Sustaining Communities 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report
2019 Reports Meralco Annual Report Meralco Sustainability Report One Meralco Foundation Annual Report Our Cover One Meralco Foundation is determined to bring the light of hope A student and her teacher return to their island school in Tawi Tawi in the southernmost part of the to underserved communities within and beyond the Meralco franchise area, Philippines, full of hope and ready to embrace an energized future. One Meralco Foundation sustains carryingout the company’s vision to make the future brighter for the Filipino far-flung and underserved communities through electrification and other interventions that promote people. As the social development arm of Meralco, the Foundation focuses productivity and spur progress. on advocacies that bring about productivity to households, schools and communities through electrification. Since its inception in 2011, the Foundation has already energized 48,900 low-income households and 245 off-grid island Our Reports and mountain public schools across the Philippines. It also mobilizes partnerships among different stakeholders to empower the marginalized sector of the country Beginning 2019, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is providing three annual reports: to improve themselves and become active participants in nation building. the first covers the distribution utility and its subsidiaries; the second is its sustainability report; and the third is that of its social development arm, One Meralco Foundation.
Sustaining Energy 2019 Meralco Annual Report
Sustaining Energy: Sustaining Energy shows Meralco’s transition to renewable energy to better support future generations, and executes a digital transformation to upgrade its systems and operations for greater efficiency and a better customer experience.
Sustaining the Future 2019 Meralco Sustainability Report
Sustaining the Future: Sustaining the Future maps out Meralco’s sustainability agenda, in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It details the focus on Power, Planet, People, and Prosperity in alignment with Meralco’s business strategy.
Sustaining Communities 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report
Sustaining Communities: Sustaining Communities presents the accomplishments of One Meralco Foundation on its various community and social development programs on household and school electrification, energy education, environmental sustainability, and responsible citizenship.
4 Sustaining Communities 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report 1 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report About this Report This report presents the 2019 accomplishments of One Meralco Foundation, Inc. with respect to 2019 its advocacy pillars namely, Household Electrification, School Electrification, Energy Education, Environmental Sustainability, Youth Development, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response, Grassroots Partnerships, and Employee Giving and Volunteerism. As a responsible social development institution, we exercised utmost transparency in preparing this report, making sure that our benefactors and beneficiaries are provided clear and factual information about our accomplishments and financial performance in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards.
CONTENTS 04 Message from our Leaders 10 Performance Highlights 12 Our Programs 14 Energy for Productivity 24 Environmental Stewardship 32 Responsible Citizenship 40 2019 Financial Review 41 Recognition from the Community 42 Board of Trustees 44 Each year, thousands of students in public schools in the Meralco franchise area receive donations from OMF Team employees of Meralco and its subsidiaries as part of One Meralco Foundation’s back-to-school campaign. 46 Statement of Management’s Responsibility for Financial Statements 50 Financial Statements 69 2019 Donors
2 SustainingAbout the Communities Report 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report 3 MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERS
In developing nations like the Philippines, Especially in urban settings, electrification Sustaining electricity is vital to sustaining economic of low-income communities is usually progress and human capital development. complicated because, in many cases, Many studies suggest a positive correlation poverty is only one of the many facets Communities between electricity consumption and of the problem. The others include land gross domestic product, setting aside tenure concerns and right-of-way (ROW) population growth. issues, which are beyond the control of Meralco and the Foundation. The Department of Energy’s energy and economy interaction data from 1990 This is why the collaboration amongst to 2018¹ show that as the Philippines stakeholders, including the government, experienced steady economic growth, is absolutely necessary in such business energy consumption also showed a similar unusual situations. trend for the greater part of the period. This is empirical proof of the importance For example, in the case of two (2) of electricity as an input in economic communities in Pasig City energized activity, and is one of the reasons why in 2019, Meralco extended additional the Government has made it a priority technical support to expedite the residents’ to energize 100 percent of the application process, while the LGU solved Philippines by 2022. the ROW issues by allowing Meralco to extend its facilities to the community The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), through a nearby property of a science the largest private sector electric high school run by the city. OMF, for its distribution company in the country, part, provided funding for the construction contributes to the fulfillment of this goal of a common meter/circuit breaker base by extending its facilities to small, far-flung as assistance to the residents. communities in its franchise area. And as Meralco’s social development arm, One The unified efforts of various partners 8,091 Meralco Foundation (OMF) complements have enabled residents to finally access Homes of low- this effort with its advocacy for household electricity after many years. income families electrification particularly for low-income energized in 2019 families.
