Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) has joined the Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP) as its 109th member, strengthening its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. PFIP is a collaborative volunteer-led community of professionals and organizations promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion and equality in Philippine workplaces.
The ceremonial signing of the Partnership of Support with PFIP coincided with the formal launch of MGEN’s DEIB Policy, providing a clear roadmap for fostering a culture where authenticity, inclusion, and mutual respect are deeply embedded—supported by training sessions, regular audits, and a clear grievance and feedback mechanism.
“At MGEN, this policy is not just on paper. It reflects the workplace we are building—where everyone feels seen, respected, and safe. Today is just the beginning of the many actions we’ll take together to build a more inclusive, equitable, and empowered workplace for all,” said MGEN President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio.
As part of its employment benefits, MGEN is the first within the One Meralco Group to extend health and medical coverage to same-sex and common-law partners, reflecting its inclusive approach to employee well-being. With operations across 12 provinces, MGEN’s workforce is a tapestry of perspectives, cultures, and lived experiences. In the corporate office, women constitute 55% of its workforce.
“These initiatives are not just policies—that’s a statement of respect. It’s about affirming the dignity of every individual and every kind of family. This is what diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness looks like when it’s real—and this is just the beginning,” said MGEN Human Resources Head Dang Lopez.
To cap off Pride Month, MGEN hosted a special dialogue among employees on “Everyone Belongs: A Conversation on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belongingness” featuring PFIP Corporate Secretary and Trustee Ivan Garong and PFIP Training Consultant Jessley Bañas. The session covered Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) 101 and the Business of Inclusion, equipping employees with knowledge and tools to build a more inclusive workplace.
