Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho urged Filipino professional electrical engineers to invest in continuous learning and uphold the highest ethical standards to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Speaking at the 8th National Convention of the United Professional Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (UPEEP), Aperocho emphasized that engineering is a profession rooted in service. He called for sustained professional development and stronger interdisciplinary collaboration to address today’s increasingly complex challenges.
“As professionals, we must call out shortcuts that risk lives, regardless of whose interests they serve,” Aperocho said. “We must engage constructively with regulators to shape rules that encourage innovation while protecting safety and fairness.”
Aperocho—topnotcher of the 1991 Registered Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination—has long championed innovation and operational excellence within Meralco, driving initiatives that benefit Filipino consumers. His leadership across several Meralco subsidiaries is anchored in integrity, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities he serves.
His contributions to the profession were recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), which named him Outstanding Professional of the Year in Electrical Engineering for 2024.
“Electrical engineering is the backbone of the future because we power the future,” Aperocho concluded.