Meralco Tender Favors San Miguel, Aboitiz for Baseload Power
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has identified lower bids from San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and Aboitiz Power (AP) for its 600MW baseload power tender, signaling potential stability and competitiveness in the Philippines' power supply.
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