Meralco ramps up campaign on Lifeline Rate Program

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has strengthened its information campaigns in different cities and provinces across its franchise area to help increase the beneficiaries of the lifeline rate program. 

Through its barangay caravans, the company is also accepting on-site applications to encourage members of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and other qualified marginalized households to apply.

Lower Power Rates for Meralco Customers this July

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a P0.7213 per kilowatt hour (kWh) decrease in power rates this July. This reduction is equivalent to P144 in total savings for a typical household consuming 200 kWh. 

Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga explained that the rate reduction was triggered mainly by the lower generation charge due to lower costs from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, Power Supply Agreements, and Independent Power Producers.

Meralco and One Meralco Foundation's Powerful Communications Shines Bright at the 58th Anvil Awards

The country’s largest power distributor once again exemplified communication excellence as it emerged as one of the top companies at the Public Relations Society of the Philippines’ Gabi ng Parangal held at Marriott Hotel Manila on March 8. Meralco was among the finalists for the Company of the Year and took home one Gold Anvil and eight Silver Anvils in recognition of its campaigns and programs that light up the way in energy industry, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability communications. Leading the Meralco contingent during the awards night is Meralco Vice President and Head for Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga.

About MERALCO

Meralco is the largest electric power distribution company and the largest private sector utility in the Philippines.  Through a Consolidated Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Meralco provides electric service within its franchise coverage.  Its subsidiaries are engaged in engineering and consulting, construction, bills payments and other electricity-related services.  A subsidiary is in the process of developing the Company’s power generation portfolio. 

Meralco is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE:  MER).  Meralco has the largest market capitalization among the Philippine listed utility and power sector companies.  Further information is available at www.meralco.com.ph.

Meralco is committed to data protection and privacy. To know more about how the Company protects personal data, please visit https://company.meralco.com.ph/privacy-statement.

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Meralco cements commitment to sustainability, joins United Nations Global Compact

 

Meralco President and CEO Atty. Ray C. Espinosa formalizes the power utility’s commitment to the United Nations Global Compact, a strategic pact that encourages business and non-business institutions to align their strategies and operations with ten universal principles on bettering human rights, labor conditions, environmental stewardship, and anti-corruption measures.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) became the latest Filipino organization to join the United Nations Global Compact last May 2021.

The UN Global Compact, which was launched in July 2000, encourages stakeholders worldwide to align their strategies and operations to the pact’s Ten Principles, which are anchored on sustainable and socially responsible policies on the improvement of universal human rights, labor rights and freedoms, environmental consciousness, and anti-corruption efforts.

Alfamart Powers Through the Pandemic with 1000-Store Milestone

 

To say that 2020 was a trying year for everyone would be an understatement. While businesses, particularly retail establishments, were either closing or downsizing, super minimart Alfamart had one thing on their mind: expansion to reach more communities.

Alfamart prides itself in being a one-stop hop providing daily essentials accessibly to households. Its stores are a tricycle ride away from the communities they serve, underscoring its goal of making grocery shopping convenient for everyone.

Last year, the minimart opened its 1000th store in Barangay Santiago, General Trias, Cavite. A total of 267* stores were opened in 2020 alone.

Hospital Built on Bayanihan Continues to Give Back and Pay It Forward

It took all of 27 days from the time construction started on April 2020 to set up the Complex of Hope, the originally 12-bed dedicated facility for COVID-19 patients of The Medical City South Luzon in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

“This was built from donations from various stakeholders in our community. The bayanihan spirit really kicked in,” said Dr. Jose Enrico Juliano, Chief Operating Officer of TMC South Luzon. “A group donated container vans. Some people lent us vehicles so our staff can be shuttled without fear of being exposed to the virus. There was even a group that gave siopao to our frontliners.”

Now more than ever, the facility takes pride in fostering good relationships not only with the community but also with its business partners. “We are also lucky to have a perfect relationship with Meralco,” Juliano added. “We can always count on them for our power supply—anticipating contingencies and preparing for both natural and man-made disasters.”

