Professional Documents
Culture Documents
3 2012
THE
GAME
JAIME AUGUSTO ZOBEL DE AYALA
Chairman and CEO, Ayala Corporation
CHANGER
MERALCO AND AYALA GROUP
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WHAT'S INSIDE
Power News
Power Up
6 New transformer improves
power quality in Makati
7 Companies continue to achieve costcompetitiveness with Meralco POP
Meralco Power Up forum series
enables customers to make informed
business decisions
8-9 MNTC calls on Meralco's street smarts
for new roadlamp initiative
Cover Story
10-13 The Game Changer:
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala
Power Up
14-15 CEMEX strengthens partnership
with Meralco
Special Feature
16-17 Early planning with Meralco opens
Robinsons Magnolia in record time
18-19 Meralco partnership leads to product
breakthroughs for United Polyresins,
Inc.
Customer Empowerment
20-23 Meralco Power Academy's Power
Quality course leads to improving
factory efficiency
ALFREDO S. PANLILIO
Senior Vice President
Infrared Thermography
Sustainable future with green
building
Power Events
24-25 Customers break for tee time
at Meralco Power Club
26 Meralco and PLDT Alpha
Offer efficiency options for
semiconductor industry
Community
27 Meralco launches new volunteerism
campaign for nation-building
Meralco's Makabayan spirit proves
waterproof in the face of flood
POWER NEWS
Meralco clinches
2012 Employer of the Year Award
imes change and people come and go but Meralcos employeecentricity and strategic HR focus remain in the fabric of Meralcos
culture even after 109 years.
This inspiring culture has caught the attention of the People
Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP). After putting Meralco to the test through random employee interviews, surprise visits
to Business Centers and panel interviews with top leaders, PMAPs Board of
Judges has once more unanimously voted Meralco as 2012 Employer of the
Year (EOY), 32 years after Meralco won its first EOY award in 1980.
Atty. Josephus Jimenez, PMAP Board of Judges Chair for Employer of the
Year, proudly announced Meralco as the winner at the 36th PMAP Awards
Night held on Sept.12 at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City.
AN AFFIRMATION
Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan received the award on behalf of the
company. Pangilinan, in his acceptance speech, emphasized the true
source of power of the company - its people.
Tonight, our management who are with me in this hall represent
Meralco as curators for this award, holding it in trust for its many and true
owners our employeesAs Meralco continues to evolve in the coming
years, people-centricity remains the focal point of our management focus.
The people we employ and how we make the best use of their talents
will become more critical to our future. They are, in fact, our first publics,
our first citizens, our first priority.
During the short Awards night program, President and CEO, Oscar S.
Reyes expressed his heartfelt thanks to the 6,000 men and women of Meralco
who continue to commit themselves to service excellence and nation-
building. He reminded the employees that the work they do has such an
impact on the life of the nation that we cannot afford to be complacent nor
overconfident. He also thanked PMAP for giving the company an opportunity to inspire employees to do better. So Id just like to ask all of you to
re-commit yourselves to continue being part of this organization, working
hard in order to help our countrymen and our nation. Maraming salamat po
sa inyong lahat. Maraming salamat po sa PMAP na binigyan nyo kami ng
pagkakataon na lalo na ma-enganyo at mahikayat ang aking mga kasama sa
Meralco para sa kabutihan ng ating bansa.
Meralco VP and CBG Head Victor S. Genuino (extreme left) joins other delegates along
with NU President and CEO Teodoro J. Ocampo and SM Prime President Hans Sy at the
forum. Also in photo is Meralco Relationship Manager Rodel Dela Torre (extreme right)
who attends to the power requirements of SM.
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The Meralco Website: An Information Hub for the
Customers
Enhancing and Sustaining Meralcos Employee
Engagement The Pulse Survey
The 2nd Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit 2012
Meralco Liwanag Park
FINALIST
bring out the best in Meralco employees as the company pursues its
vision and mission.
HONOR AND PRIDE
Panlilio expressed satisfaction over the number of Quill Awards
that Meralco won this year.It is with a great sense of pride and
distinction that Team Meralco receives the acknowledgment and
appreciation from a respected group of business communicators
in the country, he said.
