FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Media, Investors and Analysts Briefing
May 4, 2026
FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
Media, Investors and Analysts Briefing
Distribution Utility
CCNI contribution of PhP 5.3B; 46% of CCNI
Sales volume slightly lower at 12,273 GWh vs. 12,493 GWh in 2025
Power Generation
CCNI contribution at PhP 5.1 billion, up 51%; 45% of CCNI
Sales volume at 6,626 GWh, up 25% from 5,294 GWh last year mainly driven by LNGPH's full quarter
volume
Thermal plants:
Generated PhP 1.2 billion revenue from the Reserve Market
On January 26, 2026, the ERC granted PEDC's CIC claim representing unrecovered losses from September 26 to December 4, 2022 of PhP 380.6 million
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Power Generation
MGen Renewables:
On February 27, 2026, the ERC issued an advisory on clarifications and revisions of the Feed-In-Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) adjustment for 2021 to 2025. The total FIT-All positive rate adjustment applicable to SP Calatagan was PhP 6G million
MTerra Solar achieved key milestones in March, beginning with the delivery of an initial 85 MW of clean energy to the Luzon Grid on March 14. This output was progressively ramped up to 250 MW by the end of the month, in line with grid integration parameters of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Complementing this, the project successfully energized the first tranche of its battery energy storage system (BESS), enabling the delivery of 450 MWh (equivalent to 112.5 MW) of stored energy to the grid during nighttime hours. Total energy sold for the month reached
10.6 GWh
On March 18, 2026, NGCP issued a Provisional Certificate of Approval to Connect (PCATC) for 3 Barracuda Energy Corp's (Lasso) 450 MWac solar power plant in Bugallon, Pangasinan. Lasso started delivering power to the grid at 50 MW, ramping up to 300 MW by March 31. It generated total energy of 7.7 GWh
Retail Electricity Supply (RES)
Sales volume of 1,827 GWh up by G%, mainly from new customer accounts
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Reported Income
10,448
▲
10,833
Q1 2025
Q1 2026
▲
Core EBITDA
19,159
▲
19,570
Q1 2025
Q1 2026
DU | 12,273 | ▼ | 2% |
Power Gen | 6,626 | ▲ | 25% |
RES | 1,827 | ▲ | 9% |
Note: System-wide power sales volume at 15,895 GWh, up 2% vs. 15,621 GWh in 2025
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System-wide power sales volume at 15,8G5 GWh, up 2% vs. 15,621 GWh in 2025
* Inclusive of sales volume of PELCO II
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▲
DU | 12,273 | ▼ | 2% |
Power Gen | 6,626 | ▲ | 25% |
RES | 1,827 | ▲ | 9% |
Q1 2026
Q1 2025
Q1 2026
Q1 2025
Q1 2026
Q1 2025
978
1,044
3,394
5,123
5,325
6,734
CCNI Contribution
RES & Service Subsidiaries
Power Generation
Distribution Utility
Q1 2026
Q1 2025
Q1 2026
Q1 2025
Q1 2026
Q1 2025
14,029
12,587
7,546
6,740
100,942
96,783
Gross Revenues[a]
Note: System-wide power sales volume at 15,895 GWh, up 2% vs. 15,621 GWh in 2025
Q1 2026
Q1 2025
Q1 2026
Q1 2025
Q1 2026
Q1 2025
1,467
1,754
7,662
6,041
10,441
11,364
Core EBITDA
[a] Gross of eliminations
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Gross Revenues
Generation, Transmission and others
Distribution
Energy
Fee
Largely from Radius for its enterprise and SME accounts and billable projects to PLDT; from MIESCOR's EPC projects; and MSERV's high voltage solutions and integrated facilities management projects
Non-electric
202C
2025
Up 7% due to (i) purchased power contract price adjustments; (ii) higher fuel cost of gas plants; (iii) increase in ancillary service charges and implementation of a higher MAR of NGCP beginning July 2025; and (iv) Peso depreciation
202C
Down 2% due to the lower volume sold and the PhP 0.0023 per kWh downward rate adjustment for reset expert costs starting February 2025
2025
9% increase from GBP's higher WESM revenues, SP Calatagan's FIT rate adjustment, higher irradiation of solar power plants and PEDC's fuel CIC adjustment, partially offset by weaker reserves market pricing
