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Meralco.
Philippine electric company
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Manuel V. Pangilinan and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. acquired stakes in Meralco.Some support1 report
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Meralco plans service upgrades and expansion to improve power reliability, while Bayan Muna calls for an investigation into electric cooperative issues.Some support1 report
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The Energy Regulatory Commission oversees Meralco's franchise areas and billing, while the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports ERC reforms to enhance market competition.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Meralco raised prices by 10 percent in the Philippines since the conflict began, amidst market shifts influenced by the Iran war and China's solar panel supply.Some support13 reports
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Pulse Asia conducted a nationwide survey in the Philippines, coinciding with the Department of Energy issuing a circular removing solar barriers.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Meralco, the country's largest power firm, is owned 48 percent by First Pacific, whose magnate is Salim. Manuel V. Pangilinan serves as Meralco's CEO.Some support2 reports
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Juan has been named as the Energy Regulatory Commission chairman overseeing Meralco's operations in Manila.Some support1 report
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Meralco is exploring expansion and joint ventures in specific provinces including Batangas, Albay, and South Cotabato due to power reliability issues.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Meralco is showing interest in a takeover related to ALECO debt.Some support1 report
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MGEN is developing a facility in Central Luzon, a project involving Meralco and businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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President Marcos is seeking to prohibit Meralco from passing system loss charges while the Senate prioritizes bills to boost workers' pay.Well supported9 reports3 developments inside
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued an RMC removing VAT on system loss charges, following President Marcos's intervention and Congress's action.Some support1 report
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Meralco, the Department of Energy, and various companies including Nissan and Toyota participate in an EV summit promoting electric vehicle adoption in the Philippines.Some support1 report
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One Meralco Foundation (OMF) was identified as the corporate social responsibility arm of Meralco.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Meralco is partnering with SHINE Special Education Center, Inc. and MBrace to fulfill corporate social responsibility goals as part of its larger diversity program.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Meralco is hosting internships for students from the University of the Philippines.Some support1 report
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MTerra Solar spans Bulacan, with Meralco and Manuel V. Pangilinan involved in the energy sector.Some support1 report
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Power was produced in Batangas and Bataan and transmitted to distribution utilities on August 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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Meralco operates within the Philippine market structure.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Meralco upgraded the Camarin Substation located in Caloocan on August 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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Meralco addressed the viability of nuclear energy within the Philippine energy sector.Some support1 report
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Meralco Power Academy held a lecture series at De La Salle University, and Rubio was identified as CEO of Meralco PowerGen Corp.Some support1 report
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DOE directed Meralco to execute PPA extension for power sourcing from Batangas into the Luzon grid.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Heavy rains and flooding disrupted Meralco services in Luzon.Some support5 reports
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The World Bank is discussing the growth trajectory and power generation needs of the Philippines, with Meralco as a key operational entity.Some support2 reports
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Meralco, the Philippines, and Vingroup are collaborating to explore renewable energy solutions to support the country's growing power needs.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Meralco received power from a solar project located in Gapan.Some support1 report
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Meralco is rolling out its EMX system, which is an upgraded version of EMC.Some support1 report
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Consumers in Manila face rate hikes from Meralco due to rising generation costs and market pressures.Some support1 report
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The Federal Reserve's hawkish hold is negatively impacting global risk appetite, leading to a sell-off in the local market affecting Meralco and Aboitiz Equity Ventures.Some support1 report
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Meralco is sourcing power from the Sta. Rita plant in Batangas to support the Luzon grid.Some support1 report
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The Department of Energy and Meralco are discussing industry viability under proposed EPIRA amendments.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Department of Energy and Meralco are assessing the pricing structure for a comprehensive review.Some support2 reports
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Marcos sought energy reforms from the Department of Energy, which are expected to affect Meralco operations.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Claire Castro urged utilities to curb theft as the Department of Energy clarified the scope of Marcos' energy proposals.Some support1 report
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Ferdinand Marcos, in his capacity as Senate leader, is now overseeing the committee tasked with examining power company bills, including those related to Meralco.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Win Gatchalian urges the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to audit Meralco's rising retail rates, specifically focusing on fuel and distribution charges.Some support1 report
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The LTFRB is considering expanding fuel subsidy programs while Meralco expands its enterprise-wide MBrace program.Some support1 report
