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Meralco Named 'Company Of The Year' At 21st Philippine Quill Awards; Bags 36 Honors for Communication Excellence
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MANILA, Philippines – August 28, 2025 — The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), under the leadership of Manuel V. Pangilinan, once again demonstrated its dominance in business communication after being named “Company of the Year” at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards. The power distributor earned a total of 36 awards, including 10 Awards of Excellence and 26 Awards of Merit, for its exemplary communication programs that highlight customer service, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, public safety, and digital transformation.
“This honor affirms the vital role of strategic communication in advancing Meralco’s mission to keep the lights on. Being named Company of the Year inspires us to continue raising the bar in using clear, timely, and relevant communication as a driver of positive change that empowers the communities we serve, and builds trust with our stakeholders,” said Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications.
The recognition further solidifies Meralco’s position as an industry leader not only in energy distribution but also in communication excellence. It remains the only company to have earned the prestigious Company of the Year title five times in the history of the Philippine Quill Awards.
Meralco’s award-winning programs covered a wide range of initiatives, from customer service efforts such as the Lifeline Rate Program and the Interruptible Load Program to sustainability campaigns promoting diversity, inclusion, renewable energy, and urban farming. The company also received recognition for its digital platforms, including the Meralco Newsroom and Manong Joe channels, as well as its public safety and anti-urban blight campaigns. Its corporate social responsibility programs, which provide electricity access to marginalized communities and create livelihood opportunities, likewise contributed to the impressive haul of awards.
Now in its 21st year, the Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, is regarded as the country’s premier recognition program for business communication. It honors organizations that exemplify excellence in using strategic communication to achieve goals, strengthen stakeholder trust, and create positive impact in society.
“This honor affirms the vital role of strategic communication in advancing Meralco’s mission to keep the lights on. Being named Company of the Year inspires us to continue raising the bar in using clear, timely, and relevant communication as a driver of positive change that empowers the communities we serve, and builds trust with our stakeholders,” said Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications.
The recognition further solidifies Meralco’s position as an industry leader not only in energy distribution but also in communication excellence. It remains the only company to have earned the prestigious Company of the Year title five times in the history of the Philippine Quill Awards.
Meralco’s award-winning programs covered a wide range of initiatives, from customer service efforts such as the Lifeline Rate Program and the Interruptible Load Program to sustainability campaigns promoting diversity, inclusion, renewable energy, and urban farming. The company also received recognition for its digital platforms, including the Meralco Newsroom and Manong Joe channels, as well as its public safety and anti-urban blight campaigns. Its corporate social responsibility programs, which provide electricity access to marginalized communities and create livelihood opportunities, likewise contributed to the impressive haul of awards.
Now in its 21st year, the Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, is regarded as the country’s premier recognition program for business communication. It honors organizations that exemplify excellence in using strategic communication to achieve goals, strengthen stakeholder trust, and create positive impact in society.
Aug 28, 2025
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