Rose 5% driven by higher pass-through generation and transmission charges of the DU and higher Power Generation revenues
Q1 2026 Revenues Breakdown
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Total Costs and Expenses
Purchased Power Costs
OPEX
202C
Up 7% due to higher purchased power cost and OPEX
2025
Increased by 7% reflecting higher generation and transmission costs billed by the generation companies and NGCP
202C
Increased by 1% due to sustained cost-efficiency measures and tighter management of controllable expenses, including optimization of operations and deferral of non-essential activities
2025
10% higher with the completion of CAPEX projects during the period
Depreciation s Amortization
7% higher due to (i) Panay Energy 3 and Cebu Energy 2 and 3's plant maintenance; and (ii) increase in fuel costs with GBP's higher WESM sales
Coal and Fuel Power Plant OsM
Consists of provision reversals after settlement of various tax arrearages/assessments, net of provisions for over/under-recoveries
Others
Q1 2026 Costs s Expenses Breakdown
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PowerGen's CCNI contribution 51% higher at PhP 5.1 billion vs. PhP 3.4 billion in 2025, driven by full-capacity operations and full 3 months contribution of LNGPH
3.4
▲
Q1 2026 PhP 5.1B
1.6
1.5
(0.4)
2.5
3.G
Q1 2025 PhP 3.4B
MGas
MThermal
MGreen, MGEN Parent and others
(0.6)
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Consolidated CAPEX largely for solar power plants, battery energy storage systems, and distribution network projects
▼ 23%
New connections (PhP 1.3 billion)
Asset renewals (PhP 1 billion)
Load growth (PhP 1 billion)
Pole relocation works to support government infrastructure projects (PhP 0.03 billion)
Non-electric projects (PhP 2.3 billion)
2S%
3,500 MWdc MTerra Solar with 4,500 MWh BESS
49 MW BESS (Toledo, Cebu)
31.8 MW SP Tarlac expansion
71%
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Mar-26 Mar-25
Q1 2026 Total Debt and Breakdown
Cash, cash equivalents & short-term investments | 113,068 | 112,092 | |
Gross debt | 238,139 | 188,055 | |
Net debt | 125,071 | 75,963 | |
Gross debt/EBITDA | 3.2 | 2.6 | 47% |
Net debt/EBITDA | 1.7 | 1.1 | |
Gearing ratio | 0.8 | 0.5 |
52%
0%
Interest expense 2,085 2,056
Interest income 805 880
Debt Repayment Schedule
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Core EPS was at PhP 10.137, up 2% year-on-year, while Reported EPS increased by 4% to PhP G.611
CORE EPS REPORTED EPS
Q1 2025 Q1 2026 Q1 2025 Q1 2026
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FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
Media, Investors and Analysts Briefing
DISTRIBUTION UTILITY
Business Drivers Service Performance
Electricity Rate per kWh
Energy Sales
12,273 GWh
▼1.8% vs 12,493 in YTD 2025
System Loss (12-MMA)
5.72%
▼0.32 ppt vs 6.04 in YTD 2025
Average Retail Rate
PhP 12.3G
▲12% vs 11.06 in YTD 2025
DU Net System Input
12,640 GWh
▼2.3% vs 12,937 in YTD 2025
Total SAIFI
0.150 times
▼19% vs 0.185 in YTD 2025
Meralco Peak Demand
7.G1 GW
March 6, 2026
▼5.1% vs 8.34 in Mar 2025
Customer Count
8.260 Million
▲2.2% vs 8.083 Million in YTD 2025
Total SAIDI
16.112 minutes
▼23% vs 20.943 in YTD 2025
Time to Connect
2.22 days
▼6% vs 2.36 in YTD 2025
12-MMA - 12-Month Moving Average • SAIFI - System Average Interruption Frequency Index • SAIDI - System Average Interruption Duration Index
Estimated year-to-date incremental losses from solar at 40 GWh (170 GWh vs 130 GWh in 2025; 31% increase)
2026 Q1 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
CUSTOMER REPORTSales slip by 1.8% in Q1 as all customer classes contract; cooler temperatures and operational disruptions offset gains from new customers
Sales Drivers:
Residential
Sales fell by 3.4% as cooler weather softened demand
Commercial
Slightly down by 0.8% as cooler temperature, reduced HVAC usage and vacancies offset gains from Restaurants
Industrial
Slipped by 1.0% as operational disruptions and steel raw material constraints offset gains from Semicon and Cement.
12,307 12,493 12,273
10,879
10,473
11,069
11,287
3,365
31%
3,616
35%
3,808
34%
3,701
33%
4,144
34%
4,257
34%
4,111
33%
▼
4,343
40%
3,560
34%
3,781
34%
4,213
37%
4,67G
38%
4,744
38%
4,704
38%
3,135
29%
3,261
31%
3,443
31%
3,336
30%
3,448
28%
3,455
28%
3,420
28%
Parent is 99% | CEDC + SCPC is 1% |
Flat Streetlights account for < 1% | 1Q 2026: 38 GWh
2026 Q1 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
NETWORK REPORTCapac2ity Addition Projects
Reliabilit1y Improvement Project
Energized Projects (January - March 202c)
166 MVA
Additional Capacity
Supporting load growth and improving service reliability in the following areas:
PhP G5G Million
Total Capital Expenditures
(ERC-filed amount)
Bocaue, Bulacan
Marilao, Bulacan
Sta. Maria, Bulacan
Meycauayan, Bulacan
Balagtas, Bulacan
Pandi, Bulacan
Bulakan, Bulacan
General Trias, Cavite
Development of New Bocaue
115 kV-34.5 kV GIS Substation
Energized on February 27, 2026
CAPEX: PhP 549.10 million (ERC filed amount)
Replacement of 34.5 kV Switchgear No.1
at Gateway Substation
Energized on March 01, 2026
CAPEX: PhP 52.27 Million (ERC filed amount)
Expansion of Balagtas
115 kV-34.5 kV Substation (2nd Bank)
Energized on March 19, 2026
CAPEX: PhP 357.89 Million (ERC filed amount)
2026 Q1 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
REGULATORY REPORTMarch 14, 2025 - MERALCO received ERC Provisional Authority (PA) and was directed to refund PhP 19.96B at an average
rate of PhP0.1189/kWh within 36 months (starting April 2025), or until fully refunded.
April 22, 2026 - ERC released the Decision for the AWAT Case. MERALCO is to refund the remaining unrefunded amount as of the February 2026 billing month amounting to PhP 14.17B at an average refund rate of PhP 0.2511/kWh, effective on May 2026 billing. Implementation period shall be within 12 months, or until the remaining amount is fully refunded.
Existing Refund Rate (PhP/kWh) April 2025 - April 2026 Billing
New Refund Rate (PhP/kWh) May 2026 onwards
Period of Refund
36 months
12 months
Residential and General Service A
(0.2024)
(0.4278)
General Service B
(0.1308)
(0.2778)
General Power
(0.0587)
(0.1239)
GHMSCI
(0.0845)
(0.1674)
Flat Streetlights
(0.2202)
(0.4185)
Generator Wheeling
(0.0169)
(0.0359)
Average Refund Rate
(0.118G)
(0.2511)
AWAT 2 (January to June 2025) for PhP 4.69B and AWAT 3 (July to December 2025) for PhP 4.32B are both pending with the
ERC, with initial hearings scheduled for May 2026.
March 26, 2026: ERC promulgated ERC Resolution No. 09, Series of 2026 entitled "A Resolution Governing the Revised Rules on the Recovery of Pass-Through Taxes (Real Property, Local Franchise, and Business Taxes) of Distribution Utilities"
Rules were published on April 2, 2026 and became effective on April 17, 2026.
Salient amendments from the previous Rules are the following:
Revised Rules removed the provision of limiting the scope to taxes paid for the year 2021 onwards. Tax arrearages, excluding interests, penalties and other charges, imposed on and paid by DUs for the years prior to the effectivity of the Rules shall be allowed recovery.
For PDUs, the proposed recovery shall be filed with the Commission within sixty (60) days from effectivity of these Rules or by June 16, 2026.
Initial RPT amount for filing and collection is around PhP3.9B.
Inclusion of RPT paid "on properties covered by usufruct agreements" in the scope of pass-through RPT, upon finalization of the Regulatory Reset Process for the next Regulatory Period of the DU
ERC Post Audit requirement that DUs shall retain relevant documents for at least 10 years from the
expiration of DUs' franchise.
March 31, 2026: MERALCO filed its Application for pass-through Over/Under-Recoveries (OUR) for the calendar years 2023 to 2025, wherein it incurred net under-recovery of PhP 555.48 Million for generation, transmission, and system loss charges, subsidies, RPT, and LFT.
