Bayad Center Launches Mobile App , A game-changer in bills payment

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“Everyone wants everything to be simple. The BC Mobile is just that. It puts together in one app all your payment needs, no bells and whistles – it sends you a reminder for your due dates, it shows you the nearest Bayad Center branches and Authorized Partners, and it allows you to pay all your bills on the fly. No need to enroll in different online payment sites, because BC Mobile carries under its umbrella the string of billing partners, and the seal of service and reliability that Bayad Center offers,” says Wendell Kristian P. Labre, CIS Bayad Center Inc.’s Marketing Head.

With its continuing thrust in widening its customer touch points while adapting to the various paying habits of its customers, Bayad Center is determined to make bills payment even more convenient for every paying Filipino with its latest mobile app.

Complementing its more than 12,000 payment locations nationwide, Bayad Center, the country’s premier payment solutions provider, creates yet another breakthrough as it extends its footprints to the rapidly growing market that is now mobile.

“Everyone wants everything to be simple. The BC Mobile is just that. It puts together in one app all your payment needs, no bells and whistles – it sends you a reminder for your due dates, it shows you the nearest Bayad Center branches and Authorized Partners, and it allows you to pay all your bills on the fly. No need to enroll in different online payment sites, because BC Mobile carries under its umbrella the string of billing partners, and the seal of service and reliability that Bayad Center offers,” says Wendell Kristian P. Labre, CIS Bayad Center Inc.’s Marketing Head.

As a one-stop online shop for all your bills payment needs, Bayad Center Mobile App removes the need to fill out forms and mail bills on a monthly basis. It allows you to pay your bills anytime, anywhere using your mobile phone.

Features

“Aside from its Bills Payment feature, the online app has a Bill Reminder feature to ensure that we get notified of Due Dates, helping us manage our finances better. You can easily customize the notifications based on what is most financially convenient for you,” Labre adds.

Another game-changing component of the app is the Branch Locator, where you can find the nearest Bayad Center in your area with just a tap away. “For most of us who are always online yet still prefer paying over-the-counter or face-to-face, the branch locator shows you the list of Bayad Center branches, authorized partners, collecting agents and automated payment machines near you,” Labre emphasizes.

Both the Branch Locator and the Bill Reminder features are available even when you’re offline.

Security Breach-Proof

In terms of online payment security, Bayad Center adheres with quality standards to protect the consumer’s data and online payment information.

The BC mobile app has a unique system that allows users to securely make payments online without the risk of exposing your financial information. You can either use credit, debit card or PayPal to pay your bills in the application.

Future Plans

Similar to Bayad Center branches nationwide, the mobile app will soon offer remittance or money transfer services, prepaid loading and selling of Instasurance. It aims to provide innovative initiatives to keep up with the modern times.

Bayad Center Mobile App will soon be tied up with Bayad Center’s Loyalty Program which will also be launched this year. It will also have features such as Bills Payment Management, where users can view payment history across different payment channels, and Crowd Sourcing Tools, where you can log in, comment, and provide information that will help others identify branches that have lesser queues, and the like.Ba

Bayad Center Mobile App Launch

Brand Ambassadors Bayad Center Mobile App has recently unveiled its brand ambassadors last March 13 at Ballroom B, Marco Polo Hotel: influential motoring journalist, blogger and TV host James Deakin and actress-modelMax Eigenmann as Judith.

Through a contract signing attended by CIS Bayad Center SVP and COO Francispito P. Quevedo, and President and CEO Manuel L. Tuason, the two celebrities expressed their excitement in being part of the campaign.

James Deakin

“Anything that puts the paying public in first priority gets my support,” James Deakin said. “With Bayad Center Mobile App, Filipinos now have a hassle-free and more secure way of paying their bills in just a few taps. I think the world is prepared for something as important as this.”

Max Eigenmann

Max Eigenmann, on the other hand, will serve as the brand’s online and offline persona, and will be portraying Judith—a pun on the term “due date.” 

Keen on changing the way we give meanings to due dates, Eigenmann looks forward to inspiring Filipinos to make intelligent choices in their everyday life, including bills payment. “I want to be there in every step of the way, helping the public to manage their finances and make everyday transactions easier and more convenient, because that’s what Bayad Center Mobile App is all about: it makes bills payment hassle-free.”

About Bayad Center

Bayad Center is the country’s pioneer and leader in the mum-platform bills payment collection business. To know more about Bayad Center, visitwww.bayadcenter.com.

