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...
Movem Electric, Inc., an electric mobility solutions provider of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), and Polish infrastructure firm ChargeEuropa have partnered to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. In a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Meralco said that Movem and...
Power retailer Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a P0.4274 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in electricity rates for November, bringing the overall rate to P11.8569 per kWh from October's P11.4295 per kWh. In a briefing, Joe Zaldarriaga, Meralco vice president and head of corporate...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said it is prepared to address potential power disruptions caused by Typhoon Nika and has mobilized its workforce to ensure prompt customer support. In a statement, Meraclo said the utility firm is closely monitoring the typhoon's path as parts of its...
Pampanga II Electric Cooperative (PELCO II), co-managed by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has launched its first mobile substation to address the increasing power demand in Pampanga. In a statement, PELCO said that the substation, with a 10-megavolt ampere (MVA) capacity and 69/13.2 kilovolt...
Meralco The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading the bill seeking a new 25-year franchise for the Manila Electric Co.(Meralco), the country's biggest power distributor. The propsosed franchise...
With the growth in sales of the distribution utility (DU) during the first nine months of 2024, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) expects that its total number of customers will reach eight million by next month. During a media briefing, Meralco reported that its total customer count reached...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is expecting an official decision from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) regarding the first three-year refund and approval for the next regulatory period. In a briefing on Monday, Oct. 28, Meralco Senior Vice President Jose Ronald Valles estimated a P16...
Manny V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported an increase in its consolidated core net income (CCNI), fueled by higher sales volumes and improved yields in its distribution, generation, and retail electricity supply businesses. In a briefing on Monday, Oct. 28, Meralco said...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported progress in restoring power to its service areas following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm “Kristine.” As of Friday, Oct. 25, the number of affected customers has been reduced from 566,000 to approximately 360,000. Joe Zaldarriaga,...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported that it has restored power to thousands of consumers affected by severe tropical storm Kristine. As of noon Thursday, Oct. 24, Meralco said that 397,129 customers remain without electricity, but this number is steadily decreasing from 535,000...