Billing Component | Amount in million PhP | Proposed recovery/ refund period in months | Average Rate in PhP/kWh |
Generation | 559.73 | 12 | 0.0161 |
Transmission | (189.01) | 12 | (0.0036) |
System Loss | (85.45) | 12 | (0.0016) |
Lifeline Subsidy | (6.07) | 12 | (0.0001) |
Senior Citizen Subsidy | 0.24 | 1 | 0.0001 |
Real Property Tax (RPT) | 157.04 | 12 | 0.0030 |
Local Franchise Tax (LFT) | 118.99 | 12 | 0.0023 |
Net Under-Recovery | 555.48 | 0.0162 |
TOUR and SLOUR rates are based on average rates. Application proposed rates are per customer class.
RPT pertains to payments and recoveries for machineries only, in accordance with Pass-through Taxes Resolution
LFTOUR is computed on a per LGU basis. Amount presented above is total LFTOUR for 39 cities/provinces while rate is an average rate.
February 2, 2026 - MERALCO filed its new 1RP Application under the Rationalized Rules for Setting Distribution Wheeling Rates (RRDWR)
March 3, 2026 - Jurisdictional hearing and Expository presentation
March 10, 2026 - Pre-trial hearing
April 6 to 16, 2026 - Evidentiary hearings. MERALCO presented 13 witnesses.
April 17, 2026 - Formal Offer of Evidence filed by MERALCO.
April 30, 2026 - Presentation of witnesses/evidences by intervenors.
June 2026 - Expected release of ERC Decision
*Terms of Reference/Invitation to Bid awaiting DOE approval
Supply Label | Type | Min MW | PSA Start | PSA End | Publication |
Baseload (600 MW) | Base | 300.00 | 26 Feb. 2028 | 25 Feb. 2043 | Apr. 2026* |
300.00 | 26 Feb. 2029 | 25 Feb. 2044 | |||
Baseload (900 MW) | Base | 600.00 | 26 Feb. 2031 | 25 Feb. 2046 | Sept. 2026* |
300.00 | 26 Feb. 2032 | 25 Feb. 2047 | |||
Baseload (300 MW) | Base | 300.00 | 26 Feb. 2033 | 25 Feb. 2048 | 2nd Q. 2031 |
Baseload (400 MW) | Base | 400.00 | 26 Feb. 2035 | 25 Feb. 2050 | 2nd Q. 2033 |
Mid-merit (400 MW) | Intermediate | 400.00 | 26 Feb. 2030 | 25 Feb. 2045 | 2nd Q. 2028 |
Mid-merit (500 MW) | Intermediate | 500.00 | 26 Feb. 2034 | 25 Feb. 2049 | 2nd Q. 2032 |
UNBUNDLED CHARGES
*Pie chart is based on Average 2025 MERALCO
Electricity Bill
Given rates are based on April 202c Typical Residential Bill (200 kWh)
Generation, Transmission, System Loss, Taxes
Generation - P 8.3864/kWh; cost of electricity generated by power plants, moving monthly as cost is influenced by fuel prices and forex
Transmission - P 1.4567/kWh; cost of using transmission system and ancillary
services, adjusted monthly
System Loss - P 0.7752/kWh; difference between energy generated and received by end-users recovered up to SL cap, moving monthly due to changes in system loss levels and monthly movement of generation and transmission cost
Taxes
8%
System Loss 5%
Transmission 8%
Others, 3%
MERALCO (DSM)
12%
Generation
64%
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Taxes - P 1.4460/kWh; LFT, RPT, VAT, Energy Tax (for residential 650 kWh and above)
Others
FIT-All - P 0.2011/kWh; for RE development; cover the difference between the revenues based on FIT rates and actual revenues of plants from WESM; rate set by the ERC per technology
GEA-All - P 0.0371/kWh; for RE development; covers the difference between the contracted price as result of auction and the actual revenues of plants from WESM
Universal Charges - P 0.3216/kWh; missionary electrification for far-flung areas, watershed rehabilitation and management, NPC debt servicing (NPC loans prior to EPIRA), admin by PSALM
Lifeline Discount/Subsidy - P 0.0100/kWh; discount for marginalized/4Ps shouldered by the rest of end-users nationwide
Senior Citizen Discount/Subsidy - P 0.0001/kWh; discount for senior citizen accounts shouldered by rest of end-users of DU
MERALCO
Distribution - P 0.9803/kWh; cost of building, operating and maintaining the distribution system
Supply - P 0.4979/kWh + P16.38/cust/mo; cost of billing, collection and customer
assistance
Metering - P 0.3350/kWh + P5.00/cust/mo; cost of meters, reading, operation and maintenance of metering facilities
2026 Q1 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
POWERGEN REPORTsafe man-hours*
Q1 2026
33
7
0
0
First Aid Cases Recordable Case Loss Time Accident Fatality
*Running total
Cebu Energy Development Corp.
