MERALCO Commits To Fully Support Government Housing Projects

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to ensure the timely energization of the government’s housing projects, providing Filipino beneficiaries with quality electricity service.

Full support for housing projects. Meralco teams up with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, the National Housing Authority, and Social Housing Finance Corporation for the timely energization of the government’s housing initiatives under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. Seen in the photo are (L-R) Meralco Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Ferdinand O. Geluz, Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar, National Housing Authority General Manager Joeben A. Tai, and Social Housing Finance Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Federico A. Laxa.  I Photo: MERALCO

Meralco, DHSUD, and its attached agencies—the National Housing Authority (NHA) and Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC)—recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program.

This initiative aims to provide affordable homes and lower monthly amortization costs for Filipino workers. The partnership seeks to ensure that 4PH beneficiaries can access reliable electricity services.

“The timely installation of power to fully energize housing developments is crucial to ensuring the acceptance of these units by their beneficiaries,” said SHFC President and Chief Executive Officer Federico A. Laxa.

DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar added: “This is a significant boost for the 4PH program. It is not just about building affordable and quality houses but improving the overall living conditions of many Filipinos, especially the poor, by providing them with sustainable communities.”

Meralco, DHSUD, NHA, and SHFC will conduct information dissemination campaigns on public safety and energy efficiency. They will also explore potential collaborations for corporate social responsibility initiatives and renewable energy adoption in housing projects.

“A technical working group, composed of representatives from Meralco and our partners, will be institutionalized to implement strategic initiatives that promote access to affordable housing and infrastructure,” said Meralco Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Ferdinand O. Geluz.

Since 2020, Meralco has energized more than 72,000 households in NHA and social housing project sites across Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Metro Manila, Quezon, and Rizal.

“We consistently support the government’s efforts to improve the living conditions and uplift the lives of many Filipinos. At Meralco, we are committed to ensuring the timely energization of projects, especially those under the 4PH program,” said Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho.