Former Manila Electric Company (Meralco) president and CEO Oscar Reyes passed away on Friday at the age of 79, the country’s largest power distributor announced.
Meralco extended its condolences to the Reyes family, “as we pray for peace and comfort in this difficult time,” and paid tribute to his leadership. Reyes led Meralco from 2012 to 2019 and was remembered for “exemplifying steadfast and humble leadership—leaving an enduring mark on Meralco, the energy sector, and the countless lives he touched.”
“Oscar will be remembered for championing customer service, spreading the light to communities even beyond our franchise area,” the company said. It added that Reyes’ strategic foresight and philosophy of “sweating the assets” helped guide Meralco’s modernization while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational integrity, and execution excellence.