MPower has signed a Retail Electricity Supply (RES) Agreement with Calamba Medical Center (CMC) under the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), marking the hospital’s entry into the competitive retail electricity market.

The agreement will allow Calamba Medical Center to consolidate and optimize its power procurement across six service accounts—five under RAP and one under the Competitive Retail Electricity Market (CREM)—covering its hospital facilities in Laguna. The setup is expected to give the healthcare institution access to more flexible supply arrangements and competitive pricing options as it scales operations.

CMC, part of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s hospital group, is regarded as one of the leading healthcare institutions in South Luzon and serves as a key referral hospital for acute care in Laguna.

For the hospital, the shift is not solely about cost efficiency but also long-term operational strategy.

“We see this partnership not just as a way to save on costs, but as our contribution to the nation, maximizing resources and building a better future for the next generation,” said Calamba Medical Center President and CEO Atty. Pilar Nenuca P. Almira.

She added that the collaboration lays the groundwork for expansion aligned with future infrastructure growth. “This is only the beginning, and with MPower’s support, we are confident we can do even more—both for our hospital and in contributing to the country’s responsible use of resources. We also look forward to expanding this partnership with the upcoming construction of CMC’s new medical buildings,” Almira said.

From the supplier side, MPower said the partnership as part of its broader push to support critical infrastructure sectors.

“We are proud to support Calamba Medical Center as it expands its capacity to serve more communities in Laguna,” said Meralco Senior Vice President and MPower Head Redel M. Domingo. “For us, powering healthcare goes beyond providing reliable supply. It means enabling institutions to operate with greater efficiency, resilience, and readiness for what’s ahead. This partnership reflects how we continue to evolve our energy solutions alongside our customers’ growing needs.”

MPower, the retail electricity arm of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), currently serves contestable customers within the franchise area and reports more than 30% share of the competitive retail electricity market in its coverage zone. 

The company is also increasing renewable energy integration in its supply portfolio as industrial and institutional customers push for cleaner sourcing options.

The partnership between MPower and CMC is expected to open further collaboration as the hospital expands its facilities and energy requirements in the coming years.

As more hospitals and critical institutions enter the competitive retail electricity market, how should energy suppliers balance cost competitiveness, reliability, and the shift toward cleaner power in the Philippine healthcare sector?

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