Ex-Meralco CEO Oscar Reyes dies at 79

Former Manila Electric Company (Meralco) president and CEO Oscar Reyes passed away on Friday at the age of 79, the country's largest power distributor said.

Meralco extended its condolences to the Reyes family, "as we pray for peace and comfort in this difficult time."

It also paid tribute to Reyes, who led Meralco from 2012 to 2019, saying he "exemplified steadfast and humble leadership—leaving an enduring mark on Meralco, the energy sector, and the countless lives he touched."

"Oscar will be remembered for championing customer service, spreading the light to communities even beyond our franchise area," Meralco said in a statement. 

"With strategic foresight and prudence, he guided Meralco [and] laid the groundwork for modernization while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational integrity, and execution excellence. True to his philosophy of 'sweating the assets,' he maximized value for customers and stakeholders alike." 

Reyes was also Meralco's chief operating officer from 2010 to 2012. —VBL, GMA Integrated News