The program brings together various stakeholders such as Meralco’s business centers and network sectors, local government units (LGU), and the beneficiaries to work out a solution that would make electrification possible and convenient for low income families. OMF also provides financial support by taking care of a portion of the initial cost of applying for an electricity service, which is usually shouldered by homeowners.
In 2019, 8,091 homes of low-income families were energized through this program, and are now enjoying the Among those energized by OMF’s household electrification program in 2019 are two communities in Pasig City: Greenhills Homeowners’ Association in benefits of electricity. Brgy. Pineda, and Kangkungan Landless Association in Brgy. Manggahan. Residents here did not have access to electricity for more than 15 years due to tenure and right-of-way issues. OMF, Meralco and the Pasig City government led by Mayor Victor María Regis “Vico” N. Sotto worked together to finally bring electricity service to more than a hundred homes.
https://www.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/energy_statistics/1990-2018_kes_energy-economy_interaction.pdf
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Energizing Education
Our mission in the Foundation has always been Twenty public schools have benefitted from the program more than just providing access to electricity. in 2019, providing 4,055 students the means to develop We go beyond measuring the outputs of our 21st Century skills through the integration of technology programs and put more value on their outcome in their learning experience. Among them are students of and long-term impact. eight island schools in the province of Tawi Tawi, who are now realizing the benefits of electricity. The “Energy for This is the same philosophy that inspired our Productivity” section discusses this initiative in more detail school electrification program, which makes (see page 14). technology-aided learning possible in off-grid public schools. Electricity and technology go hand in hand. Technology could not exist without electricity, and electricity is In each school, OMF installs a solar photovoltaic futile without technology. By providing young Filipinos (PV) equipment capable of producing up to three access to both, and encouraging them to harness (3) kilowatts of electricity to power classroom their potential to address key social, economic and lights and fans, and more importantly, modern environmental issues, we are helping them build a learning tools. sustainable world.
We believe that the impact of electricity Our energy education program encourages the Filipino youth on the quality of education is felt only if to understand and appreciate the importance of electricity it is used alongside learning technology. and to build upon its strengths. This is accomplished using a This is why, apart from the solar PV systems, OMF two-pronged approach: one that is geared towards building together with donations from Meralco employees the capacities of educators to teach energy concepts, and also provide multimedia equipment consisting of another that is focused on helping students develop a 21st a large-format television, a lap-top computer, and Century mindset -- that is, developing modern-day skills A kindergarten pupil receives a “Laging Handa” all-weather preparedness kit donated by Meralco employees through OMF. a printer-scanner. such as creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.
Our Energy Education kits, which contain The Foundation also recognized the 200 flash cards featuring various energy outstanding academic performance of topics, are now being used by 772,631 302 dependents of rank-and-file and learners in 1,180 academic institutions supervisory employees of Meralco and its “Electricity nationwide. These kits aid teachers in subsidiaries through the MVP Academic and technology including energy topics using the spiral Achievement Awards (MVP AAA) program. learning model aligned with the new This is our sincere way of appreciating go hand in hand. K-12 curriculum. In some cases, the the hard work of our peers in Meralco, By providing flashcards are also used to determine who have been the Foundation’s strategic young Filipinos the appropriate grade levels for first time partners in bringing about change in the enrollees, and as a diagnostic tool in lives of our beneficiaries. access to both, special education classes. we are helping OMF promotes the welfare of the youth, them build a In a bid to develop more Filipino scientists helps build resilient communities, who can contribute to energy research, aids in the development of grassroots sustainable the Foundation co-sponsored the National communities, and engages volunteers to world.” Science and Technology Fair (NSTF), take part in its mission to “spread the light” which brings together hundreds of to those who need it the most. young scientists from various public and private high schools in the Philippines to showcase their exemplary scientific research and innovation projects.
