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NewsMabuhay Energy Powers Metroplaza Mall, Expands Commercial Portfolio
Switching to MECO helps Metroplaza Mall better manage power consumption—one of the largest operational overheads for commercial complexes due to continuous air conditioning, intensive illumination, and high tenant energy demands.
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NewsMabuhay Energy Powers Corinthian Gardens: First ‘All-in-One’ Community Switch to Retail Electricity Supply
Unlike standard retail supply contracts that typically cater to commercial or industrial establishments, this historic partnership represents a major evolution in the energy market. The initiative uniquely aggregates residential properties, administrative facilities, and recreational hubs under a singular, community-wide energy ecosystem.
Read more →Everything You Need to Know About Open Access in the Philippines
The complete guide to open access electricity in the Philippines: what it is, who qualifies, how switching works, and what to expect. Updated for the June 2026 threshold expansion to 100kW.
Read more →RCOA 100kW: What You Need to Know
Guides and resources for businesses newly eligible under the expanded threshold
NewsMabuhay Energy Drives RCOA Awareness Among Chinese Filipino Business Community
Mabuhay Energy Corporation (MECO) recently engaged key leaders, board members, and homeowners across the Chinese Filipino business sector during an event organized by the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI). Initiated by CFBCI President Gerald Chan, the session brought together influential trade leaders and community representatives to explore innovative solutions for managing operational overhead.
Read more →Beyond the Rate: Evaluating a Retail Electricity Supplier for Your Business
For Philippine businesses, choosing a retail electricity supplier involves more than just the advertised rate. Strategic energy management requires a closer look at supply security, contract suitability, billing transparency, and the quality of service provided.
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NewsHi-Precision Diagnostics Partners with Mabuhay Energy to Cut Energy Overhead Across 35 Branches
The diagnostic giant transitioned the power supply of 35 facilities, comprising both standard Hi-Precision Diagnostics branches and premium Hi-Precision Diagnostics Plus centers, across NCR and CALABARZON to Mabuhay Energy Corporation (MECO). The migration allows the company to exit standard utility rates and leverage competitive retail market pricing.
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NewsMabuhay Energy Powers Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club
Mabuhay Energy announced a strategic power supply partnership with Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club, enabling the luxury estate to optimize energy costs through the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) framework. The post encourages other businesses to inquire about taking control of their power.
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NewsMount Malarayat Golf & Country Club Joins Competitive Retail Market Through a Power Deal with Mabuhay Energy
Mount Malarayat successfully unlocks the "power of choice." Instead of being bound by standard, rigid utility rates, the club can now customize its energy procurement to match its specific consumption patterns. This strategic approach to the open market allows the resort to optimize its power expenditures, insulating its bottom line from unpredictable tariff hikes and unlocking financial efficiencies that can be reinvested directly back into the property.
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Market UpdatesCurious about what happened in the energy market this past week?⚡
Curious about what happened in the energy market this past week?⚡ The energy market experienced a welcome rollback in prices compared to the previous week…
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NewsERC Extends Suspension of Power Disconnections for 3 More Months
LATEST ON POWER⚡  ERC Extends Suspension of Power Disconnections for 3 More Months The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has extended the suspension of…
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NewsCorinthian Gardens Becomes First Community to Switch to a Retail Electricity Supplier
Mabuhay Energy announces a historic contract signing with Corinthian Gardens, marking the first comprehensive community switch to a Retail Electricity Supplier in the Philippines. The post highlights the benefits of competitive electricity rates and encourages other communities to consider switching.
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Market UpdatesCurious about what happened in the energy market this past week?⚡
Curious about what happened in the energy market this past week?⚡ The market demand and prices saw a sharp uptick compared to the previous week, driven by…
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NewsERC Crafts New Rules on UC-ME
LATEST ON POWER⚡  ERC Crafts New Rules on UC-ME The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has proposed new Off-Grid Renewable Energy Distributed Energy Reso…
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NewsCorinthian Gardens Becomes First Community to Switch Electricity Supplier
Mabuhay Energy announced its contract signing with Corinthian Gardens HOA, making it the Philippines' first community-wide switch to a Retail Electricity Supplier. The ceremonial event included executives from both parties and other industry leaders.
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NewsWe Are Hiring!��MECO is Growing—and We Want You on Our Team! 📈
We Are Hiring!��MECO is Growing—and We Want You on Our Team! 📈 As we scale up and take on new opportunities, we need passionate, talented individuals to…
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Market UpdatesPhilippine Energy Market Update: Monsoon Impact on Demand and Prices
This post provides a weekly update on the Philippine energy market, highlighting increased demand and electricity prices due to monsoon weather and tightening supply conditions. It notes a spike in prices and demand, attributing it to reduced supply capacity and increased derated power plant capacity.
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NewsPhilippine Power Sector Developments in July 2026
The post reports on the Department of Energy's completion of 40 power projects, adding 1.5 GW capacity, and the Energy Regulatory Commission's denial of collusion claims in the Green Energy Auction Program bidding, attributing price offers to limited market competition.
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Blog💡 Are your lights just dimming, or is the power totally gone?
💡 Are your lights just dimming, or is the power totally gone? When the lights start flickering, it’s easy to use the terms "brownout" and "blackout" inte…
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Market UpdatesCurious about what happened in the energy market this past week?
Curious about what happened in the energy market this past week? The market demand and prices experienced significant volatility throughout the week, heav…
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NewsERC Lowers Retail Choice Threshold to 100 kW
LATEST ON POWER⚡ ERC Lowers Retail Choice Threshold to 100 kW The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has reduced the minimum electricity consumption thres…
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NewsMabuhay Energy Corporation (MECO) is currently looking for the following positions:
Mabuhay Energy Corporation (MECO) is currently looking for the following positions: - Billing Clerk - HR & Admin Manager For qualified and interested cand…
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Market UpdatesCurious about what happened in the energy market this past week?⚡
Curious about what happened in the energy market this past week?⚡ Electricity demand steadily rose to a sustained weekly peak of 11,660 MW. Driven by this…
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NewsERC Lets Non-NGCP Firms Build Transmission Projects
LATEST ON POWER⚡ ERC Lets Non-NGCP Firms Build Transmission Projects The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued new rules allowing qualified entiti…
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BlogBehind every step of confidence, every spark of courage, and every bit of strength we carry,…
Behind every step of confidence, every spark of courage, and every bit of strength we carry, there’s a father who fueled it first. Dads don’t just carry u…
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NewsFirst Wave of 100kW Consumers, Retail Aggregated Groups to Switch Retail Suppliers on June 26
First Wave of 100kW Consumers, Retail Aggregated Groups to Switch Retail Suppliers on June 26 Next week marks the official end of traditional utility mono…
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NewsFirst Wave of 100kW Consumers, Retail Aggregated Groups to Switch Retail Suppliers on June 26
This cooperative approach allows ordinary citizens to completely bypass standard, rigid utility pricing structures. Instead, they can shop the open market, negotiate customized supply contracts, and secure significantly lower power rates.
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Market UpdatesCurious about what happened in the energy market this past week? ⚡
Curious about what happened in the energy market this past week? ⚡ Electricity demand peaked at 16,355 MW last week due to heightened commercial activity.…
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