C01776-2024

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Mar 26, 2024
2. SEC Identification Number
PW-102
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-101-528-000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
Manila Electric Company
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
Lopez Building, Ortigas Avenue, Barangay Ugong, Pasig City Postal Code 1605
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(02) 8632-8014
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Not applicable
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
Common Stock 1,127,098,705
Debt Securities (Bonds in Billion PhP) 2.87
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 9 (Other Events)

The Exchange does not warrant and holds no responsibility for the veracity of the facts and representations contained in all corporate disclosures, including financial reports. All data contained herein are prepared and submitted by the disclosing party to the Exchange, and are disseminated solely for purposes of information. Any questions on the data contained herein should be addressed directly to the Corporate Information Officer of the disclosing party.

Manila Electric CompanyMER

PSE Disclosure Form 4-13 - Clarification of News Reports References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Clarification of News Article

Source Manila Standard (Online Edition)
Subject of News Report “Meralco sees Q1 power sales increasing by 9% amid hot weather”
Date of Publication Mar 25, 2024
Clarification of News Report

With reference to the said news article, we would like to confirm the statements attributed to our Mr. Ferdinand O. Geluz, Senior Vice-President and Chief Revenue Officer, regarding the likelihood of a 9% increase in sales volume for the first quarter of 2024 vs. the same period last year, with the clarification that the said percentage increase in sales volume is only indicative and that the actual percentage will be properly disclosed in the Company’s 1Q2024 financial and operating results as soon as it becomes available.

We trust that you will find the foregoing clarification in order.

Other Relevant Information

Please refer to attached disclosure.

Filed on behalf by:
Name Jocelyn Villar-Altamira
Designation Senior Assistant Vice President and Head, Corporate Governance and Compliance