Meralco Communicates Excellence In 2021

 

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the country’s premier electric distribution utility, continues to exude excellence beyond providing stable and reliable power in its franchise area. Recognized for its initiatives centered on customer service excellence, communication, and transparency, it recently bagged three (3) golds, three (3) silvers, and three (3) bronzes at the 2021 Stevie International Business Awards (IBA). It commanded superiority in the field of communications in the global scene as it bested 3,700 nominations from various organizations from different industries in 65 countries.

The prestigious Stevie International Business Awards is an annual awards program started in 2002 and joined by top corporations to showcase professional achievements and compete for various awards. It honors and generates public recognition of these achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide and is one of the world’s most coveted prizes.

Awarded Gold were the One Meralco Foundation (OMF) program “One for Trees: Helping Farmers Survive the Pandemic through Sustainable Reforestation;” the “Meralco Annual Report,” which was recognized as the best annual report among utilities in 2021; and the “MVP The Man and His Art,” a book that showcases Filipino artistry that graces the halls of Meralco, PLDT, First Pacific, and MVP’s residence. The “Meralco Sustainability Report,” “Energizing off-grid schools in the Philippines,” and “Powering-up Communities Amidst the Pandemic” were given Silver awards. Meanwhile, “A Back to School Program to support Teacher-Frontliners during the Pandemic,” the “Meralco Advisory,” and the “Meralco Facebook page” each bagged a Bronze award.

Meralco bans all forms of smoking in company facilities

To further strengthen the company’s commitment for a healthier and more sustainable environment, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced that smoking, including vaping and using e-cigarettes, will no longer be allowed, effective March 1, 2020, in all Meralco facilities and premises.

To ensure complete compliance, the company placed visible signages around all Meralco properties, including former designated smoking areas. Security representatives will be regularly inspecting the said areas as a reinforced compliance check.

Meralco Bests Asian Utilities

(From L to R) Meralco VP & Marketing, Customer Solutions and Product Development Head Jose Antonio T. Valdez, Meralco Customer Solutions Manager Ramil T. Ruaro, Meralco South Business Area Head Ferdinand O. Geluz, Meralco SVP & Customer Retail Services and Corporate Communications Head Alfredo S. Panlilio, Meralco VP & Corporate Business Group Head Victor S. Genuino, Meralco SAVP & Marketing Head Edeliza T. Lim, and Meralco OIC of Home and Microbusiness Marketing Christine Teodosio-Cancino.

The annual Asian Utility Week awarded Meralco the pretigious “Best in Customer Engagement Project" for Meralco’s rollout of its prepaid electricity service, topping over 40 utilities from Asia.

Maliwanag ang Pasko with Meralco

Maliwanag ang Pasko with Meralco

Light up your homes and be merry this Christmas with P5,000 from Meralco.  Meralco with the Department of Tourism brings to you this festive season with a chance to win cash prizes from Meralco.

Take a picture of your house lighted with Christmas lights or a Liwanag Park near your house and submit it on Meralco's Facebook app for a chance to win P5,000 daily!  Promo is up now until Dec. 22, 2012.

CLICK HERE to know more.

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It's time for M.A.C.

Meralco Appliance Calculator: 

my electricity budget buddy

The  Meralco  Appliance  Calculator  (M.A.C.)  has  been  a  consumer’s  electricity budget buddy since 2003. The M.A.C.  is designed  to be an electricity bill management  tool  of Meralco  residential  customers  to  help  them:  a)  better manage their  electric consumption  and  their  electric bill; b) make wiser decisions  in buying home appliances, and; c) get home energy efficiency tips that are customized to their home electricity consumption. Any consumer can access  the M.A.C. from Meralco’s website: www.meralco.com.ph.  