A teacher in a remote community in Oriental Mindoro demonstrates the use of a laptop computer to her Mangyan students.
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Responding to Disasters Committed to Sustaining Communities
In the last quarter of the year, a series Strategic alliances allowed OMF to Addressing the needs of communities Armed with a refreshed of earthquakes shook Cotabato City extend help to communities outside through programs that are not only perspective on sustainability, and nearby provinces in the island of of the Meralco franchise area. When effective but, more importantly, impactful is the Foundation will continue to Mindanao, prompting thousands of Batanes was rocked by a 5.9-magnitude a gargantuan task. It requires a great deal families to run for safety in evacuation earthquake in July, we sent 500 relief of human and financial capital to reach last strengthen its resolve in enabling centers. While the Government and packages through the Philippine Disaster mile communities, a full understanding of families and communities to be private donors maintained a regular ration Resilience Foundation (PDRF), and the social problems confronting them, and more inclusive and productive. of food, there was a demand for potable when Typhoon Tisoy (international designing the right interventions that they water containers. name: Kammuri) wreaked havoc in the can sustain for the long haul. Bicol region in December, we joined This assessment from the ground hands with other electric cooperatives Thankfully, we are not alone. With the gave OMF a better picture of the in expediting the restoration of power guidance and wisdom of our Trustees, the needs of the survivors, prompting services in the affected areas. dedication of our hardworking team, the Manuel V. Pangilinan it to recalibrate its response. The commitment of our partners, the continued Chairman Foundation donated 300 units of water support of our donors and volunteers, we containers distributed with the help are able to fulfill our mission to empower of soldiers from the Western Mindanao individuals and families, and sustain Command of the Armed Forces of communities. Ray C. Espinosa the Philippines. Vice Chairman
Powering Caring for Our Je rey O. Tarayao Volunteerism Common Home President
Apart from financial support, the As a leader in the industry, Meralco indefatigable desire of Meralco employees continues to find ways to strike a to serve beyond the call of duty is a primary balance among the social, economic and driving force in ensuring the success of environmental impacts of its operations, the Foundation’s activities. working doubly hard to become an efficient and effective power distributor A total of 2,056 Meralco employee- and, at the same time, a champion 23,366 volunteers devoted their time, talent and of the environment. Native trees treasure to the Foundation’s programs planted in 13 throughout the year. In support of Meralco’s sustainability conservation sites initiatives, the Foundation included Among their main contributions is the environmental sustainability as one of distribution of 6,212 “Laging Handa” all- its main pillars. This is best expressed weather preparedness kits in 57 public in the new program called “One for Trees” schools in the Meralco franchise area (OFT), which aims to restore biodiversity during the back-to-school season. The in Philippine forests and watersheds program was fully funded by employees through reforestation. who donated a total of PhP2.3 million. More about this program is discussed in In 2019, we began pursuing our goal of the “Responsible Citizenship” section of nurturing at least three million trees in the this report (see page 32). next six years by planting our first 23,366 trees in 13 conservation sites, with the help of close to 2,000 employee-volunteers, local farmers and partner institutions. More about this program is discussed in the “Environmental Stewardship” section of this report (see page 24).
8 Sustaining Communities 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report 9 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Sustaining Communities As Meralco’s social development arm, One Meralco Foundation is providing business solutions to social challenges within the Company’s franchise area and to remote, off-grid communities in the Philippines. It has developed programs to address the need for productivity of Filipinos, primarily through electrification. Beyond this, its initiatives are also anchored on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals to enable beneficiaries and partners to contribute positively to social capital, economic growth and environmental protection. Our Programs One Meralco Foundation’s programs are built upon the following advocacy pillars which were designed to address various social development needs through interventions that are aligned with the thrusts of Meralco’s energy-related businesses.
Household Grassroots Youth Electrification Partnerships Development
Provides assistance to low income Improves the learning experience of Working hand-in-hand with government, Extends Meralco’s corporate value of families in the Meralco franchise area students in off-grid public schools private, and non-government organizations “Malasakit” (compassion) to the Filipino so that they can comply with the by providing an alternative source of to implement advocacies in grassroots youth through academic, sports, skills minimum requirements for electrification. electricity (mainly solar energy) and communities. building and talent enhancing programs. It also serves indigenous peoples’ modern learning hardware such as laptop communities where solar photovoltaic computers and multimedia equipment. technology is utilized.