He also said the Quill awards assure Meralco that its efforts
in reaching out to the public are duly recognized and they
further motivate the organization to pursue excellence in
communication.
He stressed that communicating effectively on a vital utility
such as electricity and on consumer-related issues like power
pricing, outages, supply and demand, safety and innovations
is key to Meralcos success.
He added that initiatives in technology, which add value to
customers, have also been the subject of Meralcos communication efforts because they are in line with the companys
bid to become a total energy solutions provider
WORLD-CLASS
IABC Philippines president Ritzi Villarico Ronquillo said
the Quill awards were meant to challenge organizations and
companies to set higher goals every year while upholding the
highest standard in business communication.
We hope to keep the industry and education sectors
motivated in producing quality programs and campaigns. But
we dont stop at rewarding great work, she pointed out.
IABC is committed to continuous development of communicators in learning, skill and standards so that collectively,
we all contribute programs and projects relevant to our growth
as professionals and as a country, she added.
The Philippine Quill is the local edition of the Gold Quill,
which is given out by the global IABC group to premier business organizations all over the world. It is regarded as one of
the worlds most prestigious awards in communication.
IABC Philippines, the first local chapter outside the US,
provides learning for career and professional advancement
and growth all year round with renowned and multi-awarded
practitioners from the IABC roster of 15,500 member-professionals all over the world.
POWER NEWS
Signing ceremony between Meralco and GE officers at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel
Meralco support
Meralco VP and CBG head Victor S. Genuino together with other participants of the 4th
International Outsourcing Summit (IOS) from left: Jaideep Pradhan, SVP and Country
Head of EXL; Jeffrey Uthoff, President of TELUS International Philippines; Manolito Tayag,
Country Managing Director of Accenture; Madhukar Tata, Head-Business Transformation
Services of Infosys and Prabhakar Bisen, Global Insurance BPO Head and Country HeadPhilippines of Cognizant and Technology Solutions
segments of IT-BPO, generate a total of 4.5 million direct and indirect jobs, and
achieve cumulative revenues of US$96 billion for 2012 to 2016, Ayala remarked.
Present at this summit were 500 senior level executives representing BPOs
and allied industries. This prestigious international event was also graced by
no less than President Benigno S. Aquino III who served as closing keynote
speaker. He gave due recognition to the milestones that the local IT-BPO industry achieved in aid of the countrys economic surge. Likewise, he commended
the numerous Filipinos who chose to devote their talents and skills to this
type of business which led to the country having a competitive edge in BPO
voice support, among others.
The 4th IOS, held at the Makati Shangri-La hotel, was organized by BPAP
which also sought to lay down the steps to be taken in fulfilling the industrys
goals as defined by its road map.
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Meralco Corporate Business Group head Victor S. Genuino signing the MOA with
Omnipack COO Wilfred R. Ong and observing plant operations at the Omnipack plant
in Caloocan City
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RODRIGO E. FRANCO
they(Meralco) adapted it
into our business strategy.
Were very happy to work
with them
COVER STORY
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THE
GAME
Few family-run firms survive into the third generation, let alone
seven. But for Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA), business
runs in his blood. As the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of the Ayala Corporation, JAZA with his brother Fernando is his
generation's steward over a company that's still thriving after 178
years in the game. The secret to its staying power lies in a unique
management style that marries the basic principles of a family
business and the scale of a blue-chip conglomerate.
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The gardens behind Ayala's headquarters is an urban oasis in the heart of the Makati Central Business District
yala Corporation is one of the country's longeststanding business groups, whose diverse portfolio
yardage spans across various industries - its parent
company to prominent subsidiaries that set the
benchmark in their respective fields, such as Ayala
Land, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Globe Telecom, Manila Water,
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Ayala Automotive Holdings Corporation, LiveIt Investments, AG Holdings, AC Energy Holdings and
AC Infrastructure Holdings.
