Tuesday, 14 April 2026
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Meralco hikes April power rates as peso weakens, demand rises
Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) raised electricity rates this April, citing higher generation costs driven largely by the depreciation of the peso against the US dollar and tighter supply conditions in the Luzon grid.
24 Mar 2026
7:39PM
Meralco gains support as outages hit Batangas town
Thousands of residents and business owners in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas are moving to switch power providers, escalating pressure on Batangas II Electric Cooperative (Batelec II) after years of outages that are now threatening a tourism-driven local economy.
16 Mar 2026
10:17AM
Meralco, partners unite to promote animal welfare advocacy
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) joined partners from government, the private sector, and civil society to reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting animal welfare, protecting public health, and creating safer communities for both people and animals.
13 Mar 2026
6:01PM
Consunji firms Semirara, DMCI rally amid Meralco partnership talks
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. rebounded above P30 for the first time since its February plunge, as investors bet a possible partnership between the Pangilinan and Consunji groups could help secure the future of the Semirara coal concession.
10 Mar 2026
2:22PM
Meralco moves to shield power prices from Middle East tensions
Manila Electric Company said it is moving to shield customers from possible electricity price pressure as tensions in the Middle East threaten global fuel markets.
10 Mar 2026
10:01AM
Meralco, Korean firms sign deal to advance nuclear energy
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) to explore cooperation in advancing nuclear energy development in the Philippines.
4 Mar 2026
1:42PM
Meralco reviews fuel mix as natural gas reliance exposes power costs
Meralco’s supply portfolio is heavily weighted toward natural gas, which currently accounts for about 60 percent of its power mix. Much of this comes from gas-fired plants that historically relied on Malampaya gas and are increasingly shifting toward imported liquefied natural gas.
25 Feb 2026
2:50PM
Power generation boom drives Meralco 2025 profit jump despite softer demand
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan-backed Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) grew core net income 12 percent to P50.57 billion in 2025 as a surge in power generation sales lifted earnings despite softer electricity demand.
17 Feb 2026
1:07PM
Sual Power outbids 5 rivals for Meralco 200-MW supply deal
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced that it has secured the lowest offer from Sual Power Inc. (SPI), a subsidiary of San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp., for its 200-megawatt (MW) baseload supply requirement following a competitive selection process (CSP).
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