Emergency Energy Environmental Preparedness and Employee Giving Education Sustainability Disaster Response and Volunteerism
Develops learning resources on energy Promotes the preservation of Philippine Delivers immediate relief to calamity victims Opens opportunities for Meralco’s and builds the capacity of educators to biodiversity through reforestation and the and helps electric cooperatives immediately employees to give back to society by teach the subject to promote deeper empowerment of local communities to restore power services in areas affected sharing their time, talent, and treasure understanding of energy, and to become stewards of the environment. by disasters. through the Foundation’s various campaign for its sustainable use. fundraising and volunteering campaigns.
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Melyn Hayudini, a teacher in Aliakbar Elementary School in Bongao, Tawi Tawi integrates learning technology in class after OMF energized the off-grid island school using solar photovoltaic technology in 2019. Meralco employees, through the Meralco Employees’ Fund for Charity, Inc. (MEFCI), also donated multimedia equipment to the schools.
Energy for Productivity One Meralco Foundation provides off-grid schools and low-income families the opportunity to harness electricity to bolster their productivity and ensure a sustainable future.
Equitable Opportunities for Far-Flung Schools
Tawi Tawi, a province in the southwestern Located in a region stigmatized by edge of the Philippines, is a hidden armed conflicts in the past, Tawi Tawi’s gem. Its coasts are lined with unspoiled, potential as a progressive, industrial, pristine white sand beaches that could agricultural and tourism masterpiece of rival the shores of Boracay and other the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region well-known tourist destinations in the of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is country. It is teeming with marine life and hampered by outdated norms that have “In 2019, its nutrient-rich soil is perfect for growing deterred investors from participating in Four (4) off-grid public schools in the mountainous regions of Negros Oriental receive their multimedia equipment during high value crops such as corn, banana its economy. OMF brought a festive community launch held to celebrate the electrification of the schools through solar PV technology. and coconut. Its geographic location, electricity being in the middle of valuable seaports Tawi Tawi, to date, is classified as a third- to 20 public of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and class province, and its progress comes at China, makes it a suitable candidate a snail’s pace, amplified by the dearth of schools, 8 in for a lucrative transshipment port. basic services such as reliable electricity. Tawi Tawi.” Unfortunately, the province is While its capital, Bongao, is largely Meanwhile, in most parts of the country widely misunderstood. energized, many island communities and the world, students use technology remain without constant power. and the Internet in the classroom and in In fact, based on 2018 data from the their day-to-day lives. The surplus of tools Teacher Hayudini joins her students as they walk towards their school. Located in an island, Aliakbar Elementary Department of Energy, only about 27.8 available to them and the limitless access School is challenging to energize using grid power. With OMF’s donated solar PV system, students here are ready percent of households (34,000 families) to information gives them an advantage to embrace a brighter future. are energized¹. The absence of electricity in the very competitive job market. has a negative impact on the education of students. Teachers in off-grid schools Unfortunately, those in marginalized could not integrate modern learning communities who need a higher income tools in classroom discussions and, as a to breach the poverty line are usually consequence, students aren’t able to keep the ones without the qualifications. up with modern concepts and develop the This inequality inspired One Meralco skills that would lead to high-paying jobs. Foundation to launch its school If Tawi Tawi hopes to cash in on its electrification program in 2012. As one economic potentials soon, it must first of its core advocacies, the program has invest in providing quality education and since energized 245 off-grid public schools skills training to its future workforce. across the country² -- even those located For this, it needs technology -- outside of the franchise area of Meralco. and essentially, electricity.
1 https://www.doe.gov.ph/ducsp/tawelco 2 Data as of December 31, 2019
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In 2019, the program brought electricity to 20 public schools, eight of which are in Tawi Tawi:
Simalak Elementary School (Languyan) Aliakbar Elementary School (Bongao) Luuk Buntal Elementary School (Panglima Sugala) Tandoh Elementary School (Panglima Sugala) Parangan Elementary School (Panglima Sugala) Matolo Elementary School (Panglima Sugala)
Pamatakan Elementary School (Panglima Sugala) Students of various public schools located in remote, off-grid communities in the Philippines joyfully celebrate the electrification of their schools through the support of partners from the Association of Electricity Supply Industry of East Buan Elementary School (Panglima Sugala) Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP).
