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Powering The Good Life: MVP And Meralco Lead The Charge For A Cleaner, Fairer Future
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A future powered by purpose — and people.
That’s the call from Meralco Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan as he rallied business and government leaders to build a sustainable, inclusive energy future for all Filipinos.
At the Horizons: One Meralco Long-Term Sustainability Strategy Summit, Pangilinan and Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin laid out bold visions for a just and affordable transition to clean energy — one that uplifts communities, not leaves them behind.
“If there is a carbon-free future, there must also be a poverty-free future. Strategy means little if the power it delivers is not within reach of the people who need it most. Every watt we deliver must carry not just power, but purpose,” Pangilinan said.
He emphasized that One Meralco’s sustainability roadmap is grounded in balance, equity, and impact — not just ambition — calling for stronger partnerships across sectors.
“No one builds the future alone,” Pangilinan added.
Energy That Empowers
DOE Secretary Sharon S. Garin echoed this commitment, painting a clear picture of the country’s energy reality — where coal still makes up 62.5% of the total power mix. She reaffirmed the government’s push to accelerate renewables: 35% by 2030, 50% by 2040, and beyond half by 2050.
“The energy transition is not just about replacing fuels—it’s about transforming futures. It must be inclusive, resilient, and rooted in the lived realities of our people,” Garin said.
“We are building a system that powers not only homes and industries, but also hope, dignity, and opportunity.”
Sustainability at the Core
Meralco Chief Sustainability Officer Raymond B. Ravelo reinforced the company’s mission through its long-term sustainability roadmap, Powering the Good Life.
“We have made a deliberate choice: to place sustainable, life-giving action at the heart of everything we do. Not as a side initiative, not merely as a corporate obligation, but as a pledge to our people, to our planet, and to prosperity.”
The plan maps out a three-horizon strategy to 2050 — from scaling renewables today to investing in future technologies like nuclear, hydrogen, biomass, and carbon capture.
A key pillar of that plan: MGen’s MTerra Solar, the world’s largest integrated solar and battery project, set to power 2.4 million homes and cut 4.3 million tons of emissions yearly.
“Our long-term commitment is to phase out coal by 2050,” said MGen President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio.
“But during this transition, coal remains necessary to bridge the gap — used responsibly and strategically — to ensure reliability and affordability as we shift to cleaner sources.”
Power with Compassion
Beyond infrastructure, the mission runs deeper — reaching those still left in the dark.
Meralco Chief CSR Officer and One Meralco Foundation President Jeffrey O. Tarayao highlighted projects that electrify schools, health centers, farms, and water systems in underserved communities.
“These are not just projects—they are lifelines. They are bridges between poverty and productivity, between exclusion and empowerment. And as One Meralco moves toward a greener grid, we are also committed to not leave the underprivileged behind. Because sustainability is not just about carbon—it’s also about compassion.”
Pangilinan closed the summit with a reminder that technology must always serve humanity.
“Power alone is not enough. True compassion requires a totality of solutions, with foundations, corporates, and partners working together to extend the benefits of technology, connectivity, and resilience to the poorest and most vulnerable.”
That’s the call from Meralco Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan as he rallied business and government leaders to build a sustainable, inclusive energy future for all Filipinos.
At the Horizons: One Meralco Long-Term Sustainability Strategy Summit, Pangilinan and Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin laid out bold visions for a just and affordable transition to clean energy — one that uplifts communities, not leaves them behind.
“If there is a carbon-free future, there must also be a poverty-free future. Strategy means little if the power it delivers is not within reach of the people who need it most. Every watt we deliver must carry not just power, but purpose,” Pangilinan said.
He emphasized that One Meralco’s sustainability roadmap is grounded in balance, equity, and impact — not just ambition — calling for stronger partnerships across sectors.
“No one builds the future alone,” Pangilinan added.
Energy That Empowers
DOE Secretary Sharon S. Garin echoed this commitment, painting a clear picture of the country’s energy reality — where coal still makes up 62.5% of the total power mix. She reaffirmed the government’s push to accelerate renewables: 35% by 2030, 50% by 2040, and beyond half by 2050.
“The energy transition is not just about replacing fuels—it’s about transforming futures. It must be inclusive, resilient, and rooted in the lived realities of our people,” Garin said.
“We are building a system that powers not only homes and industries, but also hope, dignity, and opportunity.”
Sustainability at the Core
Meralco Chief Sustainability Officer Raymond B. Ravelo reinforced the company’s mission through its long-term sustainability roadmap, Powering the Good Life.
“We have made a deliberate choice: to place sustainable, life-giving action at the heart of everything we do. Not as a side initiative, not merely as a corporate obligation, but as a pledge to our people, to our planet, and to prosperity.”
The plan maps out a three-horizon strategy to 2050 — from scaling renewables today to investing in future technologies like nuclear, hydrogen, biomass, and carbon capture.
A key pillar of that plan: MGen’s MTerra Solar, the world’s largest integrated solar and battery project, set to power 2.4 million homes and cut 4.3 million tons of emissions yearly.
“Our long-term commitment is to phase out coal by 2050,” said MGen President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio.
“But during this transition, coal remains necessary to bridge the gap — used responsibly and strategically — to ensure reliability and affordability as we shift to cleaner sources.”
Power with Compassion
Beyond infrastructure, the mission runs deeper — reaching those still left in the dark.
Meralco Chief CSR Officer and One Meralco Foundation President Jeffrey O. Tarayao highlighted projects that electrify schools, health centers, farms, and water systems in underserved communities.
“These are not just projects—they are lifelines. They are bridges between poverty and productivity, between exclusion and empowerment. And as One Meralco moves toward a greener grid, we are also committed to not leave the underprivileged behind. Because sustainability is not just about carbon—it’s also about compassion.”
Pangilinan closed the summit with a reminder that technology must always serve humanity.
“Power alone is not enough. True compassion requires a totality of solutions, with foundations, corporates, and partners working together to extend the benefits of technology, connectivity, and resilience to the poorest and most vulnerable.”
Oct 6, 2025
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