Greenfield ecozones—built from the ground up—require modern, resilient power infrastructure to attract manufacturers, logistics firms, and tech locators. The Meralco–PEZA partnership aims to strengthen the Philippines’ competitiveness as a premier investment destination.
Partnership anchored on electrifying new ecozones
The collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, covers the development and energization of PEZA-owned greenfield sites, including the Pantao Ecozone in Albay and the Palawan Mega Ecozone in Puerto Princesa.
Meralco currently supplies power to 244 out of 433 ecozones nationwide, such as the Cavite Economic Zone and First Philippine Industrial Park in Batangas.
The signing was led by Meralco chair and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan, COO Ronnie L. Aperocho, and SVP Arnel D. Casanova, alongside PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga and Deputy Director General Anidelle Joy M. Alguso.
Reliable, affordable power for emerging industrial hubs
Under the partnership, PEZA will identify ecozones for assessment and secure access and permits, while Meralco will design and deliver innovative, customized energy solutions to support investor operations.
“These projects, developed from the ground up, demand modern and reliable infrastructure, with power distribution systems at their core,” Aperocho said, calling the agreement a major step in building ecozones that can serve as engines of national growth.
Meralco said its work aligns with its broader role in supporting government efforts to attract high-value investments by ensuring dependable electricity supply.
“By combining PEZA’s commitment to creating globally competitive investment destinations with Meralco’s expertise in delivering world-class utility services, we will ensure that dependable power becomes the backbone of sustainable development,” Aperocho added. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