Since 2012, the Foundation has energized 245 off Empowered Teachers grid island and mountain schools in 38 provinces More than 200 teachers and technical personnel Three years earlier, three schools in the of the intervention on the knowledge gains of in the Philippines: from schools the Foundation energized underwent municipalities of Sitangkai, Simunul students is not immediate and becomes more a refresher course on solar PV technology to help and Tandobas, were energized by the apparent as they continue to use the technology. Luzon (106) them in the proper upkeep of the system. Foundation. To maximize the schools’ Visayas (72) electrification, Meralco employees Therefore, it is necessary for the Foundation to Mindanao (67) complemented OMF’s donation by ensure the sustainability of each electrification Global Call to Energize Schools providing multimedia equipment project. Financial support from the Department The Foundation launched a fund-raising consisting of a laptop computer, a printer/ of Education, which owns and maintains the Improved Sustainability Measures campaign for school electrification scanner and a large-screen television. schools, and from the local government are Partnered with local government units among members of the Association These were funded through members’ necessary for the continued maintenance and for the funding of the maintenance of of Electricity Supply Industry of East monthly contributions to the Meralco repair of the equipment after the one year solar PV equipment Asia and the Western Pacific. Employees’ Fund for Charity, Inc. (MEFCI). manufacturer’s warranty expires. Built a network of local technical AESIEAP companies raised PhP2.57 services providers which million which contributed to the Electrifying a far-flung school requires a The school’s immediate community must also be schools can tap for the repair electrification of 11 off-grid schools huge amount of donated funds and it is willing and capable of protecting the equipment. of equipment in the Philippines. only prudent for the Foundation to make These are among the parameters the Foundation Upgraded to a more compact, reliable sure that its social investments benefit considers in selecting candidate schools. and lithium-battery based system which more students and teachers for as long has a longer lifespan a period as possible. Moreover, the effect
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Residents who are now connected to the microgrid are able to use electricity 24 hours a day, and are also able Household Electrification to use other appliances. In contrast, when they were Highlights dependent on generators, they could only connect a few light bulbs. They had to pay a premium if they insisted on using other devices such as television or an electric fan.
Ricardo and Eva are also now spending less for far more power. In their first month since electrification, they only paid PhP98 on electricity. A few months later, the family’s average monthly bill increased to PhP250 as their consumption increased. Still, this is only 13 percent of their electricity expense prior to OMF’s intervention. The resulting savings of around PhP1,700 is now used to augment their budget for food, education and health care.
The Ocampo family’s experience is a concrete example An array of solar panels installed by Meralco in Cagbalete Island, Quezon now provides sustainable electricity to the island’s residents. of how the lack of electricity access could make poor families even poorer. In urban communities, many poor families resort to sub-meter connections for which they Families in a Gawad Kalinga village in Trece Better Choices For spend up to twice as much as the average kilowatt-hour Martires, Cavite, now enjoy 24-hour electricity The Underprivileged rate of Meralco. after their homes were finally energized in 2019. This is why One Meralco Foundation continues to reach Similar to the ordeal of islanders in Tawi Tawi, residents of out to communities like these. In today’s digital world, Since 2012, the Foundation has energized Cagbalete Island in Mauban, Quezon have been without access to electricity is a necessity, and those without it are left 48,900 low-income households in electricity for years. Its geographical location makes it challenging behind. It remains committed to bringing electricity Meralco’s franchise area and in select to energize through a direct connection to the power grid. access where none exists, so that communities left indigenous communities. behind achieve sustainable development, and The island is also dotted with white sand beaches and is relatively advance with the country and the rest of the world. close to Metro Manila but local and foreign tourists are deterred by the lack of electricity. As a consequence, natives of the island Key Program Impact could not capitalize on tourism and instead remain dependent on fishing as their primary source of livelihood which they can only On average, beneficiaries report a rely on during half of the year when the sea is calm. PhP103 decrease in their spending In 2019, OMF’s household on electricity after joining the Despite their meager income, many residents save up to accord program. Savings went to food and electrification program themselves the luxury of access to electricity at least for a few education expenses. energized a total of 8,091 hours each day. Among them are Ricardo and Eva Ocampo, who Increased study hours at home low income households in used to pay at least PhP2,000 monthly to connect to a communal for students. gasoline-fired generator for electricity access from 6pm to 9pm Reliability of electricity has improved the Meralco franchise area. every day. At this rate, electricity was indeed a “luxury” for a resulting in increased productivity family that subsists on a daily budget of PhP500. at home. Increased media consumption But it shouldn’t be. resulted in a more socially aware household. In July, Meralco inaugurated its solar microgrid in Cagbalete Electrical safety improved as to provide round-the-clock electricity to 129 households. overloading was prevented. The Foundation helped residents comply with the initial Increase in household-based requirements for electrification and provided additional businesses. funding for infrastructure requirements on the customer side.
