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Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has been included in Forbes’ prestigious Global 2000 list for 2025, ranking 1,530th among the world’s largest and most influential public companies. The recognition underscores Meralco’s robust financial performance and its pivotal role in powering the nation’s economic growth.

The Forbes Global 2000, released on May 27, 2025, is an annual ranking of the top 2,000 public companies worldwide, evaluated based on four key metrics: sales, profits, assets, and market value. This year’s list, which reflects the state of the global economy, showcases companies collectively generating USD 50.8 trillion in sales, USD 4.4 trillion in profits, USD 231 trillion in assets, and USD 74 trillion in market value. Despite slight declines in profits, assets, and market value compared to last year, total revenue surpassed USD 50 trillion for the first time, highlighting the resilience of global giants amid economic challenges.

Six other Philippine companies joined Meralco on the list: SM Investments Corp. (811th), BDO Unibank (846th), Top Frontier Investment Holdings (1,116th), Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (1,317th), Ayala Corporation (1,644th), and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (1,702nd), reflecting strengths in retail, banking, conglomerates, and port operations.

Meralco continues to advance energy sustainability and reliability. Through Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), it targets 1,500 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2027, with projects like a 55 MWac solar plant in Bulacan operational from 2021. 

In March 2024, Meralco invested in a 40.2% stake in a Batangas LNG facility, including two gas-fired power plants to boost energy security. The One Meralco Foundation has electrified 300 remote schools and supported disaster resilience programs, earning six awards at the 2024 Philippine Quill Awards. Meralco also completed Competitive Selection Processes for 3,400 MW of power supply in Q1 2024 to stabilize rates amid global energy challenges.

For the complete Forbes Global 2000 list, visit www.forbes.com/global2000. 

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