A Legacy Beyond Power: Meralco’s Animal Welfare Program in Action
CATROPA volunteers, together with the Pasig City Veterinary Services Department, lead an anti-rabies vaccination drive for community cats at the Meralco headquarters, protecting both animal and public health
For over a century, Meralco has been an integral part of ever yday Filipino life—powering homes, fueling industries, a nd l i g h t i n g u p communities. As it marked its 123rd year, the company continues to move towards a clear direction—powering the nation through passion, purpose, and progress.
Beyond the power lines and substations, there is another story quietly unfolding—one that reflects the company’s deeper sense of malasakit. A story not about people, but also about animals.
A Different Kind of Service
Animal welfare is not something many would immediately associate with a power distribution company. Yet for Meralco, service goes beyond the electricity needs of its customers. Through its CATropa program, the company has steadily built a community of employees and partners who believe that caring for animals is part of creating safer and more humane environments for everyone.
Miescor Logistics employee paints the “pawdestrian” lane, an everyday reminder of the safe and harmonious coexistence between people and community animals within the Meralco workplace.
This commitment came to life during “Malasakit Fur All: Meralco CATropa and KaBARKada,” a full-day gathering held in celebration of the company’s 123rd anniversary and in observance of Rabies Awareness Month. More than an event, it was a reflection of what malasakit looks like in action.
When Advocacy Comes Together
The gathering brought together over 150 employees, advocates, and partners—each playing a role in pushing the conversation forward. Among them were key champions of animal welfare, including FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist Representative Brian Poe and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, both of whom continue to advocate for stronger laws and protection for animals.