Eva Ocampo has opened a small store that also offers battery charging service to augment her family’s income.
20 Sustaining Communities 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report 21 ENERGY FOR PRODUCTIVITY Environmental Stewardship
In 2019, Meralco employees planted more than 23,000 trees in various conservation sites in the Meralco franchise area. They also raised more than PhP2 million to fund the continued maintenance and nurturing of the trees.
One For Trees Highlights Environmental Stewardship One Meralco Foundation engages employee-volunteers and local farmers in an effort to save the Philippines’ diminishing forests.
On the foothills of the Sierra Madre lies housing, healthcare, and education for a 107-hectare farm in Sitio Malapad na their children from elementary to college. However, the Foundation understands that planting trees is only Parang, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel, Bulacan an initial step in the process. In fact, this alone is not sustainable. Among OMF’s strategic partners in the which has been providing sustainable One Meralco Foundation has been Green Maintenance and frequent monitoring are equally important to “One for Trees” initiative is GreenEarth Heritage livelihood to about 35 local farmers and Earth’s partner in taking care of the ensure the success of the program, and these activities can only Foundation, which provides sustainable livelihood to their families. farmers since 2013. be efficiently implemented by engaging communities living small farmers in San Miguel, Bulacan. OMF supports the farmers by engaging them as caretakers of the ”OMF near the plantation sites. trees planted in GreenEarth’s farm on the foothills Known as “Green Earth Heritage Farm,” Since the farm lies outside of the power of the Sierra Madre. the open forest is maintained by a private grid, OMF installed solar-powered launched On the other hand, Green Earth was also looking for ways to non-profit organization called GreenEarth water pumps to irrigate its plantations, a campaign diversify its crops to ensure that there is continuity in their Launched in 2019, Meralco employees were Heritage Foundation, which was instituted and in 2015, through the request of farmers’ income throughout the year. the first to invest in the program by planting to promote the livelihood of local farmers the Foundation, Meralco extended its to plant 23,366 native trees. through sustainable agroforestry. distribution lines to address the growing 3 million Growing trees alongside crops is also beneficial, agriculturally demand of the farm’s processing facility. speaking, since they protect the crops from harsh conditions 14 local government units, people’s For several years now, the farmers here trees within such as typhoons, landslides, and extreme heat, and trees also organizations and NGOs participated plant and harvest organic Moringa (locally The intervention dramatically increased the next 6 hold moisture in the soil especially during the dry seasons. in the program called “Malunggay”) to be processed into the farm’s output, allowing the Native trees planted under the program export-quality tea so they could earn a employment of more farmers, thus, years.” This complementarity prompted OMF and Green Earth to join include Kalumpit, Narra, Banaba and higher value out of their produce. Apart benefitting more families in the process. hands, once more, to pursue a greater mission: to help save the Kamuning from this, they also sell organic vegetables Philippines’ diminishing forests while sustaining the livelihood A Christmas fund-raising campaign to their surrounding communities In support of Meralco’s goal to be a of farmers through an advocacy called “One For Trees.” raised Php2.42 million to jumpstart augmenting their communal income. sustainable energy company, OMF the planting season for 2020 launched in 2019 a campaign that aims Under this partnership, the Foundation provides funding for In exchange for working on the farm, they to rehabilitate threatened ecosystems the establishment of nurseries and rainwater collection tanks, Online presence of One For Trees are employed as regular workers, receive through reforestation, particularly, planting of seedlings during the appropriate season, and generated interest and participation a pay that is higher than the minimum by planting at least 3 million trees in continued monitoring of the trees. from both individuals and organizations wage rate, and are provided with decent conservation areas within the next six years. “Gathering and monitoring data is also very important as it will help us determine the average mortality rates of our trees, and allow us to plan ahead on where and how many more trees will be planted in the next planting season. We will also find out from their monitoring what kinds of problems on the ground contribute to the mortality rate and how best to address these so that we could achieve a higher survival rate,” explained Aileen De Ocampo, Farm Manager of Green Earth.