To stay ahead of the times, the company has striven to reinvent
itself since it was established in 1834. Then known as Casa Roxas,
a small venture led by pioneering forebears Domingo Roxas and
Antonio de Ayala, it initially found its footing in agriculture and trading. The company later laid down the groundwork for their legacy in
property development with Hacienda Makati in 1945, converting the
tract of farmland over the next 25 years into the booming commercial
district it is today.
By the time the 21st century rolled around, Ayala was riding high on
multiple businesses after diversifying into real estate, financial services,
telecommunications and water services.
Of course, its meteoric rise has gone hand-in-hand with that of the
country. By way of the Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI), the company has
been able to leverage its leadership position to do its share of nationbuilding. Founded in 1961, Ayala Corporation's corporate social
responsibility arm currently oversees a bevy of programs that deal in
the areas of education, art and culture, entrepreneurship, the environment, and sustainable development.
In this issue of the Meralco Power Club, we bring to you the success
story that is Ayala Corporation from none other than its best resource
- its Chairman and CEO, Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala. In the following interview, JAZA shares his group's strategic partnership with
Meralco specially in pioneering the future.
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COVER STORY
19th century to banking, insurance and real estate in more recent
times. Telecom and water distribution are more recent examples
where we have also contributed to redefining industry engagement.
This has allowed us to maintain our competitive edge and has kept
us relevant to our markets over many years.
Second is our commitment to global Corporate Governance
standards. This has put Ayala in a unique position to attract both local
and global capital and develop a strong foundation for trust.
Third are Partnerships. One of the reasons for our success are
the partnerships that we have established throughout the years.
These include Filipino and global institutions that share our values
and business philosophies. Some of our global business partners
include Mitsubishi Corporation, JP Morgan, the Development
Bank of Singapore, Bechtel, United Utilities and Singapore Telecom. At the local level we have had long term partnerships with
many family business groups.
Finally, our ability to Create Shared Value has been a significant
contributor to our brand in recent years. Ayala takes the view
that its businesses must be conducted in a socially-responsible
As a business operating in an environment with many remaining developmental challenges, we seek ways to align our businesses growth
strategies with broader sustainable development goals. This comes
from a fundamental belief that the long-term viability of our businesses
depend on a thriving, dynamic and prosperous country. Businesses
simply cannot flourish in failing societies, and societies cannot progress
in an environment constantly threatened by poverty and degradation.
We have, over time, significantly broadened access to our products
and services with a view towards meeting the needs of a much larger
segment of unserved communities, particularly those at the base of
the economic pyramid. This is a collective effort on our part to drive
sustainable growth and development not just at the enterprise level,
but also at the national level.
directly impact the cost of doing business and it is natural for any business to optimize power usage to enhance its competitiveness. Overall,
we believe that improving the countrys energy reliability and efficiency is
a critically important foundation to make economic progress sustainable
in our country.
5.How do,or can you leverage on your energy-efficient practices with power distributor and energy solutions provider such as
Meralco?
Meralco will always be a key strategic partner in our energy efficiency
initiatives. We rely regularly on Meralcos power distribution infrastructure in
Metro Manila and its other franchise areas. There may be times we will need
to work together to develop the infrastructure to deliver energy to our joint
end customers.
Zobel with President Aquino and Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) president Hans Sicat at
the PSE trading floor
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6.How do you see Meralco helping Ayala pursue its commitment of pioneering the future?
We believe that there are many ways by which Meralco can help
us, and our nation, in terms of pioneering the future. The development and implementation of smart meters and smart grids, for
example, would make the monitoring, delivery and management
of our power consumption more efficient for consumers. Innovations
such as pre-paid metering can also benefit residential consumers,
especially those who spend a significant amount of their time away
from their residences, or even for renters who want to manage their
electricity consumption. The rapid development of electrical vehicles
such as buses, cars, and even tricycles and jeeps is also an important
area where Meralco can play a big role. This will potentially be very
significant in terms of reducing the amount of pollution in our congested city areas. CBDs like Makati and Bonifacio Global City can be
very good showcases for these types of developments.
