- Business
- Manila Electric Co. (MERALCO) engages primarily in the generation, distribution, and retail supply of electricity in the Philippines, operating through Power and Other Services segments to serve a broad customer base across Metro Manila and adjoining provinces. Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Pasig City, MERALCO functions as a vertically integrated electric utility with extensive investments in generation capacity, grid infrastructure, and customer-facing energy services.
Main products and services
- Electricity distribution: maintains and operates the electricity distribution network in its franchised areas, delivering power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers; manages service connections, metering, billing, and customer support.
- Power generation: develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates generation facilities, including coal-fired, diesel-fired, natural gas/LNG, and renewable assets where applicable; procures energy to meet forecast demand and maintains a diversified generation portfolio.
- Retail electricity supply: provides retail energy procurement and supply options to end users, including tariff planning, price optimization, and energy management services for commercial and industrial customers.
- Renewable energy development and integration: pursues solar and other renewables projects; integrates renewable capacity into the grid to support reliability and decarbonization goals.
- Energy services and solutions: offers energy management, distributed energy resources integration, and system optimization services to customers seeking enhanced efficiency and reliability.
- Electrification and infrastructure services: participates in related electrical infrastructure projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services tied to power delivery and grid modernization.
- Electric vehicle (EV) and charging infrastructure solutions: develops and deploys EV charging networks and related services to support transportation electrification.
- Information technology and digital services: provides e-business development, information technology, telecommunications, and multichannel billing and customer engagement platforms.
- Engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) services: offers EPC capabilities for energy projects and related facilities, including project development and workflow management.
- Telecommunication and tower infrastructure: constructs and leases communication towers and related telecom infrastructure as part of broader connectivity and utility-related services.
- Insurance and risk management services: provides insurance and re-insurance services as part of risk mitigation for projects and operations.
- Rail and transport-related services: delivers maintenance and related services for rail systems and transportation networks where applicable.
Geographic operations
- Core operations in the Philippines, with a service footprint spanning Metro Manila and multiple provinces including Rizal, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Batangas, Laguna, and Quezon; operations extend to areas such as the Clark Freeport Zone and various municipal jurisdictions within these regions.
- The company maintains regional generation, distribution, and service capabilities to meet localized demand and reliability standards across its franchise areas.
Founding year and headquarters
- Founded in 1903; headquarters located in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Subsidiaries and corporate relationships
- Operates within a parent–subsidiary framework linked to the broader JG Summit Holdings group structure, with strategic affiliations and joint considerations with related entities in energy, infrastructure, and financial services.