Meralco Bests Asian Utilities

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(From L to R) Meralco VP & Marketing, Customer Solutions and Product Development Head Jose Antonio T. Valdez, Meralco Customer Solutions Manager Ramil T. Ruaro, Meralco South Business Area Head Ferdinand O. Geluz, Meralco SVP & Customer Retail Services and Corporate Communications Head Alfredo S. Panlilio, Meralco VP & Corporate Business Group Head, Victor S. Genuino, Meralco SAVP & Marketing Head Edeliza T. Lim, and Meralco OIC of Home and Microbusiness Marketing Christine Teodosio-Cancino.

MERALCO BESTS ASIAN UTILITIES. The annual Asian Utility Week awarded Meralco the prestigious “Best in Customer Engagement Project” for Meralco’s rollout of its prepaid electricity service, topping over 40 utilities from Asia. The international panel of judges cited the “shared value” that Meralco magnified, with its prepaid service benefitting both customers and the country, providing a pioneering, innovative service. Combined with research showing a very high approval rating, Meralco garnered a near-unanimous vote from the judges. The Asian Utility Week was held from May 24-25 in Bangkok, Thailand. The annual Asian Utility Week awarded Meralco the prestigious “Best in Customer Engagement Project” for Meralco’s rollout of its prepaid electricity service, topping over 40 utilities from Asia. The international panel of judges cited the “shared value” that Meralco magnified, with its prepaid service benefitting both customers and the country, providing a pioneering, innovative service. Combined with research showing a very high approval rating, Meralco garnered a near-unanimous vote from the judges. The Asian Utility Week was held from May 24-25 in Bangkok, Thailand.

#TatakSigurado : Empower Your Neighborhood Business by Becoming a Bayad Center Partner

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Paying for household electricity, water, cable, and telephone bills is every homemaker's dilemma. The worsening traffic, higher fares, and longer queues from one payment office to another, all contribute to the hassle and stress of every paying consumers has to withstand every month. 

Every Filipino are acquainted to paying their bills at the last minute for various reasons, most can be attributed to cash flow --either they want to stretch their budget or they simply do not have the money yet. This Pinoy behavior often results to scrambling to beat the clock in order to avoid disconnection. Wouldn't it be nice if your neighborhood store can be turned into a one-stop shop for all your bills payment and loading needs? 

Fret not. Bayad Center just made our lives a lot easier. Understanding every bill payor's tiring journey, they introduced the Bayad Center Retail Machine. This will enable any small neighborhood establishment to transform into a multi-payment channel. Talk about accessibility and convenience. 

Bayad Center Retail Machine carries Meralco's seal of service and integrity to the equation, enabling you to solve all your bills payment woes. You can be assured of #TatakSigurado.

Applying for the Retail Machine franchise is just as easy. With a minimal investment of P60,000, Small and Medium businesses such as your ever reliable sari-sari stores, neighborhood carwash centers, and even PUV terminals into more than just a loading center. 

This gives you a much higher earning potential if that's what you're looking for. 

The Retail Machine franchise carries with it the use of the Bayad Center brand and system, which is already a household name for bills payment in the Philippines. 

Aside from bills payment, the Retail Machine also offers e-loading service, and soon, airline ticketing and remittance services. 

For more information about the franchise, contact at 09257146961 or email at franchising@bayadcenter.com. www.bayadcenter.com.

Meralco Advisory celebrates its third year of empowering the franchise customer

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Hitting its third year of airing this month, Meralco Advisory has fast become the customers’ main source of information on power-related issues, including rates movement and energy efficiency tips. 

Meralco Advisory is a monthly material released to the public through TV, radio, and digital platforms which aims to educate and uplift consumers’ lives with updates on rates, as well as news on the company. As seen in the photo, Meralco Spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga and Maita David of Customer Retail Services go on air every month to explain the power supply chain and provide various energy efficiency, safety, and customer service reminders useful in a consumer’s everyday life. 

To watch Meralco Advisory online, visit the Meralco Facebook page @meralco or Meralco’s YouTube channel meralcoph.

Good news from Meralco: Lower energy rates this June!

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Typhoon season is upon us, but don’t expect sweater or blanket weather soon. It’s still hot and humid! What’s hotter is Meralco’s good news: lower electricity rates this June!

The country’s largest power distributor has announced that residential rates would go down by around Php 0.13 per kWh this month. Meralco says the rate reduction is due to lower generation charges, which is the cost of producing electricity collected by Meralco in behalf of generation companies. In fact, this June’s generation charge is the lowest since October 2004.