It would also be helpful if we can share infrastructure, like pole sharing, in key areas where it makes business sense to do so.
is to invest that capital over the next five years with a view
10.In what ways do you think your participation in the energy
towards building a portfolio of renewable and conventional
sector will let Ayala benefit from the country's growth agenda?
power generation assets of up to 1,000 megawatts.
Ayalas participation in the energy sector by building 1,000MW
The power sector is just one part of the long-term growth
capacity over time will hopefully contribute, in some measure, to
strategy of the group. The other part is our investment in the
the development of the energy sector and help, together with other
transport infrastructure sector. We believe both are sectors
players, ensure the countrys energy sufficiency moving forward. This
that could provide Ayala a source of stable and predictable
is a necessary foundation for the sustainable growth of the country
cash flows and earnings in the future. This will complement
and balance other assets in our current portfolio that are more and key to ultimately building country competitiveness.
cyclical in nature (i.e., real estate and banking).
11. You've said that every generation in your family left a pioWe also believe that both the power and infrastructure
neering mark in the business. As a seventh-generation Zobel,
sectors are critical in the overall growth and development of
what do you think your mark is?
the country. These sectors urgently need investment to supHopefully to leave Ayala Corporation as a company with a progresport the growth of both large and small scale industries and
sive and innovative mindset in a leadership team that seeks to continue
if we are to truly build our countrys competitiveness. Private
to align its goals to our countrys national development agenda and
sector risk capital can certainly help hasten the growth of
remains relevant to the changing economic environment.
these sectors.
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POWER UP
CEMEX strengthens
partnership with
Meralco
Mexico-based CEMEX, a global leader
in the building materials industry, was
looking to break into the region when
it bought the Rizal Cement Company
in 1997, making the Philippines its first
branch in Asia.
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PEDRO PALOMINO
PRESIDENT OF CEMEX PHILIPPINES
JULY 2012
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P11
MILLION
CEMEX garnered
average monthly
savings thru
the hourly NPC
Time-of-Use
under the
CCP
JUNE 2011
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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FREDERICK D. GO
RLC PRESIDENT AND COO
Stable supply
will be
beneficial not
just to the
company, but
also to the
Philippines as
a business hub
or as a tourist
destination.
PLANNING AHEAD
Ground research is essential for
the success of RLC's diverse team of
engineers, architects and construction
managers. Many of their developments
are located in provinces, so it's imperative that they engage Meralco's services early in the game to determine
if the substations and other infrastructure in the area are due for updating.
"The discussions with Meralco are very
important since we have to conduct
research with them before we do the
design," shares Go. "A lot of proper
planning has to be done because we
usually build our projects in phases.
As the company's projects approach
their launch date, Meralco dovetails
their timetable every step of the way.
The two work closely in mapping out
the energy requirements of its projects, such as the phasing of subdivisions. It's this attention to detail
that saw Robinsons Magnolia, RLC's
latest shopping center development,
energized on June 7 -- a full 23 days
ahead of its June 30 target date.
"A lot of our business is dependent
on the image of the country and its
infrastructure," says Go. "Stable supply
will be beneficial not just to the company,
but also to the Philippines as a business
hub or as a tourist destination."
PARTNERS IN POWER QUALITY
RLC finds itself on the receiving end
of support from the power distributor
long after its buildings are standing:
Meralco is vigilant in monitoring power
as it is delivered to RLC buildings and
provides the company with light-
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SPECIAL FEATURE
JULITO U. SOON
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P60,000 to P70,000
savings on their monthly electricity bill under
Meralco's guidance on POP
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CUSTOMER EMPOWERMENT
Meralco Power
Academys
Power Quality
course
leads to improving
factory efficiency
Meralco SVP and HR head Ramon B. Segismundo addresses the Power Academy PQ
course participants
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Energy-efficiency seminar
helps boost Daiho Plastics
cost-efficiency
his was the conclusion of the International Energy Consultants (IEC), a Perth, Australia-based
consulting firm, in a June 2012 report on how
Meralcos regulated retail electricity tariffs fared
versus selected Asian and worldwide markets.
