Wednesday, 14 January 2026
1 day ago
Meralco unit: SPNEC deal separate from Leviste microgrid franchise issue
A unit of Manuel V. Pangilinan-backed Manila Electric Co. said its investment in SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) is separate from Solar Para Sa Bayan Corporation (SPBC), amid renewed scrutiny linked to Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste and his solar microgrid franchise.
1 day ago
Meralco cuts power rates for second straight month
Meralco customers will start 2026 with lower electricity bills as the country’s largest power distributor announced another rate cut for January — offering modest but welcome relief amid persistent cost-of-living pressures.
6 days ago
Meralco draws 15 bidders for 200-MW baseload requirement
Strong bidder interest in Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) latest Competitive Selection Process (CSP) signals continued momentum in the Philippines’ push for renewable energy compliance under the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS).
15 Dec 2025
11:37AM
Meralco opens bidding for 200 MW baseload RE capacity
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has kicked off a Competitive Selection Process (CSP) to secure 200 megawatts (MW) of baseload renewable energy (RE) capacity, as part of its compliance with the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and its broader sustainability strategy.
9 Dec 2025
1:32PM
Meralco slashes December electricity rate by P0.35/kWh
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) rolled back its electricity rate for December by P0.3557 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), bringing the overall household rate down to P13.1145 per kWh from P13.4702 per kWh in November.
5 Dec 2025
3:49PM
Meralco, PEZA partner to power new ecozones, boost investments
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is deepening its push for sustainable industrial development through a new partnership with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to accelerate the energization of greenfield ecozones across the country.
10 Nov 2025
3:06PM
Meralco hikes November electricity rate by P0.1520 per kWh
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has increased its November electricity rate by P0.1520 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), bringing the overall household rate to P13.4702 per kWh from P13.3182 per kWh in October.
4 Nov 2025
7:48AM
Meralco boosts power reliability with Calamba substation upgrade
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has completed the upgrade of its Calamba 230 kilovolt (kV)–115 kV Delivery Point Substation, reinforcing the reliability and stability of electricity service across parts of Laguna and Batangas.
29 Oct 2025
12:04PM
Leviste sells P13.8-B SPNEC stake to MVP-led Meralco’s renewable unit MGreen
Billionaire congressman Leandro Leviste has completed the sale of P13.76 billion worth of shares in SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) to the group of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, cementing the latter’s control of one of the country’s largest solar operators.
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