COLLECTIVE RESPONSE TO PRESIDENTIAL COMMITMENTS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR. Meralco leaders
led by Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan highlighted the results of the company’s close collaboration with
government partners to translate national policy directions of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. into concrete
and consumer-focused programs that deliver measurable benefits for the Filipinos.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Philippines’ national energy agenda, pledging closer collaboration with regulators and policymakers to accelerate reforms that directly benefit Filipino consumers.
At an event held at Meralco’s headquarters in Pasig City, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined Meralco Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan, Sharon S. Garin of the Department of Energy, and Francis Saturnino C. Juan of the Energy Regulatory Commission in underscoring shared priorities: social protection, renewable energy expansion, and universal electrification.
The gathering reinforced the administration’s 2025 State of the Nation Address directives, with energy security and affordability placed at the center of national development.
Pangilinan highlighted tangible outcomes of public-private cooperation, particularly enhancements to the Lifeline Rate Subsidy Program, ensuring marginalized households receive electricity bill discounts more efficiently. He also cited reforms to streamline net metering applications, aligning with the government’s goal of energizing at least one million homes through rooftop solar by 2028.
COLLECTIVE RESPONSE TO PRESIDENTIAL COMMITMENTS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR. President
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (second from left) joined Meralco Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan (third from
left), DOE Secretary Sharon S. Garin (leftmost), and DICT Secretary Henry R. Aguda (rightmost) and other
national and local government leaders in affirming shared commitments to social protection, renewable
energy adoption, and universal access to electricity–which are priorities for the power sector that the
President outlined in his 2025 State of the Nation Address.
In advancing total electrification, Pangilinan emphasized the use of both conventional grid infrastructure and innovative hybrid systems. A recent milestone includes a hybrid solar installation set to provide round-the-clock electricity to more than 1,000 residents of Cagbalete Island in Mauban, Quezon—demonstrating how distributed energy solutions can transform remote communities.
On the renewable front, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) is preparing to energize MTerra Solar, a 3,500-megawatt solar facility integrated with a 4,500-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system. Once fully operational, it is expected to become the largest integrated solar and storage project in the country.
An initial 85 MW of capacity is scheduled for dispatch this month—less than 15 months after President Marcos led its inauguration in November 2024.
Beyond solar, Meralco disclosed it has secured a $2.8-million technical assistance grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential deployment of nuclear power plants in the Philippines. The initiative aligns with the government’s policy direction to evaluate nuclear energy as part of a diversified and resilient energy mix, anchored on safety and regulatory preparedness.
Pangilinan stressed that these milestones were made possible through coordinated action among government agencies, regulators, utilities, and host communities. He expressed appreciation for the administration’s policy clarity and institutional support, noting that sustained collaboration remains critical as the country confronts rising demand, energy transition pressures, and affordability challenges.
President Marcos, in his remarks, commended Meralco’s electrification drive and renewable investments, citing their importance in strengthening long-term energy security while reducing carbon emissions. He acknowledged the company’s role in expanding renewable capacity, advancing net metering participation, and ensuring that even geographically isolated communities gain access to reliable power.
As the country navigates a complex energy transition, Meralco signaled it will continue to move beyond its mandate as a distribution utility—positioning itself as a strategic partner in delivering inclusive growth, sustainable infrastructure, and a more resilient national grid.