“Doing a sustainable tree nurturing program requires a lot of resources and is data-intensive. But simply planting trees without any follow through is a waste of money and effort because the investment does not result in a measurable, long-term impact,” she added. www.onefortrees.org
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As with other social development programs of the Foundation, the involvement of the community is vital to the achievement of the goals of “One for Trees”.
“We want the program to create a positive impact not just on the environment but also on the community around our plantation sites. If they see value in our tree farm, they will nurture it,” OMF President Jeffrey Tarayao said.
To bring the advocacy closer to the consciousness of Meralco employees, the Foundation organized tree planting activities in Green Earth and other partner sites during the last two quarters of the year.
“It was very fulfilling because we were able to understand what Green Earth has been doing to uplift the lives of the farmers, and how from the beginning, it wasn’t just about planting trees but also about the livelihood of everyone here,” said volunteer Miel Lanting, Head of Platform Delivery of Meralco’s Information, Communication, Technology and Transformation office.
“When I first saw the terrain, I said to myself, this was going to be tough. But what makes the task easier is the thought that we are all in this together. If I were to do it alone, I won’t be able to do much. But because everyone is doing it with smiles on their faces, the task at hand becomes easy.” shared Benjamin U. Cusi, Head of Network Technology and Asset Management.
The “One for Trees” campaign was designed with all three pillars of sustainability in mind.
The planting of trees helps absorb excess carbon in the atmosphere, stabilizes and moisturizes the soil, and provides a habitat for an entire ecosystem to thrive. At the same time, the employment of farmers ensures that the trees are nurtured by able hands. It also brings food on the table of their families, especially during the non-harvest season. Constant monitoring also ensures that good governance is exercised and parties mutually and equitably benefit from the partnership.
“If we look at a tree planting program only from an environmental perspective, there is a good chance it will remain a philanthropy. We must look at its social and economic benefits, too, to be able to sustain it,” said Tarayao.
28 Sustaining Communities 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report 29 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Responsible Citizenship
Especially during the worst of times, our volunteers embody Meralco’s corporate values of Makabayan and Malasakit as they reach out to our community partners in the company’s franchise area and beyond.
Responsible Citizenship At the forefront of our march to aid in the sustainable progress of marginalized communities are thousands of Meralco employees who devote their time, talent and treasure to the Foundation’s causes.
