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The Manila Electric Company ( PSE : MER ), also known as Meralco ( / mɜːrɑːlkoʊ /, Tagalog: [mɛˈɾalkɔ], stylized in uppercase ), is an electric power distribution company in the Philippines.
Meralco, upon the request of the government, organized, started up and operated the country's first elevated light rail transit (LRT) system in Manila between Baclaran and Caloocan. It was reminiscent of the prewar role of Meralco in the city's streetcar system.
Meralco is the largest private sector electric distribution utility company in the Philippines covering 39 cities and 72 municipalities. Its franchise area of over 9,685 km2 is just 3% of the total land area of the Philippines, but accounts for 55% of the country’s electricity output.
How to read your Meralco Bill Here's everything you need to know to better understand your monthly bill.
The company holds the power distribution franchise for some 22 cities and 89 municipalities, including the capital city of Manila, as well as for the cities of San Juan, Las Piñas, Quezon, Malabon, Makati, Caloocan, Pasay, Mandaluyong, Paranaque, and Navotas.
The Manila Electric Company, or Meralco, is the Philippines ’ largest distributor of electrical power.
Meralco's residential services offer convenient online bill payments, customer support, and easy access to information on electricity consumption.
