MGEN and Mano Amiga Philippines representatives formalize their partnership through the signing of an agreement providing ₱1.2 million in scholarship support for 20 students for School Year 2027-2028. Seen on the photo are (from L-R): Mano Amiga Philippines Board of Trustees Member Lydia Echauz; Mano Amiga Philippines Auditor Mandee Barretto-Lim; Mano Amiga Philippines Executive Director Lynn Pinugu; Mano Amiga Philippines President and Chairman of the Board Virgilio Peña; MGEN President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio; MGEN Thermal President and CEO Arnel L. Santos; MGEN Sustainability, Communications, External Affairs Head Atty. Christer A. Gaudiano; MGEN Board Member Jose Ma. Lim; MGEN External Affairs Head Margarita B. David; MPower Senior Vice President and Head Redel M. Domingo; MGEN Chief Finance Officer Jasper B. Virola
13 November 2026 – Pasig City, Philippines – Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) has strengthened its partnership with Mano Amiga Philippines through ₱1.2 million in scholarship support for 20 students for School Year 2027-2028 — reinforcing its commitment to helping provide access to quality education and creating opportunities for future generations.
Mano Amiga Philippines is a non-stock, non-profit educational institution dedicated to providing children from underserved communities with access to quality education and holistic development. The scholarship support will help cover the educational needs of selected Mano Amiga students throughout the school year, building on MGEN’s continuing efforts to support programs that help young learners reach their full potential.
MGEN also intends to continue providing scholarship support annually, subject to periodic assessment and evaluation of the program.
“Supporting education is one of the most meaningful ways we can contribute to the country’s long-term development. Our partnership with Mano Amiga goes beyond providing immediate assistance – we want to support students throughout their journey and help create opportunities that will enable them to become future leaders and contributors to our communities,” said MGEN President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio.
The scholarship initiative follows MGEN’s earlier support for Mano Amiga in August 2026, when it provided classroom furniture, learning manipulatives, facility repairs, and grounds maintenance to improve learning spaces for students. MGEN also distributed Balik Eskwela kits containing essential school supplies for Grade 1 students, in tandem with One Meralco Foundation (OMF), to help start the new school year.
Through its partnership with Mano Amiga Philippines, MGEN continues to support initiatives that address both immediate learning needs and longer-term educational opportunities for students. The partnership forms part of MGEN’s broader commitment to supporting communities and investing in the next generation as it advances its mission of powering a better tomorrow.
In partnership with Mano Amiga Philippines, MGEN provided classroom support to help improve learning spaces for students. MGEN also partnered with OMF to distribute Balik Eskwela kits containing essential school supplies.