ILOILO CITY – A subsidiary of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) is providing a P16.45-million lighting system for a football field in this city – La Paz Plaza Football Ground in La Paz District. JAIME T. Azurin, president of Global Business Power Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Meralco PowerGen...
To combat the rising theft of electricity distribution facilities, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to enhance investigations and prosecutions. In a statement, Meralco said the utility firm and the PNP signed a memorandum of understanding...
Razon-led East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) solar power firm to integrate sustainable energy into its facilities. In a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 10, MSpectrum, Meralco's power unit, announced it would...
Filipino families looking forward to a bright and festive Christmas may find their holiday cheer dimmed slightly by an unexpected Grinch: higher electricity bills. The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10, a P0.1048 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in electricity rates...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has granted provisional approval to two Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) between Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and the renewable energy units of ACEN and San Miguel Corporation. Meralco and ACEN-led Gigasol 3, Inc. will soon implement their PSA following the...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) have partnered to modernize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with sustainable and reliable energy solutions. In a statement on Monday, Dec. 9, Meralco said the partnership aims to address NAIA's persistent power issues and...
MSpectrum, Inc., a wholly owned solar subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has partnered with food manufacturer Edward Keller Philippines Inc. (EKPI) to help the latter reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable environment. In a statement, MSpectrum said a...
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen) plans to convert two of its coal-powered units into gas-fired plants in response to the coal moratorium. Yari Miralao, MGen Gas Energy Holdings, Inc. (MGen Gas) president and chief executive officer, said the projects with Global Luzon Energy Development...
A Senate panel on Monday, November 25, endorsed bills pushing for the renewal of Meralco’s franchise. Sen. Raffy T. Tulfo scrutinizes the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) franchise performance in providing electricity to 25 percent of the Philippine population living in 39 cities and 72...
Power retailer Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is eyeing around P25 billion in capital expenditures (CAPEX) next year to upgrade its distribution systems and grid, among other initiatives. Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer told reporters that the...
In an effort to expedite nuclear developments in the Philippines, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, is exploring a partnership with France for nuclear power plants. Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer, told reporters...
To accelerate the transition to nuclear energy in the Philippines, expanding scholarships for nuclear education is a key step in promoting the growth of alternative power sources. Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has tapped the top nuclear institutions in France and the...
