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The 150-hectare industrial estate in Cavite becomes one of the country’s first mixed-use developments to take advantage of RAP, which enables qualified customers to combine electricity demand across facilities for more competitive power rates and supply flexibility.
Why it matters
This partnership marks a milestone in the country’s push for energy democratization—a movement giving more organizations the power to choose where and how they source their electricity.
As energy costs remain volatile and sustainability pressures grow, initiatives like RAP offer companies an edge in both cost efficiency and environmental responsibility.
“Our partnership with MPower marks a strategic step toward advancing sustainability and operational excellence in the industrial sector,” said FCIEAI president Micaela Laila Flores, in a press release. “Together, we are building a legacy of innovation, impact, and sustainable growth.”
Empowering industries, fueling growth
Under the ERC’s Customer Choice Program, RAP allows customers within a single franchise area to act as one contestable entity—unlocking access to retail competition and customized energy solutions.
“FCIE’s participation in the RAP sets a new benchmark for energy collaboration in the Philippines,” said MPower head Redel Domingo. “By consolidating demand and adopting more efficient power solutions, this partnership advances sustainable progress.”
The move signals a growing trend among Philippine industrial estates and business parks to embrace market liberalization and energy transparency, making retail competition not just a policy shift—but a power play for smarter, greener growth. —Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