The IEC specializes in power market advisory services
within the Asia-Pacific region.
According to the IEC, Meralcos tariffs are fully costreflective, which is sound economic policy in a high growth
market such as the Luzon grid. It was noted that very
little of the tariff is within the control of Meralco and that
monthly variations are influenced by global fuel and currency market fluctuations in the generation market, added
IECs Managing Director and lead consultant, Dr. John Chris-
topher Morris, a
leading authority in
deregulated power
markets.
The IEC conducted a detailed
survey and analysis
of retail electricity
tariffs and costs in 44
markets from across
the globe. Based on
data for January 2012,
the study found that
Meralcos average
tariff ranks 9th among
the markets surveyed
and 2nd in the Asia
region (after Japan).
While the study revealed that Meralcos tariffs are higher than in
neighbouring Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, the main reason for the difference is government subsidies
that are provided to customers
and/or utilities in these markets. Tariffs in those countries
remain well below the cost of
supply.
The government subsidies
came in the form of subsidized
fuel supply to the local utility,
deferred capital expenditures,
financing operations through
additional debt, and/or direct
cash infusions into the utility
from the government. IEC
held the opinion that such
subsidies are unsustainable
and that customers in such
subsidized markets are likely
to suffer extreme price shocks
when subsidies are removed.
The IECs findings were
presented to the Joint Congressional Power Commission
last August 16, 2012 and a
copy of the study is available
on Meralcos website (www.
meralco.com.ph).
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CUSTOMER EMPOWERMENT
Infrared Thermography
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Case 1:
Company A requested for a thermographic
inspection in order to check the condition of
its outdoor electrical facilities. The infrared
inspection was conducted from the overhead
line facilities down to the three main transformers only.
Several overheating objects were identified
and recommended for immediate corrective
action. The identified objects were corrected
immediately to prevent further damage. After
several days, the indoor transformer serving
the main electric furnace burnt down.
The transformer serving the electric furnace
was not part of the electrical equipment
inspected since the group was only allowed to
inspect electrical facilities located outside of
the plant.
The incident resulted in plant shut down
due to unavailable transformer replacement.
It took the plant several days to operate again
which caused them millions in total losses.
Had Company A allowed the group to inspect
other critical loads of the plant, the incident
would have been prevented.
Case 2:
Case 3:
Given the above scenarios, it can therefore be concluded that by applying infrared thermography as the major tool in preventive
and predictive maintenance, potential equipment failure, operational downtime and revenue losses can be avoided.
All of these can only be done if appropriate solutions and corrective measures are executed on time. Above all, in the absence
of regular preventive and predictive maintenance, business operations and people safety will always be at risk.
MATERIALS EFFICIENCY
This involves utilizing materials which are
non-toxic, reusable, renewable and/or recyclable. As much as possible, building materials should be manufactured locally in order to
reduce the energy used in transporting them.
This will also help in minimizing waste and
maximizing recycling.
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ENHANCEMENT
In accordance to one of the more leading
standards in the United States, the Indoor
Environmental Quality (IEQ) category was
crafted to provide comfort, well-being and
productivity of occupants. It addresses design and construction guidelines particularly
indoor air quality, thermal quality, and lighting quality.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
OPTIMIZATION
Principles of green building should be kept
intact and that is the role of operations and
maintenance (O&M) personnel. The O&M team is
involved in the early part of the planning and development process and is responsible for retaining
the green aspects carried out at the initial stages
of the project and integrated through out the
buildings life. O&M staff also facilitate the application of new green technologies.
WASTE REDUCTION
Reducing the amount of waste should begin at
the construction phase and one purpose of this
step is to lessen the influx of waste at landfills.
The availability of compost bins in such buildings
also helps reduce waste produced by occupants.
Furthermore, reclaiming deconstructed materials
from buildings which are no longer operational
and converting such to useful materials is another
key driver of waste reduction. In a way, the
deconstructed buildings life is extended and
the materials gathered from it make renovations
easier. For matters of water treatment, a valuable
feature of green buildings is its capacity to convert water and wastewater into fertilizer.