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Cayetano, a minority leader in the Senate, called for Department of Energy involvement regarding Meralco's impact on the Luzon grid.Some support1 report
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Meralco is ready to support initial fleet electrification in the Philippines.Some support1 report
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Panfilo Lacson filed a Senate investigation resolution, while Sherwin Gatchalian urged grid modernization and Meralco rates were compared to Southeast Asia.Some support1 report
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Meralco bills are causing financial strain on members of Selda, leading to calls for a review of the current electricity pricing policies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Senator Risa Hontiveros calls for a policy preventing Meralco from disconnecting service due to unpaid bills.Some support1 report
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Meralco and MediaQuest have formed a partnership aimed at boosting media literacy.Some support1 report
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Leading infrastructure projects in Pasig City, Philippines, must accommodate existing Meralco utilities.Some support1 report
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Market expansion requires efficient distribution utilities, according to recent reports.Some support1 report
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Meralco is coordinating with the Department of Energy regarding permitting requirements for its power generation operations in the Philippines.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Meralco, City Savings Bank, and Aboitiz Group collaborate on infrastructure and digital equity for public schools.Some support2 reports
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City paid overdue utility payments to Manila Water and Meralco.Some support1 report
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Meralco and VinEnergo are partnering for energy expansion in the Philippines, amid a Deloitte study noting rising EV interest.Some support1 report
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Meralco announced a strategic partnership with PLDT and MSpectrum in the capital city of the Philippines.Some support2 reports
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Meralco warns about the risks associated with unregulated installations in the Philippines.Some support1 report
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Poe welcomed Meralco's petition to return funds, while Congress passed a resolution urging the refund of overcollections.Some support1 report
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Meralco's rate increase in the Philippines was tempered by First Gas's decline amid supply pressures in the Luzon grid.Some support1 report
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Meralco and local government units launched joint clearing operations in Pasig City to improve public safety and combat urban blight.Some support1 report
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Meralco is providing competitive power rates to Calamba Medical Center, which is located in Southern Luzon and serves customers in Metro Manila.Some support3 reports
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News at the entities that move Meralco most-
Manuel V. Pangilinan StructuralDSWD partnered with the MVP Group in Apalit, the hometown of Manuel V. Pangilinan.Moves Meralco
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Department of Energy StructuralThe Department of Energy seeks solutions from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies through a collaborative challenge area.Moves Meralco
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Marcos OperationalLeaders Marcos and Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.Moves Meralco
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Middle East Shared contextThe Middle East conflict and El Nino are straining fertilizer exports and shipping routes, coinciding with geopolitical tensions involving NATO and Russia.Moves Meralco
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Rubio StructuralMarco Rubio is scheduled to visit Mumbai, prompting Rahul Gandhi to question Prime Minister Modi regarding the trip.Moves Meralco
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University of the Philippines OperationalConverge has established a strategic training partnership with the University of the Philippines.Moves Meralco
Connections
The 40 strongest of 71, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Manuel V. Pangilinan Structural
Manuel V. Pangilinan holds controlling ownership and serves as a key executive leader of Meralco.
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Manila Operational
Meralco operates as a major power utility serving customers and headquartered within the city of Manila.
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Department of Energy Structural
The relationship is a formal regulatory structure where the DOE issues directives, sets policy parameters, and oversees Meralco's operations regarding energy sector compliance.
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Middle East Shared context
Meralco's operational costs are influenced by geopolitical conflicts and resulting price hikes originating in the Middle East.
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EMX Structural
Meralco is currently implementing EMX technology as part of its operational system rollout.
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Eastern Visayas Structural
Meralco functions as the essential power provider for the region of Eastern Visayas.
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Batangas City Operational
Meralco provides essential utility services to the city of Batangas, establishing an ongoing operational link.
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Rubio Structural
Rubio holds the executive role of CEO within Meralco PowerGen Corp, a key operational entity of Meralco.
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University of the Philippines Operational
Meralco maintains an ongoing functional partnership with the University of the Philippines by hosting internships for its students.
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First Pacific Structural
First Pacific holds a 48 percent ownership stake in Meralco as of January 1, 2026.
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MBrace Structural
Meralco has integrated MBrace technology enterprise-wide into its operations as part of a larger diversity program.
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Marcos Operational
Marcos actively uses political and regulatory influence to intervene in Meralco's operations and policy implementation.
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Vingroup Operational
Vingroup and Meralco are actively partnering in the renewable energy sector for energy expansion.
