Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN), the power generation arm of Manila Electric Co., in partnership with the Meralco Power Academy (MPA), unveiled the first MGEN Center for Innovation (MCI) located at the Panay Energy Development Corp. (PEDC) facility in Iloilo City.
The center is a hub for learning and research designed to empower communities, build local talent and prepare future leaders in the power industry, extending the reach of One Meralco’s technical expertise, learning programs, and best practices to the Visayas region.
MCI is the first MPA facility established outside the Meralco franchise and highlights MGEN’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development through continuous learning and skills development.
MGEN president and chief executive Emmanuel Rubio said the facility, formerly known as the GBP Institute for Energy, has been “reimagined and revitalized to meet the evolving needs of our industry and our communities.”
“Now, MCI will serve a wider audience and aim to become a leading hub for energy education, research, and innovation — the first of many Centers for Innovation we plan to establish across our sites in the Philippines,” Rubio said.
The center, previously an internal training facility, will be opened to a vast network of students and professionals.
It serves as a bridge between current and emerging capabilities and a space to hone the skills of the next energy leaders. Through this facility, MGEN and MPA aim to strengthen regional capabilities in energy innovation, foster technical excellence, and inspire the next generation of energy talent.
MCI hosted the Young Engineers and Scientists Summit (YESS) on Oct. 8, 2025, for its inaugural run, bringing together promising students from Angelicum School, Leganes National High School and Philippine Science High School-Iloilo for a day of learning, collaboration and innovation.
MGEN owns PEDC, which in turn owns and operates a 164-megawatt (MW) and a 150-MW clean coal-fired power plant in Iloilo City.
MGEN has a combined net sellable capacity of 5,068 MW from traditional and renewable sources.
