Meralco Q1 energy sales soften on cooler weather, economic woes

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) saw its energy sales fall by 1.8 percent in the first three months of 2026, with cooler weather and economic pressures curbing consumption. Charina Padua, senior vice president and head of Meralco Customer Relations & Services, said the group’s consolidated sales had dipped to 12,273 gigawatt hours (GWh)