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Meralco

Meralco is a leading Philippine electric utility company investing in smart grid technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure improvements to enhance power reliability and support the country's energy transition. It is expanding underground cabling, deploying battery storage systems, and pursuing renewable energy auctions to strengthen the national power grid. Meralco also remains active in disaster response, ensuring quick restoration of power during typhoons and other weather-related disruptions.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, October 24, 2025 at 6:38 AM

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Recent developments on Meralco

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Meralco partners with Itron for smart grid deployment

Meralco has partnered with US-based Itron, Inc. to deploy its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program, aiming to establish a smart grid.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Meralco to spend 10x more on underground cabling project by 2030

Meralco is significantly expanding its underground cabling project to improve network resilience and remove unsightly overhead power and telecommunication lines in Metro Manila and surrounding areas.

Sun, October 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM

NGCP transmission lines in Luzon resume normal ops as Tropical Storm Ramil approaches

All National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission lines and facilities in Luzon have resumed normal operations as of Sunday afternoon.

Sun, October 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Meralco on full alert as Tropical Storm Ramil nears Luzon

Meralco has placed its crews on full alert as Tropical Storm Ramil affects parts of Luzon.

Mon, October 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM

Meralco raises rates by P0.2331 per kWh for October

Meralco announced a P0.2331 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in electricity rates for October, resulting in a higher overall rate of P13.3182 per kWh for a typical household.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Meralco eyes generation charge hike on peso's depreciation

Meralco anticipates an increase in its generation charge for October due to the peso's depreciation against the dollar, which raises the cost of dollar-denominated power supply contracts.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DOE OKs Meralco auction for 200MW renewable energy supply

The Department of Energy (DOE) has approved Meralco's request to conduct an auction for 200 megawatts of renewable energy baseload supply.

Mon, September 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Meralco eyes REIT listing to fund renewable energy projects

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is considering a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) offering as a way to fund its expanding project portfolio.

Fri, September 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Opong leaves 18,000 Meralco customers without power

As of Friday afternoon, approximately 18,000 Manila Electric Company (Meralco) customers remain without power following Severe Tropical Storm Opong.

Thu, September 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Meralco unit to build 49 MW battery storage system in Cebu

Meralco PowerGen Corporation's (MGEN) subsidiary, Toledo Energy Development Corp., has contracted with CATL and SUMEC to construct a 49-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) in Toledo, Cebu.