Aside from the reduced generation charge, taxes and other charges were also lower at Php 0.033 per kWh. Meralco’s distribution, supply, and metering charges have remained unchanged for nearly a year now. 

For an average Filipino household consuming around 200 kWh every month, the new rates mean a reduction of around Php 25 in their June bill.

Meanwhile, typhoon season also brings floods to many areas in Metro Manila. We can avoid accidents at home by keeping in mind these safety reminders from Meralco:

·      Turn off the circuit breaker or main power switch when it’s starting to flood.

·      Unscrew the light bulbs and unplug appliances.

·      When cleaning your circuit breaker, fuse and main power switch, wear rubber gloves and rubber-soled shoes to prevent electrocution.

·      Always hire a licensed electrician to check the electrical wiring. Don’t do it on your own!

·      Bring in your flood-submerged appliances to a professional before turning them on or using them again.

For more Meralco safety tips or if you have any questions, just visit the website www.meralco.com.ph, or follow them on Twitter (@meralco) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/meralco). You may also call the Meralco 24-hour Call Center at 16211.

Meralco Biz customers can enjoy electricity savings when they switch to LG’s Inverter V technology air conditioners!

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Enjoy a cooler and more comfortable workplace—without racking up electricity bills—with global leader and technology innovator LG Electronics’ energy-efficient Inverter V air conditioners.

Together with Meralco Biz Partners, the group that serves the electricity needs of the power utility’s business customers who contract power from 5kW – 499kW, LG promotes energy- and cost-efficiency featuring LG’s Inverter air conditioners for use at business establishments. This promo is launched under Meralco’s Power Ideas program, designed to help businesses with innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency to fuel and improve profits. 

Switching to LG’s Inverter V technology air conditioners not only lets you save on your electric consumption down to as much as P 7.41 per hour, it also comes with FREE services such as unit installation subsidy worth Php 3,500, and cleaning worth Php 1,500.

These services are redeemable at any LG Authorized Service Center and is valid for one year, exclusive for Meralco Biz customers who purchase air conditioning units from September 1 to October 30, 2015.

“LG aspires for innovations that make life simply good, something that we also want to translate through the services we provide for our beloved customers. We are more than to happy to provide Meralco Biz customers a chance to have 69 percent savings on their electricity consumption through acquiring our deluxe Inverter V air conditioners at more affordable prices,” said Steve Kim, vice president of LG Philippines’s Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions Group.

The LG Inverter V ACs are designed to deliver quick and powerful cooling, while the Inverter technology is generally proven to reduce power consumption and costs. Meralco Power Lab shows that using an LG 2.5-horsepower air conditioner costs only P4.20/hour compared to non-inverter models at P11.61/hour. This is the average cost based on 8 hours continuous usage.

Stylish enough to double up as an office decor, the LG Inverter V air conditioners also have various filtration systems that protect users from harmful viruses, bacteria, and allergens that subsequently eliminate bad odors, while the Plasmaster technology keeps skin healthy and moisturized.

LG Inverter Split-Type AC models applicable to this promo are HS-24IPI, HS-18IPI, HS-12IPB, HS-09IPB, HS-09IPM, HS-12IPM, HS-18IPM and HS-24IPM. This promo is available in select dealer stores; for inquiries, interested parties may call (02) 902-55-44 for Metro Manila or contact 0920-900-2525 (SMS only).

To learn more about LG’s Inverter V air conditioners, visit www.lg.com/ph or, like LG’s official Facebook page “LG Philippines”, or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter or Instagram. 

And to learn more POWER IDEAS which show businesses how to earn more, save on operating expenses and create better value for customers, visit www.meralco.com.ph/biz or call (02) 16210.

Electricity rates go down this August

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Meralco announced that after three consecutive months of reduction, the overall rates for its residential customers this August went down by PhP 0.26 per kWh. This brings the total reduction to PhP 1.56 per kWh over the past four months. This month’s reduction also marks the sixth time this year that rates have gone down. In the photo, Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe Zaldarriaga explains that the reduction in the overall rates was primarily due to a decrease in the generation charge.

Meralco Power Tech Launch: When innovation meets vision

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The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is known as the country’s largest distribution utility with over a hundred years in service. Meralco has always been discovering means on how to improve not only its services and products to consumers but also new techniques and methods on enhancing the skills of its employees. 

Now visualize this, what if there is a state of the art facility wherein engineers can “work, play and train”? A facility that can really give you an actual feel of the concept or situation you are studying about.

