The initiative, part of OMF’s Household Electrification Program, was led by Pasig City Mayor Ma. Regis Vico Sotto together with Meralco Chief Revenue Officer and OMF Trustee Engr. Ferdinand O. Geluz and Meralco Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer and OMF President Jeffrey O. Tarayao.

Mayor Sotto underscored the project’s focus on public safety, citing the risks posed by illegal connections and costly submeters. Geluz reaffirmed Meralco’s commitment to continuous and reliable power service through strong partnerships with local government units.

“Christmas is indeed brighter in Pasig homes. The lights now illuminating these households are more than symbols of the season—they reflect our shared bayanihan and a commitment to lighting the way for one another. We are honored to extend this gift of light to our neighbors across Pasig City, empowering families to be more productive and to contribute meaningfully to their communities,” said OMF President Jeffrey O. Tarayao.

Through its Household Electrification Program, One Meralco Foundation has energized over 80,000 households nationwide, supporting the government’s goal of achieving 100% electrification by 2028. Beyond powering homes, the initiative continues to drive productivity, create lasting impact, and uplift communities across the Philippines.

Meralco and OMF officials joined local government leaders in a lighting ceremony marking the beneficiaries’ access to safe and dependable electricity under OMF’s Household Electrification Program (HEP).

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, represented by City Administrator Atty. Eduardo P. Quintos XIV, reaffirmed the city’s dedication to expanding access to reliable power. He noted that the electrification effort goes beyond installing power lines, emphasizing its impact on improving residents’ quality of life and empowering communities.

The newly energized homes are located in Barangay 581, Barangays 254 and 107, and Barangay 649 in the Baseco Compound. Before the program’s intervention, many households relied on neighbors for electricity through submetering arrangements.

To ensure safer and more affordable electricity while supporting greater productivity, OMF—working with Meralco’s España-Tutuban and Malate Business Centers, and the Manila Sector—partnered with the Manila City Government to provide legal and secure power connections for the beneficiary families.

Meralco Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer, and OMF Trustee Ferdinand O. Geluz underscored the program’s long-term value, describing HEP as an investment in the future that strengthens families, empowers communities, and supports inclusive and sustainable development.

OMF President Jeffrey O. Tarayao highlighted that the initiative not only provides light but also opens opportunities for beneficiary families, furthering the city’s social development goals. He emphasized the spirit of bayanihan and OMF’s commitment to ensuring that no Filipino family is left without access to safe and reliable electricity.