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But how long can these idyllic states last?


Not too long – we hope. We know that progress comes about with technological changes, and it starts with a light bulb shining at the door.
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Mirant Philippines Foundation (MPF), the social development arm of the Mirant group will take an active role in this endeavor.


The 1,000-barangay commitment is in addition to the 143 barangays Mirant previously pledged to energize in the provinces of Quezon, Camarines Sur, and Occidental Mindoro.


MPF is a non-stock, non-profit social development arm of Mirant.


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The government’s ‘O-Ilaw Program,’ through the DOE was initially launched in 1999 with the objective of stimulating livelihood opportunities in the countryside through the provision of basic electric services.


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Mirant changing world with its energy

By FROM THE STANDS | By Domini M. Torrevillas | February 18, 2003 - 12:00am

The negative image of power distributors and producers has been due largely to the international power producer (IPP) scam. Consequently, these producers are perceived to be power (pun intended) and money-hungry....

Opinion

Electrifying the countryside

By FROM THE STANDS | By Domini M. Torrevillas | January 11, 2003 - 12:00am

There are people who view rural life romantically. They savor the idea of not having electric power. They cook with firewood, read over a gas lamp, have candle-lit dinners. No TV, no computers, no microwave ovens,...

Opinion

Mirant, DOE ink pacts with rural cooperatives

December 7, 2001 - 12:00am

Mirant Philippines Corp. through its social development arm, Mirant Philippines Foundation, has signed with the Department of Energy and representatives of 45 electric cooperatives a memorandum of agreement to signal...

Business

DOE, Mirant to energize 1,000 barangays

September 9, 2001 - 12:00am

The Department of Energy (DOE) and Mirant Philippines Corp. signed last Friday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to energize at least 1,000 barangays by the end of 2002. Mirant Philippines Foundation (MPF), the...

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