Meralco has reinforced its commitment to driving sustainable industrial growth through a strategic partnership with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), aimed at accelerating the development and energization of the country’s greenfield ecozones.
Formalized through a memorandum of understanding, the partnership outlines coordinated efforts to develop and power PEZA-owned emerging ecozones, including the Pantao Ecozone in Albay and the Palawan Mega Ecozone in Puerto Princesa. Positioned as future investment hubs, these greenfield areas are expected to catalyze new opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, technology, and other high-growth sectors.
Meralco currently supplies electricity to 244 of the 433 ecozones nationwide, including major industrial centers such as the Cavite Economic Zone and the First Philippine Industrial Park in Batangas—both vital to the country’s export and manufacturing ecosystem.
The agreement was signed by Meralco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Manuel V. Pangilinan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho, and Senior Vice President and Chief External and Government Affairs Officer Arnel D. Casanova. Representing PEZA were Director General Tereso O. Panga and Deputy Director General for Policy and Planning Anidelle Joy M. Alguso.
Under the partnership, PEZA will identify priority ecozones for development and facilitate access and permits, while Meralco will deliver innovative, efficient, and reliable energy solutions tailored to the needs of these emerging economic corridors. The joint initiative aims to ensure that future locators benefit from stable, affordable, and world-class power—an essential foundation for competitiveness and sustainable growth.
“This partnership is a significant step toward building greenfield ecozones that will serve as engines of growth for our country. These projects, developed from the ground up, demand modern and reliable infrastructure, with power distribution systems at their core,” Aperocho said.
As a steadfast partner in nation-building, Meralco continues to invest in advanced energy technologies and infrastructure enhancements to strengthen the Philippines’ position as a leading investment destination in the region.
“By combining PEZA’s commitment to creating globally competitive investment destinations with Meralco’s expertise in delivering world-class utility services, we will ensure that dependable power becomes the backbone of sustainable development,” Aperocho added.