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Juan Structural
Juan serves as the ERC chairman, providing regulatory oversight to Meralco.
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Luzon Operational
Meralco's operations and costs are directly influenced by the supply pressures, infrastructure needs, and environmental conditions of the Luzon grid.
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Albay Transactional
Meralco is actively exploring expansion and takeover opportunities in Albay, driven by local power reliability issues and debt.
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Marcos Operational
Meralco is actively supporting policy proposals put forth by Marcos, including calls for EPIRA amendments and VAT removal.
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First Gas Operational
First Gas's decline in performance directly influenced and tempered Meralco's rate increase decisions.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue Structural
The Bureau of Internal Revenue applies tax law and regulatory oversight to Meralco regarding VAT on system loss charges.
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Batangas Shared context
Meralco operates and sources power from facilities within the geographic area of Batangas.
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Cavite Operational
Meralco provides electricity service to customers residing in the province of Cavite.
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Selda Structural
Meralco provides essential services that are the basis of the relationship with Selda members, whose financial stability is impacted by the bills.
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Gapan Shared context
Meralco receives power from a solar project located in Gapan.
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Pampanga Operational
Meralco provides electricity service to the province of Pampanga.
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San Miguel Transactional
San Miguel sold Meralco shares in a current transaction.
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Congress Structural
Congress passed a resolution urging Meralco to refund overcollections.
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South Cotabato Operational
Meralco is planning to expand its service footprint and pursue joint ventures in South Cotabato.
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De La Salle University Transactional
Meralco utilized DLSU's facilities for its Power Academy lecture series.
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Philippines Shared context
Meralco is a major electric utility whose operations are situated within the Philippine market and regulatory environment.
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Metro Manila Shared context
Meralco operates and provides electricity services within the geographic context of Metro Manila.
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Ramon S. Ang Mentioned together
Meralco is associated with entities led by Ramon S. Ang.
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Claire Castro Shared context
Claire Castro comments on industry practices regarding utility theft, which Meralco exemplifies.
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Nueva Ecija Shared context
Meralco is operating within a solar energy project that is geographically situated across five municipalities in Nueva Ecija.
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Bulacan Shared context
Meralco conducts operations and delivers electricity within the geographical area of Bulacan.
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Central Luzon Shared context
Meralco's related entities are observed developing facilities within the Central Luzon region.
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Erwin Tulfo Mentioned together
A is focused on scrutinizing Meralco's business operations, specifically regarding power company bills.
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Bongbong Shared context
The location of the executive office is implicated in the President's call regarding the removal of system-loss charges affecting Meralco's operations.
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Poe Transactional
Poe acknowledged Meralco's petition concerning the return of funds.
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senate Shared context
The entities are mentioned in the context of general market requirements for efficient distribution utilities.
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Risa Hontiveros Structural
Senator Hontiveros advocates for a no disconnection policy regarding Meralco bills.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- Manuel V. Pangilinan and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. acquired stakes in Meralco.
- Meralco plans service upgrades and expansion to improve power reliability, while Bayan Muna calls for an investigation into electric cooperative issues.
- Juan has been named as the Energy Regulatory Commission chairman overseeing Meralco's operations in Manila.
- Meralco is showing interest in a takeover related to ALECO debt.
September 2026
6 events- The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued an RMC removing VAT on system loss charges, following President Marcos's intervention and Congress's action.
- Meralco, the Department of Energy, and various companies including Nissan and Toyota participate in an EV summit promoting electric vehicle adoption in the Philippines.
- Meralco is partnering with SHINE Special Education Center, Inc. and MBrace to fulfill corporate social responsibility goals as part of its larger diversity program.
- Meralco is hosting internships for students from the University of the Philippines.
- MTerra Solar spans Bulacan, with Meralco and Manuel V. Pangilinan involved in the energy sector.
- Power was produced in Batangas and Bataan and transmitted to distribution utilities on August 30, 2026.
August 2026
11 events- Pulse Asia conducted a nationwide survey in the Philippines, coinciding with the Department of Energy issuing a circular removing solar barriers.
- Meralco, the country's largest power firm, is owned 48 percent by First Pacific, whose magnate is Salim. Manuel V. Pangilinan serves as Meralco's CEO.
- Meralco operates within the Philippine market structure.
- Meralco upgraded the Camarin Substation located in Caloocan on August 17, 2026.
