Barangay Ginebra star guard Scottie Thompson offered no excuses in their stinging 78-69 Game 7 loss to Meralco that allowed the Bolts to secure their first ever finals stint in the PBA Philippine Cup. Thompson tipped his hat to their rivals, admitting that the Bolts were simply the better...
Bong Quinto has been around for the Meralco Bolts and has seen all the past heartbreaks. Meralco's Bong Quinto (PBA Images) Now in his sixth year, the former Letran standout wants none of that as he hopes to help the Bolts write a sweeter ending this time around as they face their long-time...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said that power services in regions hit by Typhoon Aghon were fully restored late Tuesday, May 28, after the completion of repairs on all circuits and primary lines. In a statement, Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco spokesperson, said “With almost 100 percent service...
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said that Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) franchise renewal will allow scrutiny of the giant utility’s performance. “These franchise renewals, my view always is that we have to use this opportunity to review the performance of the grantee. And that's a good way of...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has officially initiated the bidding process to procure 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity. In a statement, Meralco said this move is in compliance with the government's renewable energy standards and reflects its commitment to enhance reliance...
In preparation for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Aghon, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it is on high alert and ready to respond to any power outages and electricity service concerns that may arise. In a statement on Sunday, May 26, Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco vice president...
An official from the Department of Energy (DOE) has reported a better power situation in Luzon due to improved stability in the region's electricity supply. Energy Assistant Secretary Mario C. Marasigan told reporters on Friday, May 24, that the power outage was reduced to 1,600 megawatts while the...
The renewable energy arm of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) secured the necessary budget for its solar projects in Isabela and Nueva Ecija. The subsidiary units of MGen Renewable Energy, Inc (MGreen), such as Greenergy for Global Inc. (GGI) obtained a P2.034 billion loan with a 15-year term facility...
It was another round of ‘madness’ for millions of Filipino consumers before the strike of midnight on Thursday (May 23), as most parts of Luzon grid had been tormented with one to 1.5-hour rotational brownouts. In the franchise area of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) alone, more than 487,000...
Manila Electric Co.'s (Meralco) local retail electricity supplier, MPower, has renewed its partnership with JX Metals Philippines, Inc. for its manufacturing plant in Biñan, Laguna. The Manuel V. Pangilinan-led power utility firm said that it is not only going to provide the power supply, but...
As Luzon grid descended into new round of red alert that was prompted by the tripping of a major power plant, consumers are left with no choice but to suffer through inconvenience and relive the stress of waiting for another wave of spikes in their electric bills. System operator National Grid...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is reportedly naming Ronnie L. Aperocho, one of its insider-veterans, to take the company’s helm soon as President, replacing Ray C. Espinosa who retired last year, according to a highly placed source. The utility firm’s Presidency was...