Meralco Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan (2nd from left) and Meralco President & CEO Oscar S. Reyes (3rd from right) lead partners to look at the scale model of PowerTech—the Philippine’s first innovation, R&D, and technical training facility featuring the grid of the future. It will be an incubator for agile and globally competent energy talents capable of supporting advancements in the power and energy ecosystem.

Welcome the Power Tech.

Being one of the most enduring and dynamic enterprises in the Philippines, Meralco once again breaks new ground with the development of the Power Tech. Power Tech will be the country’s first innovation, Research and Development (R&D), and technical training facility that will feature the use of Smart Grid. Gone are the days that the trainings will just be relying on audio visual presentations because Power Tech will act as a simulator. Meralco’s engineers will now have the chance to not only see the lesson but to actually have an “actual feel” of it. This will also serve as a vehicle for bridging the gap between the existing and the evolving technologies. 

Meralco’s Vice President and Head of Networks, Ronnie L. Aperocho said, “The Grid Enterprise will allow you to immerse on emerging technologies under a simulated network even before we apply these to the entire system”. He also added, “The Grid Inspiration will ignite the imagination and expand one’s perspective with insights from industry experts and luminaries”.

The primary objectives of Power Tech are identified into three groups. First, to serve as a facility that will rapidly accelerate competency upgrade of both Meralco engineers and other industry players. Second, to provide a test-bed for Smart Grid and as a testing area for new equipment and devices wherein different suppliers can partake. Lastly, to drive innovation and R&D in the Philippine power industry through partnerships with the academe and other power utilities.

As Meralco President and CEO Oscar Reyes said, “In Meralco, we believe that a true center of excellence is ultimately defined by the interplay of best in class hardware, software and most important, highly competent and innovative professionals.”

Meralco President and CEO Oscar Reyes 

The Power Tech is set to be fully operational early 2017. This will be a 2-storey, green architecture structure which will be occupying a total floor area of 3,139 sqm in Meralco, Ortigas. Power Tech will be powered by renewable energy sources (solar and wind) and will also be utilizing natural lighting and ventilation. This will also feature different state-of-the art facilities such as the following: The Grid Adventure, Endeavor, Pathfinder and Resolution (Training Labs); the Grid Enterprise (Test Area), the Grid Discovery (Innovation Center) and the Grid Inspiration (Auditorium). 

One good thing with the development of Power Tech is that it will strengthen the backbone of knowledge initiatives of Meralco’s engineers. It will be an incubator for agile and globally competent technical professionals who are capable of supporting advancements in the power and energy ecosystem.

Speaking of good things, there are also other benefits of Power Tech to the Academe world, its suppliers and the different power utilities. 

In the Academe world, Power Tech will be the partner of different schools, universities and other centers of excellence in ensuring the development of globally competitive professionals in the power industry, with the University of the Philippines–College of Engineering as one of its primary partners. As for the suppliers, Power Tech will serve as a test-bed for Smart Grid and developing technologies. Also, it will serve as an avenue wherein new equipment and devices will be tested. When it comes to power utilities, Power Tech targets to uphold close relations, synergy and continuous interactions with the existing local and international utilities. These utilities are those whose goals regarding the form of training and education initiatives are the same.

Power Tech is a facility with a vision. This is place where our engineers can further hone their skills. A facility where they can unleash their potentials. Meralco is working hard to make this vision a reality so as to be part of the solution –– because it is always a privilege to be able to contribute to the development and advancement of the power and energy ecosystem.

“The heart and soul of the company is creativity and innovation” – Bob Iger

Meralco electricity bills down for the second straight month Lowest generation charge in 56 months

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Here's the latest news from Manila Electric Company (Meralco):

After registering a reduction of PhP 0.70 per kilowatthour (kWh) in overall rates last month, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said that electricity rates will go down again this month by PhP 0.58 per kWh. This brings the total reduction to PhP 1.28 per kWh over the past two months. This month’s reduction marks the fourth time this year that rates have gone down.

For a typical household consuming 200 kWh, the overall electricity bill will go down by PhP 116 compared to last month. At PhP 9.40 per kWh, this month’s overall rate is lower by PhP 1.21 compared to June 2014’s PhP 10.61 per kWh.

Lower generation costs from IPPs and PSAs

The biggest reduction in the overall rates was due to the generation charge which decreased by PhP 0.36 per kWh from PhP 4.81 per kWh in May to PhP 4.45 per kWh this month. This is its lowest level since October 2010.

