribution network, which serves as the backbone of our efforts to support the country’s economic development,” he said.
In the first six months of 2025, Meralco’s consolidated capex budget reached ₱47.49 billion, mainly utilized for solar and distribution network projects.

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