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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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In a press briefing here, Mirant International chief executive officer and managing director Rick Kuester said another 15 percent will be sold to a wider field of investors through an initial public offering (IPO). 


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Lighting Homes and Lives

By Matthew Estabillo | January 4, 2004 - 12:00am

For generations, the people of Barangay Batang-Batang in Narra, Palawan lived without electricity. With a population of a mere 1,000, folks relied heavily on natural light for their everyday activities. At night,...

Starweek Magazine

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 Phils to sell 15% of stock to public, 15% to strategic investor

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | November 8, 2002 - 12:00am

SUAL, Pangasinan — Mirant Philippines Inc. said yesterday it is willing to sell at least 15 percent of its shares to interested strategic investors. In a press briefing here, Mirant International chief executive...

Business