The reduction was mainly driven by lower charges from plants under the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) due to lower fuel costs and higher dispatch of the plants. After running for 19 days on alternate liquid fuel (while the Malampaya natural gas facility was on shutdown) during the April supply month, the natural gas power plants, namely, Ilijan, First Gas-Sta. Rita, and First Gas-San Lorenzo, operated on less expensive Malampaya natural gas this May.

IPPs and PSAs registered reductions of PhP 0.67 and PhP 0.59 per kWh, respectively.

The reductions in IPP and PSA rates more than offset a PhP 2.85 per kWh increase in charges from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). It will be recalled that WESM exhibited noticeable price spikes particularly beginning the week of May 11, as a number of plants went on forced outages or reduced their output. The high WESM clearing prices, which at times approached PhP 30 per kWh, were sustained for the rest of the supply month. According to the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC), the operator of the WESM, the Secondary Price Cap was not triggered last May.

The share of IPPs, PSAs, and WESM to Meralco’s total power requirements stood at 45, 48, and 7 percent, respectively.

Adjustments in other bill components

In addition to the generation charge, transmission charge also registered a reduction of PhP 0.09 per kWh. Taxes and other charges also went down by PhP 0.06 and PhP 0.07 per kWh, respectively.

Meralco has consistently reiterated that it does not earn from the generation and transmission charges as these are pass-through costs. Payment for the generation charge goes to the power suppliers, while payment for the transmission charge goes to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Of the total bill, only the distribution charge accrues to Meralco.

Meralco’s distribution charge has not registered any adjustment or change and has remained at the same level for almost a year or since July 2014 when it reflected a lower rate compared to June of the same year.

Meralco offers free trimming service

In time for the upcoming rainy season, Meralco advises its customers to report cases of tree branches near or touching power lines as these may cause localized power interruptions. They may call Meralco’s Call Center at 16211 to avail of free tree-trimming service.

​For other concerns or queries, customers may visit www.meralco.com.ph. 

They may also access Meralco’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/meralco) and Twitter account (@meralco). 

Power rates down this month

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Lower spot market charges and cheaper fuel prices lead to generation charge reduction

OVERALL DECREASE MAY 2015 05.05.15 – May 2015 overall rate decrease infographic

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said that overall rates went down by PhP 0.70 per kilowatthour (kWh) this May. Said decrease is due to lower generation costs from all power suppliers of Meralco. 

For a typical household consuming 200 kWh, the overall electricity bill will go down by PhP 140. At PhP 9.98 per kWh, this month’s rate is lower by PhP 1.46 compared to May 2014’s PhP 11.44 per kWh.

Lower generation costs from all suppliers

Generation charge decreased by PhP 0.60 per kWh from PhP 5.41 per kWh in April to PhP 4.81 per kWh this month. The reduction was mainly driven by lower charges from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs), as well as a reduction in the National Power Corporation’s (NPC’s) Generation Rate Adjustment Mechanism (GRAM) collections. 

Cost of power obtained from the WESM decreased by PhP 4.19 per kWh due to less occurrences and shorter duration of power plant outages. The Luzon Grid remained on “normal” state throughout the period of the Malampaya shutdown.

Meanwhile, average cost of the Independent Power Producers (IPP) was lower by PhP 0.75 per kWh due to the improved utilization level of the QPPL power plant and cheaper fuel prices obtained by the First Gas plants. The effect of the Malampaya shutdown was moderated by lower prices of condensate and natural gas in the April supply month versus March. Malampaya natural gas underwent its quarterly repricing to reflect the lower cost of fuel. From $10.39 per gigajoule (GJ) the previous period, price of natural gas has been reduced by 19% to $8.44 per GJ. 

Average rates of plants under the Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) also decreased this month by PhP 0.06 per kWh. Finally, NPC’s collections of its GRAM similarly went down by PhP 0.06 per kWh.

The share of IPPs, PSAs, and WESM to Meralco’s total power requirements stood at 47, 43, and 10 percent respectively.

Adjustments in other bill components

In addition to the generation charge, taxes and other charges registered reductions of PhP 0.07 and PhP 0.08 per kWh, respectively. These offset a PhP 0.05 per kWh increase in the transmission charge.

Meralco reiterated that it does not earn from the pass-through charges, such as the generation and transmission charges. Payment for the generation charge goes to the power suppliers, while payment for the transmission charge goes to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Of the total bill, only the distribution, supply, and metering charges accrue to Meralco.