Toledo City, Cebu
Business Unit | Year-to-Date Performance in GWh | |||
Q1 2025 | Q1 2026 | % change | ||
Global Business Power | 1,237 | 1,345 | ▲ 9% | |
San Buenaventura Power Ltd. Co. | 844 | 870 | ▲ 3% | |
PacificLight Power | 1,403 | 1,464 | ▲ 4% | |
LNGPH | 1,c3c * | 2,712 | ▲ 66% | |
MGEN Renewable Energy Inc. & SPNEC | 174 | 234 | ▲ 34% | |
5,2S4 | 6,626 | ▲ 25% | ||
Energy delivered is comprised of contracted capacities and participation in the energy and reserve market.
Figures are rounded off
*LNGPH Q1 2025 started January 31, 2025
MGEN CCNI grew by 51% vs same period last year driven by stronger contribution from LNGPH,
MGEN Thermal's higher WESM sales, and higher volumes from PacificLight
Consolidated Core Net Income | Revenue | |||
Q1 2025 | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
PhP 3.4 B | PhP 5.1 B | PhP 6.7 B | PhP 7.5 B | |
▲ 51% vs. Q1 2025 | ▲ 12% vs. Q1 2025 | |||
Plant Availability | Energy Delivered | |||
Q1 2025 | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
93.3% | 92.3% | 5,294 GWh | 6,626 GWh | |
▼ 1% vs. Q1 2025 | ▲ 25% vs. Q1 2025 | |||
Toledo BESS
Toledo City, Cebu
The Toledo Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) was successfully energized as load in March 2026. It is designed to enhance grid stability by providing fast-response power support that helps balance supply and demand, improving system reliability and strengthening overall grid resilience.
The first phase with 25 MW (56.44MWh) capacity will be completed this first week of May.
PacificLight Power Pte Ltd Singapore
A
Following the completion of PacificLight's green transition financing for its planned 670MW hydrogen-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant last December, it is continuing its pre-development works.
The First Spark
completed the initial grid
Energized as Generator
synchronization and energization
being delivered to the grid
450 MWh BESS energized
to Meralco
Feb 12, 2026
Mar 14, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
Aug 2026
up to 85 MW of mid-merit power
Increased Generator Capacity
250 MW solar capacity energized
PSA Commitment
600 MW
250 MW
Solar capacity energized
450 MWh
BESS energized
24.8 million
Total Safe Manhours
Figures as of end-March 2026
Photographed: BESS area
MGEN has signed a grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to support its efforts for a safe and responsible adoption of nuclear energy for long-term security. Through the
$2.8 million (P158 million) technical financial assistance, MGEN will conduct a comprehensive
study on the viability for small modular reactor (SMR) deployment in the Philippines.
MGEN Renewables has been awarded IMS Certification by TÜV SÜD - Philippines, reinforcing its commitment to upholding global standards across its operations.
The IMS certification covers ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) - reflecting a fully integrated approach to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and workforce protection.
This brings to a total of 12 MGEN sites with ISO Certification.
The recent suspension of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the implementation of an administered pricing mechanism, reflects a necessary regulatory response to extraordinary market conditions.
In response, MGEN is focused on keeping its plants running reliably and efficiently under the updated rules. Our baseload or thermal plants continue to operate at full available capacity.
Last Friday, the ERC has already lifted this suspension. Power generation companies like MGEN are now allowed to make offers at WESM in accordance with existing market conditions.
Amid geopolitical tensions and global market volatility, MGEN actively manages its exposure to internationally traded fuels through a diversified 5,069.7 MW net sellable capacity portfolio and disciplined sourcing strategies - anchored on firm contracts and supported by flexible supply options.
MGEN is also strengthening its long-term role in the energy landscape through the development of new capacities while continuing to optimize its existing portfolio. Through these initiatives, MGEN remains committed to supporting a more secure, affordable, and sustainable energy future.
Maximizing use of natural light
Lights off during lunch
Segregated waste bins
Aircon thermostat set at 24°C
Development of carpool system for employees
2026 Q1 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
