Animal Welfare

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) joins forces with partners from government, the private sector and civil society to reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing animal welfare, protecting public health and creating safer communities for both people and animals. As part of its 123rd founding anniversary, Meralco hosted ‘Malasakit Fur All: Meralco CATropa and kaBARKada,’ a whole-day activity dedicated to promoting animal welfare. Shown during the event on March 13, 2026 in Pasig City are (from left) Meralco first vice-president and head, facilities, safety and security management Jerry Lao, Meralco vice president and head of corporate communications Joe Zaldarriaga, Rep. Brian Poe, One Meralco Foundation president Jeffrey Tarayao and Animal Welfare Advocacy Program manager and head of advocacy communications management Michelle Caguioa.