Meralco’s distribution charge has not registered any adjustment and has remained at the same level for 10 months now or since July 2014.

RATES INFOGRAPHIC MAY 2015 05.05.15 – May 2015 overall rate decrease breakdown inforgraphic

Meralco supports Electrical Safety Month

Meralco also reminded its customers to observe electrical safety in line with its initiatives to support Electrical Safety Month.

The government has declared the month of May of every year as Electrical Safety Month. Meralco said it fully supports initiatives that raise public awareness and educate electricity consumers on the proper use of electrical appliances and gadgets so as to prevent and avoid electricity-related accidents.

Changes in Residential Bill 1 – Changes in residential bills, April vs. May 2015

For more electrical safety tips, customers may visit www.meralco.com.ph. 

They may also access Meralco’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/meralco) and Twitter account (@meralco).

MeralcO Virtual Engine (MoVE) app for better and effective bill management

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Do you measure the exact cost of the electricity being consumed by your appliances, television, DVD players, air-conditioner, washing machines, and other appliances? Appliances consume electricity, even on standby mode.

Knowing that people are more conscious of their electricity usage nowadays, Meralco developed this app to make managing consumers’ electricity spending better.

Meralco has launched its MeralcO Virtual Engine (MoVE), an iOS and Android-friendly app that allows consumers to have more power over their monthly electric bill.

One of the key features allows users to compute their power consumption based on their appliances’ cost per hour and length of use per day and week.

Last July 30, 2014, I was invited by Meralco for a bloggers night held at The Lighthouse, Lopez Building, Meralco Compound. Meralco introduces us the new MoVE app for better and effective bill management Meralco presented us how to use the MoVE.

The MoVE app also gives users electricity-saving tips, Meralco news updates, and more.

This is the full list of features:

1. Usage - tracks your electrical consumption in real time, by adding your appliances and switch them on and off in the app as you would use them at home.

2. Calculator - lets you forecast the electrical consumption when buying an appliance or simply know how much an appliance costs to operate.

3. Directory - easily find the Meralco branch or Bayad Center nearest you.

4. Information - notifications on power interruptions, scheduled maintenance or Meralco events.

5. Bright Ideas - helpful tips for your home on how to conserve electricity

6. E-Bill - delivers your Meralco bill online for convenience

To help promote the launch of the MoVE app, Meralco introduced horoscope videos starring comedienne Giselle Sanchez.

She plays Madame Giselle, a fortune teller who identifies the electricity-wasting bad habits of each Zodiac sign and gives advice on how the MoVE app can help them. Watch the videos on Meralco’s YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8TQSxlEpdQ&list=UUykLu5F8RyxSchZ37KeH2Mw&index=5

Get to know the helpful features in the new and improved MoVE app.

Monitor the power consumption of multiple appliances in real time with the USAGE function. Download MoVE now and register your account for the full MoVE experience! 

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meralco.phone.move&hl=en

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ph/app/meralco-virtual-engine-move/id546535540?mt=8

The MoVE app is available for free, on both the App Store and Google Play. For details, visit meralco.com.ph.

Meralco's Energy Efficiency and Safety Tips for Your Home

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Do you prepare your home for all the upcoming holiday activities? More Christmas lights to set up?  Having new appliances? Cooking a feast this Christmas need not be time-consuming or expensive but we have to maximize the efficiency of your appliances and be sure you are all safe.

Meralco shared to us this special "Bright Idea" to help our homes become more energy efficient.

Last Friday, November 29, 2013, I was invited to the Meralco forum to discuss current energy issues such as rate adjustments and customer services. This was held in Aracama Filipino Cuisine, Unit C, The Fort Entertainment Center, Global City, Taguig City. 

 Here are some Energy Efficiency saving tips and sustainability for our home. 

For the latest update on electricity rate adjustment and some energy efficiency tips, here is the November edition of the Meralco Advisory.

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Here are useful tips on maximizing the efficiency of your appliances.

For your refrigerators, defrost regularly. Defrost before frost builds up to 1/4 inch to keep your unit running efficiently. Also, remember to clean condenser coils. The coils at the back remove heat. Clean them twice a year using a vacuum cleaner or broom.

Regular maintenance is very important for all your appliances.

And here's more important tips for decorating our home this Christmas season:  

You can save money and also help you save more with these simple ideas around the home. 

For more Bright Ideas, visit their website @ www.meralco.com.ph

 and like Meralco on Facebook 

and follow them on Twitter.