  

Although  the M.A.C. has been around for many years now, new features and enhancements  are  constantly  being  introduced  to  enable  it  to  cater  to  the  growing demands of electricity users.  

  

With the new Meralco Appliance Calculator (M.A.C.), users can now have the option of using either “My Appliance Calculator” or “My Bill Manager”.  “My  Appliance  Calculator”  allows  the  user  to  calculate  the  estimated consumption cost of appliances - one at a time.  “My  Bill  Manager”,  on  the  other  hand,  allows  the  user  to  calculate  the estimated consumption cost of appliances in a table format. It allows the user to get an estimate of  the household’s  total electric consumption cost and see which appliances consume more electricity.  

Other  features  of  the  “My  Bill  Manager”  menu  include:  consumption manager,  energy  efficiency  adviser  and  target  bill  amount  estimator. Consumption manager allows  the user  to see  the corresponding electric consumption pie chart and some text description of the chart based on the information provided by the user. The energy efficiency adviser, meanwhile, allows user  to see some energy efficiency  tips based on  the  information provided by  the user. The  target bill amount estimator, on the  other  hand,  allows  the  user  to  see  an  estimate  of  his  “monthly  target  kWh onsumption” and “estimated price per kWh” by just inputting the “target electric bill amount”. 
  

Other new features of the M.A.C include: a) e-mailing of the M.A.C web link to friends through the “email” button; b) sharing the M.A.C web link to Facebook and Twitter  accounts  through  the  “share”  button;  c)  sending  feedback  to  Meralco regarding the new M.A.C through the “feedback” button; d) printing the computation results of “My Bill Manager”  through  the “print” button (for easy access and  future reference of the computations), and; e) viewing the basis for computing the estimated electricity  consumption  of  home  appliances  for  the M.A.C  application  through  the “formula” button (so that users can validate the results of the computations).

The M.A.C.  is  truly  a  user-friendly,  interactive  and  valuable  tool  for  cost-conscious electricity consumers. Go give it a try!

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•The M.A.C computation is based on MERALCO residential electricity rates which are being updated on a monthly basis.

•This computation is an estimate based on assumed data.

•The computation results of the M.A.C may slightly vary from the actual consumption reflected in the MERALCO customer’s monthly electric bill and therefore, the M.A.C computation results should not be used in any way for billing purposes, complaints, claims, or suits against MERALCO, its officers, employees, agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers and other partners.

•The M.A.C should not be used by any person to estimate electric consumption of appliances and/or equipment used for non-residential or business or commercial purposes. 

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Meralco's Youth Program : TechKNOWlogy

Much of  people’s lives revolve around technology simply because it enables  them to live more conveniently.   From laptops to cellphones, to hand-held music players and on-the-go devices which allow  access to the social network, technology has inevitably become part of human activity.  Whether in the office, school or in the comfort of their own homes, it is truly indispensable. 

Technology empowers people.   It drives them forward.  Tasks become easier and faster to accomplish. They get instant entertainment when they need a break. Things that had seemed unattainable are now within reach and readily available.  Electronic gadgets have become inevitable in  people’s daily lives that Meralco decided to develop TechKNOWlogy.

TechKNOWlogy is Meralco’s youth program which aims to empower the youth by educating them about the latest trends in technology and helping them maximize the use of electronic gadgets available in the market.  It’s dedicated primarily to college students and young professionals.  These are the segments who actively use electronic gadgets and highly depend on techie products for school projects, work, and even for entertainment and leisure. 

The program uses Facebook as its primary communication channel.  It can be accessed at www.facebook.com/TechKNOWlogy.  It features new trends in technology and the latest gadgets in the market.  Fans of the TechKNOWlogy also get tips on purchasing, using, and taking care of their gadgets.
The page may also serve as a hub where they can share their knowledge and opinions and discuss relevant topics.

Aside from the Facebook page, the program will have other activities such as gadget fairs, contests, etc.  The youth just have to prepare themselves to get high with technology or simply, be hi-tech