These elements embody the technology present in green building. The concept has proven
that technology and environment can co-exist,
that innovation can make a difference for the
planet we live in. Green building is gradually
making its mark in modern architecture and there
is much to learn about the things it can offer.
This serves as an initial serving on what the
green building rating system is all about. More
details on the various building rating systems will
be discussed in the succeeding issues.
To find out more about building rating
systems, please call the Meralco Corporate
Partners at 632-8361 or 1622-2378.
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POWER EVENTS
Meralco executives spend a fun-filled day with corporate partners and clients while firming up ties during the third edition of the Meralco Power Club Golf Invitational at the
Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club.
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Customers break
for tee time at
Meralco Power Club
Meralco President and CEO Oscar S. Reyes addresses the invitational participants.
continued Genuino.
Later, Shamcey Supsup,
Meralcos Ambassador of Light,
shared the stage with Tournament Director Enteng Romano
to host the afternoon's awarding ceremony. The champion
title, which came with a towering 18-inch trophy, was bagged
by the team composed of First
Gas Power Corporation and
First Gen Corporation President
and COO, Giles Puno, San Juan
City Representative, JV Ejercito,
Eaglecor, Inc. Chairman, Ernesto Lim, and Meralco's Alfredo S.
Panlilio. The foursome dominated the green with a score of
10 under.
Coming in second were two
teams, both boasting a score of
6 under. The team comprised
of Remec Broadband President,
Dingo Bonifacio, St. Thomas
Paper President, Danny Yang,
3J Plasticworld Chief Operating
Officer, Juan Paolo Herrera and
Meralcos Victor S. Genuino had
eight birdies and eight pars over the five birdies and 11 pars of the
team comprised of Baque Corporation Architect, Oliver Coronel, Dichaves Consultants President, Kit Dichaves and Meralco
Relationship Manager, Genie Pangilinan. But it was the latter teams
eagle that broke the tie.
Flights aside, Fun Hole awards were reserved for individual putting prowess: Mr. Dichaves would return to the stage to claim the
tourneys longest drive at 264 yards. The most accurate drive of one
foot went to Rohm Electronics Philippines, Inc. Executive Director,
Ed De Jesus, while Sta. Lucia Land Inc.s Senior Vice President for
Corporate Finance, David Dela Cruz came nearest the pin at only 13
feet.
Prizes were also handed out to Managing Director, Metroplus
Telecom, Inc., Galo Garcia, Ebara Benquet President and General
Manager, Valentino Niocena, Suntrust Properties and Sherwood
Hills Golf Club President, Harrison Paltongan and Diamond Hotel
Chief Financial Officer, Winada Effendi, whose 15 tees on gold
would have made the pros proud.
On the other hand, the skirt-sporting team comprised of
ICTSI Purchasing Manager, Antonio Coronel, Business World
Director for Marketing Communications and New Media,
Danny Ocampo and Meralco Relationship Manager, Rodel
De La Torre was singled out for their 14 tees on red.
The 2012 Meralco Power Club Golf Invitational, C-Level Challenge was also made possible by: American Home Appliances,
Cignal Digital TV, Indra, Miescor, Remy Martin, Republic Surety
and Sun Cellular with official media partners, Businessworld
and Business Mirror.
Meralco VP Viboy Genuino (leftmost) with flight buddies Juan Paolo Herrera of 3J Plasticworld,
Dingo Bonifacio of REMEC Broadband Wireless International, and Manufacturing Corp. and
Danny Yang of St. Thomas Paper Corp.
Meralco President and CEO Oscar S. Reyes with the champion team that includes (holding trophies, from left) First Gas Power Corp. and First Gen Corp. President and Chairman
Ernesto Lim, San Juan City Rep. JV Ejercito, Meralco SVP Al Panlilio and Eaglecor, Inc. COO Giles Puno. Joining them are tournament director Enteng Romano (leftmost), Meralco
Ambassador of Light Shamcey Supsup (2nd from left), Meralco Marketing VP Tony Valdez (4th from left) and Meralco VP Viboy Genuino (rightmost).
