Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be introducing ‘smart tariffs or rates’ that will be tailor-fitted to consumers’ budgets and specific needs – be it for direct electricity services to homes and businesses; or on the charging of electric vehicles (EVs) as part of...
Meralco Power Academy is hosting the first ever Giga Summit on Sustainable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Future Grid. Scheduled to take place from September 11 to 13 at The Fifth at Rockwell in Makati City, the 3-day event aims to foster knowledge exchange among industry leaders, policymakers, and...
Joe Zaldarriaga, the Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications at Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has been announced as one of the guest speakers at the 30th National Public Relations Congress organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP). The event, known as GNOMON,...
Aside from the FIBA Word Cup, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s visit to the Philippines is shaping up to be a family reunion between him and his paternal cousin Meralco Bolts guard Chris Banchero. Paolo Banchero hoping to meet up with cousin PBA player Chris Banchero. (FIBA...
The power generation subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will ramp up its renewable energy (RE) capacity installations to 2,000 megawatts (2.0 gigawatts) backed by P18 billion in committed investments. “The investment will cover over 2GW of gross RE capacity from solar and wind that...
While most players in the energy sector are excited about the incursion of innovative technology solutions in the industry, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan cautioned against the trap of "quick fixes" that will not bring in realistic energy security for the country....
More than 7.7 million customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will likely experience relief in their power bills this August, as the utility firm is anticipating downtrend in its overall rate in this billing cycle. “While we have yet to receive the final billings from our suppliers, we...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is in talks with at least two American nuclear power companies for a "collaborative approach" on this technology as part of the long-term energy solution for the Philippines. Meralco Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan noted that these...
After terminating its 330-megawatt fixed priced power supply agreement (PSA) due to the recently rendered verdict of the Court of Appeals, a subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. has offered a replacement power supply deal to power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Meralco...
FPM Power Holdings (Singapore) Ltd., an affiliate of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), will be joining the tender being carried out by the Singaporean government for its planned capacity shoring up to meet future energy demand growth. According to Meralco Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan, the...
With the robust financial performance of its power generation and retail electricity supply (RES) portfolios, the consolidated core net income of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) rose 47 percent to a record high of P19.205 billion in the first half of this year versus P13.088 billion in the same...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has extended assistance to hasten power restoration activities and aid the families severely affected by the onslaught of typhoon “Egay.” The company promptly coordinated with the local government unit of Ilocos Norte and local power distributor Ilocos Norte...
