Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) was awarded First Runner-Up in the
Gender-Responsive Marketplace category at the 2024 Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
Awards held on November 27, 2024.
Meralco’s #Mbrace Diversity and Inclusion Program was recognized for its exceptional initiatives in
fostering gender balance and promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities across both the
workplace and the marketplace.
“This recognition affirms Meralco’s commitment to advancing a gender-balanced workforce and
inclusive marketplace. It inspires us to further champion diversity and to continue building a
brighter and more equitable future for our employees, customers, and communities,” Meralco First
Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Raymond B. Ravelo said.
The WEPs—established in 2010 by UN Women and the UN Global Compact—provide a framework
for organizations to achieve a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future. Held as a biennial
event, this year’s WEPs Awards received over 1,500 applications from more than 1,000
participating companies across 21 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