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POWER EVENTS
MERALCO
and
PLDT
ALPHA
Offer efficiency options for semiconductor industry
of recession.
Given the continuing global slowdown, consumers cling to their savings like war chests and consumer spending still isnt where it needs to be. The
Philippines semiconductor industrys projection
of 10% to 15% export growth this year has been
downgraded to just 5% to 7%. It is crucial, especially for cyclicals like semi-conductor companies,
to strategically outsource in order to ensure business continuity through belt tightening measures.
During the 109th General Members Meeting of
the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries of the
Philippines, Inc. (SEIPI) in Subic, joint sponsors
MERALCO and PLDT ALPHA Enterprise presented
strategic outsourcing opportunities for semiconductor companies at a time when growth projections
are grim.
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END-TO-END SERVICE
MERALCO pitched its newest suite of services
that provides a total, end-to-end solution to corporate customers energy requirements, a timely
option for semiconductor companies preparing for
the upturn.
The first of its kind to be offered in the country,
MERALCO Managed Services (MMS), enabled
through MServ, is a comprehensive offering that
addresses customers energy requirements on the
load or customers side of the electrical network.
MServ is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MERALCO
and is one of the countrys premier energy management companies, providing practical vertically
integrated energy solutions.
In part due to the evolution of customer needs,
MERALCO seized at the opportunity to share over a
centurys worth of accumulated expertise. By allowing the electrical utility to focus on its competency,
it enables the customers particularly semiconductor companies to focus on theirs.
MERALCO Vice President and Head of Corporate Business Group Victor S. Genuino (left)
PLDT IP and Data Center Category Head for PLDT ALPHA Enterprise Gary F. Ignacio (right) present
solutions to SEIPI participants.
Companies are beginning to realize that to be
able to grow, they should focus on portions of their
business that really add value, says MERALCO Vice
President and Head of Corporate Business Group
Victor S. Genuino.
The money that they can utilize in terms
of working capital to fund, for example, energy
redundancy equipment, may be best used if they
reallocate it to something else. Those things have
a direct impact on the companys bottom line, he
explains.
DATA IS BUSINESS LIFEBLOOD
Also during the conference, PLDT ALPHA Enterprise presented its VITRO Data Center, which provides solutions that serve as business contingency
measures especially at a time when floods and
other calamities can wipe out precious data.
PLDTs VITRO is particularly valuable, considering
that 93% of companies that lose their data center
for 10 days or more due to a disaster file for bankruptcy within one year according to a global study.
Data also show that 50% of businesses that find
themselves without data management given the
Former DOTC Secretary Mar Roxas with (L-R) SEIPI President Ernesto B. Santiago, MERALCO Vice
President & Head, Corporate Business Group Victor S. Genuino, MERALCO Assistant Vice President
& Head, Corporate Business Technical Support Alex C. Cabugao, and Texas Instruments Philippines
President Bing Viera.
MERALCO POWER CLUB
COMMUNITY
n the wake of the habagat downpour that ravaged the country in August this
year, partner organizations under the MVP Group of Companies closed ranks
to arrange quick-response relief operations led by Meralcos CSR arm, the
One Meralco Foundation (OMF). Joining the OMF were TV5s own Alagang
Kapatid Foundation, the PLDT-Smart Foundation. Famous figures from the
Meralco Bolts and Smart-Gilas 2 basketball teams were also present to show
their support.
Volunteers braved the volatile weather on August 3 and 5 to provide relief
goods to the countrys hardest-hit disaster areas, including evacuation centers
in barangays where Meralco business centers and sector offices are located.
Thanks to Meralco's Makabayan spirit in action, a total of 1,000 families in
Mabitac, Laguna benefited from relief goods that were distributed from the San
Pedro business center, while 500 families likewise found assistance at Meralco's
Dasmarias business center in Naic, Cavite. Another 800 relief goods were
packed and given out in Calumpit and Hagonoy in Bulacan. Around 500 relief
goods have also been sent to Minalin, Mabitac and Sto. Nino in Pampanga.
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