Press Releases
MGEN, One Meralco Foundation Ink Over ₱15M Deed of Donation to Uplift Host Communities
MGEN and OMF partner for community impact in Cebu and Panay. Seen on the photo (from L-R) are: Meralco Executive Vice President & COO and OMF Trustee Ronnie L. Aperocho, OMF President Jeffrey O. Tarayao, MThermal President & CEO Jaime T. Azurin, MGEN President...
MGEN to Build 49MW Battery Energy Storage Facility in Cebu
Pasig City, Philippines — 21 July 2025 – Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) is set to develop a 49-megawatt (MW) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Toledo, Cebu as part of its efforts to enhance grid stability and support the country’s energy transition. The...
MTerra Solar Becomes Largest Solar PV Installation in PH
MTerra Solar achieves a breakthrough progress rate of 54% in just eight months. Nueva Ecija, Philippines – 08 July 2025 – Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), through its affiliate Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar), has reached a major milestone in the...
MGEN Strengthens Commitment to Safe, Inclusive Workspace
MGEN officially inks its pledge of support as PFIP’s 109th member. Seen on the photo (from L-R) are: PFIP Training Consultant Jessley Bañas, PFIP Corporate Secretary and Trustee Ivan Garong, MGEN HR Head Dang Lopez, MGEN President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio, MGEN...
MGEN adopts IBM Maximo Application Suite to optimize asset management and accelerate energy generation goals
MGEN officially adopts IBM MAS to enhance operations and decision-making. Manila, June 26, 2025 – Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), a leading power generating company in the Philippines, today announced the adoption of, IBM (NYSE: IBM) Maximo Application...
In the News
Groups want MGen coal plant project’s ECC declared expired
By Adam Ang BusinessWorld VARIOUS anti-coal groups have asked the government to declare the expiration of the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) of Meralco Powergen Corp.’s (MGen) large coal power plant project in Quezon province as its construction was...
Power firms support shift from coal to clean energy
By Alena Mae S. Flores Manila Standard Energy companies, environmental groups and consumers on Wednesday welcomed the Department of Energy’s declaration of a moratorium on endorsements for greenfield or new coal power plants. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi...
Major coal players to abide by D.O.E. ban on ‘new’ projects
By Lenie Lectura Business Mirror MAJOR coal power plant producers are supporting the Department of Energy ‘s (DOE) pronouncement to stop endorsing new coal power plant projects. The country’s power mix is dominated by coal, being the cheapest among the...
A commitment to the transition towards a better and more sustainable energy future
By BusinessWorld The coronavirus pandemic has become the biggest global crisis in recent history. Yet, even when the world overcomes this, there are still others far greater looming in the horizon. The World Bank has urged countries to accelerate and...
Back on track
By Manila Standard Atimonan One Energy, Inc. (A1E) gradually resumed activities at its site in Atimonan, Quezon—with full remobilization expected in the coming weeks. A1E has been strictly implementing health and safety protocols at the site, including use of...
MGen moves target date for Bulacan solar farm
By Adam J. Ang | BusinessWorld MERALCO Powergen Corp. (MGen) is still expecting to launch its solar farm in Bulacan within the year despite a delay in construction due to the quarantine restrictions. Last April, PowerSource First Bulacan Solar, Inc. (PFBSI),...
Meralco to pursue auction for additional power supply
By Lenie Lectura | Business Mirror The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) made an assurance that its power supply is adequate to meet the current demand of its customers and that there is no need to alter its power requirements in the near future. “So far, in terms...
Meralco PowerGen says it conducts ‘full-blown’ environmental impact studies on all projects
By Ted Cordero | GMA News Meralco Powergen Corp. (MGen) on Tuesday said that it conducted environmental impact assessments in all its power plant projects amid calls by Church leaders in Quezon province for it to stop its proposed coal-fired plant project....
A1E, partners distribute insulin plant to seniors, diabetics
By Manila Standard Atimonan, Quezon—With no choice but to stay indoors, many have turned to “plantitos” and “plantitas”—a new term for those now into the gardening craze. What if more people start growing herbs with natural health benefits? The insulin plant...
E-jeep boost Atimonan residents’ fight against COVID-19
By Manila Standard Residents of Atimonan in Quezon province received last week an electric jeepney (e-jeep) from Atimonan One Energy, Inc. (A1E) and e-Sakay, Inc. The PhP1.07 Million e-jeep was turned over to Atimonanayor Rustico Mendoza, who lauded the gift as...