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Meralco Exec Urges Engineers To Level Up Skills, Guard Integrity
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Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho had a clear message for Filipino electrical engineers: keep learning, stay ethical, and work together to meet the demands of a fast-changing energy world.
Speaking before industry professionals at the 8th National Convention of the United Professional Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (UPEEP), Aperocho reminded attendees that engineering is, at its core, a profession of service. He encouraged engineers to pursue continuous training and embrace collaboration across disciplines to solve increasingly complex challenges.
He didn’t mince words on integrity either.
“As professionals, we must call out shortcuts that risk lives, regardless of whose interests they serve,” he stressed, urging the engineering community to work with regulators in shaping rules that foster innovation while keeping safety and fairness front and center.
Aperocho—who topped the 1991 Registered Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination—has long been known for championing innovation and operational excellence within Meralco. Many of the initiatives he has led across the company and its subsidiaries have directly benefited Filipino consumers.
His leadership grounded in integrity, compassion, and responsibility continues to be recognized. In 2024, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) named him Outstanding Professional of the Year in Electrical Engineering.
“Electrical engineering is the backbone of the future because we power the future,” Aperocho concluded, leaving engineers with a call to rise to the moment and lead with purpose.
Speaking before industry professionals at the 8th National Convention of the United Professional Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (UPEEP), Aperocho reminded attendees that engineering is, at its core, a profession of service. He encouraged engineers to pursue continuous training and embrace collaboration across disciplines to solve increasingly complex challenges.
He didn’t mince words on integrity either.
“As professionals, we must call out shortcuts that risk lives, regardless of whose interests they serve,” he stressed, urging the engineering community to work with regulators in shaping rules that foster innovation while keeping safety and fairness front and center.
Aperocho—who topped the 1991 Registered Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination—has long been known for championing innovation and operational excellence within Meralco. Many of the initiatives he has led across the company and its subsidiaries have directly benefited Filipino consumers.
His leadership grounded in integrity, compassion, and responsibility continues to be recognized. In 2024, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) named him Outstanding Professional of the Year in Electrical Engineering.
“Electrical engineering is the backbone of the future because we power the future,” Aperocho concluded, leaving engineers with a call to rise to the moment and lead with purpose.
Dec 8, 2025
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