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At the same time, Mirant has committed P500 million for the electrification of another 500 barangays in the next two years. 


"We have completed the lighting up of 1,000 barangays," Mirant Philippines Foundation executive director Roberto Calingo said.  Project Beacon aimed to energize 1,000 barangays. 


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Perez said Leung had a meeting with Mirant president Edgardo Bautista to study the prospect of offering the share of the power generation firm to the public anytime this year.


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The company, which used to be known as Southern Energy Philippines, Inc., is also open to a strategic partnership with local power players for possible participation in the privatization of the National Power Corp. (Napocor).


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Mirant completes P1-B rural power project

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | October 23, 2003 - 12:00am

Mirant Philippines Corp., a subsidiary of US-based Mirant Corp., announced yesterday the completion of a P1-billion electrification program under its Project Beacon or barangay electrification assistance to the...

Business

Mirant, Metrobank group to pour P1B in Visayas power projects

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | August 15, 2003 - 12:00am

ILOILO CITY – Mirant Global Corp. (MGC), a joint venture between Mirant Philippines and Global Business Holdings Inc. (GBHI) of the Metrobank group, will pour in some P1 billion worth of investments as part...

Business

Mirant to tap advisor for IPO

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | August 15, 2003 - 12:00am

ILOILO CITY – Mirant Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of US-based Mirant Corp. and the country’s largest private power producer, is ready to choose its financial advisor for its planned initial public offering...

Business

Mirant urged to list in PSE this yearMirant urged to list in PSE this year

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | March 12, 2002 - 12:00am

Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) president Ernest Leung is encouraging Mirant Philippines Inc., the country’s largest private power producer, to list in the local stock market within the year, Energy Secretary...

Business

Mirant Phils eyes strategic partner for participation in Napocor sale

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | July 28, 2001 - 12:00am

Mirant Philippines, Inc. is expanding its gas and coal businesses as part of its long-term investment plans in the country. The company, which used to be known as Southern Energy Philippines, Inc., is also open...

Business

Mirant to energize 53 more barangays

July 27, 2001 - 12:00am

Reaffirming its continued support for the nation-building initiatives of the Philippine government, Mirant Philippines, through the government’s accelerated barangay electrification program, committed yesterday...

Business