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Meralco

Meralco, a major electricity distribution company in the Philippines, has recently adjusted its rates and is expanding its energy portfolio with renewable and coal projects. It has cut electricity rates for December and is preparing to bid for a coal plant while also developing a solar farm with ACWA Power. Meralco is also exploring nuclear energy as the Philippines aims to incorporate it into its power mix by 2050.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, January 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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Recent developments on Meralco

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Meralco, USTDA partner for SMR feasibility study in PH

Meralco is collaborating with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to conduct a feasibility study on the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) in the Philippines.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM

Ex-Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista acquitted of graft charges

Former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista has been acquitted of graft charges concerning a P25.34 million solar power project deal.

Tue, December 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Meralco cuts electricity rates by P0.3557 per kWh for December

Meralco has announced a reduction in electricity rates by P0.3557 per kilowatt-hour for the holiday season.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Meralco to bid for 1,200MW coal plant offtake in early 2026

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is preparing to bid in early 2026 for a competitive selection process (CSP) or baseload capacity auction to secure an offtake agreement for its 1,200-megawatt coal power plant in Atimonan, Quezon.

Thu, December 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM

MPower to supply electricity to Aseana City properties

MPower, the retail electricity arm of Meralco, will supply electricity to properties in Aseana City, Makati, and Parañaque through a new agreement with Aseana Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc. (DMWAI).

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Meralco, ACWA Power to build 125MW solar farm in Iloilo

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) and Saudi Arabia-based ACWA Power are proceeding with a joint 125-megawatt solar project in Concepcion, Iloilo, their first venture under their partnership.

Tue, November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM

MPIC posts 14% income growth to P23.6B in first nine months

Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) sustained its strong momentum in the first nine months of 2025, with core net income rising by 14% to P23.6 billion.

Thu, November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Rep Leviste donates P6 billion from stock sales to foundation

Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste has donated at least P6 billion from his share sales in Solar Philippines New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) to his Lingkod Legarda Leviste Foundation.

Tue, November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM

DOE estimates 1 month for full power restoration post-Uwan

The Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that full power restoration for millions affected by Super Typhoon Uwan may take about a month, with over 60% of affected municipalities already having power restored.

Mon, November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM

197,133 Meralco customers lose power due to typhoon

Over 197,000 Meralco customers experienced power outages due to Super Typhoon Uwan.