MGEN rallies energy sector towards smarter, cleaner, inclusive future

CHIEF’S PERSPECTIVE Meralco PowerGen Corp. President and CEO Emmanuel Rubio during the panel session at Giga Summit 2025. PHOTO FROM MGEN

ON Day Two of the "Giga Summit 2025: The Fusion of Power and Intelligence" — organized by Meralco Power Academy — Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) President and CEO Emmanuel Rubio rallied the Philippine energy sector to embrace transformation, innovation, and collaboration in building a power industry that is resilient, decarbonized, and future-ready.

Addressing industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators, Rubio underscored the critical role of the three Ds of energy — decarbonization, digitization, and decentralization — as the core pillars driving the country's energy transition.

MGEN reaffirmed its leadership in clean energy, announcing that the company is on track to already exceed its 2030 renewable energy target of 1,500 megawatts by 2027 — three years ahead of schedule.

Reflecting on Day One – Giga Summit 2025 insights, Rubio reiterated the importance of collaboration and shared responsibility across the sector.

Rubio stressed that technology alone will not deliver the energy transition. Recognizing the importance of policy alignment, large-scale investments, and people, MGEN commits to talent development through the Meralco Power Academy and its Fission Program, which equips young Filipino engineers with global expertise to lead the country's energy future.

On Day Two of Giga Summit 2025, Rubio also joined a pivotal roundtable discussion on "The Future of the Philippine Power Industry," addressing challenges around balancing energy security, affordability, and sustainability.