- Meralco addressed the viability of nuclear energy within the Philippine energy sector.
- Meralco Power Academy held a lecture series at De La Salle University, and Rubio was identified as CEO of Meralco PowerGen Corp.
- Heavy rains and flooding disrupted Meralco services in Luzon.
- The World Bank is discussing the growth trajectory and power generation needs of the Philippines, with Meralco as a key operational entity.
- Meralco received power from a solar project located in Gapan.
- Meralco is rolling out its EMX system, which is an upgraded version of EMC.
- Consumers in Manila face rate hikes from Meralco due to rising generation costs and market pressures.
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July 2026
22 events- The Energy Regulatory Commission oversees Meralco's franchise areas and billing, while the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports ERC reforms to enhance market competition.
- Meralco is exploring expansion and joint ventures in specific provinces including Batangas, Albay, and South Cotabato due to power reliability issues.
- MGEN is developing a facility in Central Luzon, a project involving Meralco and businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan.
- President Marcos is seeking to prohibit Meralco from passing system loss charges while the Senate prioritizes bills to boost workers' pay.
- One Meralco Foundation (OMF) was identified as the corporate social responsibility arm of Meralco.
- DOE directed Meralco to execute PPA extension for power sourcing from Batangas into the Luzon grid.
- The Federal Reserve's hawkish hold is negatively impacting global risk appetite, leading to a sell-off in the local market affecting Meralco and Aboitiz Equity Ventures.
- Meralco is sourcing power from the Sta. Rita plant in Batangas to support the Luzon grid.
- The Department of Energy and Meralco are discussing industry viability under proposed EPIRA amendments.
- The Department of Energy and Meralco are assessing the pricing structure for a comprehensive review.
- Marcos sought energy reforms from the Department of Energy, which are expected to affect Meralco operations.
- Claire Castro urged utilities to curb theft as the Department of Energy clarified the scope of Marcos' energy proposals.
- Ferdinand Marcos, in his capacity as Senate leader, is now overseeing the committee tasked with examining power company bills, including those related to Meralco.
- Win Gatchalian urges the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to audit Meralco's rising retail rates, specifically focusing on fuel and distribution charges.
- The LTFRB is considering expanding fuel subsidy programs while Meralco expands its enterprise-wide MBrace program.
- Cayetano, a minority leader in the Senate, called for Department of Energy involvement regarding Meralco's impact on the Luzon grid.
- Meralco is ready to support initial fleet electrification in the Philippines.
- Panfilo Lacson filed a Senate investigation resolution, while Sherwin Gatchalian urged grid modernization and Meralco rates were compared to Southeast Asia.
- Senator Risa Hontiveros calls for a policy preventing Meralco from disconnecting service due to unpaid bills.
- Meralco and MediaQuest have formed a partnership aimed at boosting media literacy.
- Leading infrastructure projects in Pasig City, Philippines, must accommodate existing Meralco utilities.
- Market expansion requires efficient distribution utilities, according to recent reports.
June 2026
13 events- Meralco raised prices by 10 percent in the Philippines since the conflict began, amidst market shifts influenced by the Iran war and China's solar panel supply.
- Meralco, the Philippines, and Vingroup are collaborating to explore renewable energy solutions to support the country's growing power needs.
- Meralco bills are causing financial strain on members of Selda, leading to calls for a review of the current electricity pricing policies.
- Meralco is coordinating with the Department of Energy regarding permitting requirements for its power generation operations in the Philippines.
- Meralco, City Savings Bank, and Aboitiz Group collaborate on infrastructure and digital equity for public schools.
- City paid overdue utility payments to Manila Water and Meralco.
- Meralco and VinEnergo are partnering for energy expansion in the Philippines, amid a Deloitte study noting rising EV interest.
- Meralco announced a strategic partnership with PLDT and MSpectrum in the capital city of the Philippines.
- Meralco warns about the risks associated with unregulated installations in the Philippines.
- Poe welcomed Meralco's petition to return funds, while Congress passed a resolution urging the refund of overcollections.
- Meralco's rate increase in the Philippines was tempered by First Gas's decline amid supply pressures in the Luzon grid.
- Meralco and local government units launched joint clearing operations in Pasig City to improve public safety and combat urban blight.
- Meralco is providing competitive power rates to Calamba Medical Center, which is located in Southern Luzon and serves customers in Metro Manila.