Press Releases

MTerra Solar Phase 1 Begins Commercial Operations

MTerra Solar Phase 1 Begins Commercial Operations

The MTerra Solar project is a key part of MGEN’s growing renewable energy portfolio and its commitment to supporting the Philippines’ energy transition. Pasig City, Philippines – 03 September 2026 — MTerra Solar Phase 1 has officially declared commercial operations...

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MGEN Builds Culture Through Everyday Practice

MGEN Builds Culture Through Everyday Practice

MGEN shapes its workplace culture through consistent, everyday practices across its offices and sites. Seen on the photo are One MGEN employees gathered for the opening of the Sportsfest.   27 August 2026 – Pasig City, Philippines — A year after marking its 15th...

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MGEN commits Php 20.3 million for community programs

MGEN commits Php 20.3 million for community programs

Executives from One Meralco sign the deed of donation amounting to Php 20.3 million for host communities across Luzon and Visayas. Seen on the photo (from L-R) are: MGEN Renewables President and CEO Dennis B. Jordan, MGEN Thermal President and CEO Arnel L. Santos,...

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MGEN Inaugurates MTerra Solar Phase 1

MGEN Inaugurates MTerra Solar Phase 1

Public and private sector officials at the MTerra Solar Phase 1 Inauguration. Seen on the photo (from L-R) are: Gen. Tinio Mayor Sherry Ann Bolisay; Gapan Mayor Joy Pascual; Nueva Ecija Rep. Emerson Pascual; MGEN President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio; Department of...

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In the News

A vital resource of modern reality

By Orlando Oxales Manila Standard   Before the pandemic, the Department of Energy and the power industry already warned of tight power supply which according to National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) data was already alarming in 2019 with 51 yellow alerts...

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GBP starts solar plant construction in Rizal

By Jordeene Lagare Manila Times   Global Business Power Corp. (GBP), through subsidiary PH Renewables, Inc. (PHRI), started the construction of its 115-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Baras, Rizal. The solar facility, located within a 135-hectare area inside...

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Meralco nears full coverage

By Maria Romero The Daily Tribune   Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is only several households away from hitting a long-held target to connect all households in its franchise area to the electricity network. During the company’s...

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Meralco says sales in April rose 3% after lax ECQ rules

By Alena Mae Flores Manila Standard Manila Electric Co., the biggest retailer of electricity, posted a three-percent increase in sales in April, reflecting a recovery from demand year-on-year. Meralco attributed the higher April sales to “mainly due to less strict...

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Meralco sales volume up

By Danessa Rivera Philippine Star   MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) managed to grow its sales volume by three percent in the first four months of the year, showing signs of recovery despite the continuing pandemic. “The first few months of the...

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Firm’s ER 1-94 remittances help build lab in Iloilo City

By Manila Standard   Global Business Power Corporation (GBP), through subsidiaries Panay Energy Development Corporation (PEDC) and Panay Power Corporation (PPC), has supported Iloilo City and its efforts to fight COVID-19 through Energy Regulations 1-94 (ER 1-94)...

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Meralco to source 1,500-MW renewable power in next 5 years

By BusinessWorld   MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) plans to draw on renewable energy (RE) sources for 1,500 megawatts (MW) of its power needs in the next five years as the firm ramps up the construction of utility-scale renewables plants, a company official said on...

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Belated reaction

By Mary Ann Reyes Philippine Star   The scorching heat we are currently experiencing is due to the fact that we are still in the so-called Philippine summer months, so-called since we do not actually have a summer season. Unfortunately, because most of us are...

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