Throughout the year, employees of Meralco and its subsidiaries take part in the Foundation’s work by supporting its fundraising campaigns, and volunteering in the implementation of its programs. Meralco’s power restoration teams composed of linemen and engineer help local electric cooperatives rebuild after calamities such as when Typhoon Tisoy (international name: Kammuri) swept through the Bicol Region and other parts of Luzon in 2019. The Foundation team is composed of dedicated individuals who lead about 300 activities every year, on average. Both islands are submerged in sea water for at least six hours “I have participated in various activities of Some of these are in far-flung and hard- a day (especially in the rainy months of July to December). This OMF in the past but it was my first time to to-reach villages. Thanks to the support perennial problem is caused by a confluence of factors including walk through a flooded area. I am aware of Meralco’s workforce, the Foundation rising sea levels, sedimentation of nearby rivers, recession of the that the community experiences flood is able to deliver services to its coastline, redirection of waterways and land reclamation (due to regularly, and that’s why I came in rubber community partners. construction of fish ponds), and overpopulation. boots, but we did not expect that the water was going to be as deep,” recalled Pescos. In 2019, employees raised funds to help Employees from various departments of Meralco scoured the Most of the residents here have chosen to adapt to the situation hundreds of families recover from a series company’s franchise area to look for public schools in their rather than relocate inland because they draw their income Nevertheless, she and her fellow of earthquakes which shook Kidapawan area that need the most attention. Some had to hike for a few from the sea, through fishing and drying fish. Due to increasing volunteers proceeded with their mission City and various municipalities in North kilometers of dirt road, take a boat, or wade through flood waters population on the islands and the difficulty of transporting school safely and returned to work with a Cotabato. They also contributed to the to deliver the kits to their intended recipients. Engr. Maria Trixie children to the mainland and back daily, the education department renewed sense of fulfillment. One For Trees program through a M. Pescos, a sales and relationship management oficer, was established a primary school on each one: Pugad Elementary Christmas campaign in December, by among them. She and her colleagues from Meralco’s Malolos School and Tibaguin Elementary School. “It made me realize that there are still a buying specially designed greetings Business Center had to navigate the narrow waterways leading lot of Filipinos who face challenges that cards from OMF in exchange of planting to the estuaries of Hagonoy, Bulacan where the two island The volunteers from Meralco experienced, first hand, the plight of most of us probably don’t imagine exist in a native tree in the name of donors and communities of Pugad and Tibaguin are located. residents when they arrived on their first stop, Pugad Island. They a modern and progressive society. These intended recipients. were greeted by a knee-deep flood water, which rendered their are the ones who need our support and rubber boots useless. The men had no choice but to wade through sustained intervention. I am thankful that, Their biggest contribution, however, is Engr. Maria Trixie Pescos (second from left) distributes back to school the water, while the female boarded a makeshift raft, which through OMF, I was able to bring joy and the donation of “Laging Handa” all- kits to students of Pugad Elementary School in Hagonoy, Bulacan. residents pulled towards the school. hope, in my own little way, to children in weather preparedness kits to 6,212 these communities,” she said. public school students during the back- It was too late to turn back as dozens of school children and their to-school season. Employees raised a parents had been waiting in an elevated classroom. A total of 720 Meralco employees joined total of PhP2.31 million for this campaign. the Foundation in implementing this program, which eventually received an award for exceptional employee engagement from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “OMF is composed of dedicated individuals leading about 300 activities every year.”
Seawater engulf the classrooms of Tibaguin Elementary School in Hagonoy, Bulacan, a perennial problem especially during the rainy season.
34 Sustaining Communities 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report 35 RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP
Honoring Excellence Ready To Serve During Disasters From Within
In the best and worst of times, employee-volunteers In gratitude for the contributions of Meralco Responsible Citizenship Highlights extend a helping hand to the Foundation to reach more employees, the Foundation holds an communities in need. annual awards program that recognizes the exemplary academic performance of Employees in corporate offices assisted in repacking their dependents. The MVP Academic of relief goods, while those in the business centers Achievement Awards (MVP AAA) awarded distributed them to families displaced by fires (2,782), 210 winners and 92 Top Achievers in 2019. typhoons and floods (2,525) in the Meralco franchise Each of the winners received an educational area. The company’s linemen and engineers helped assistance grant and a medal of excellence. electric cooperatives in provinces outside of the Meralco franchise area that were swept by typhoons. Those who won in the previous year and They provided additional manpower and equipment to maintained their stellar performance in the expedite the restoration of electricity in these areas. current academic year clinched the Top Achievers award. This is just one of the Such was the case when Typhoon Tisoy (international many ways the Foundation strengthens name: Kammuri) made landfall in the Bicol region as it the values of “Malasakit” and “Makabayan” peaked into a Category 4 typhoon in early December. deeply embedded in the culture of Meralco. It toppled several transmission lines and damaged vital It empowers its volunteers so they could wield distribution facilities of the Albay Electric Cooperative this power to change the world. (ALECO) and the Albay Power Energy Corporation (APEC) causing massive blackouts in the province of “I am very proud to be a part of an organization Albay, which dragged on for weeks. that not only provides high quality service to its customers but also puts their welfare at the In such situations, power utilities are usually over- forefront. In Meralco, employees are referred One Meralco Foundation facilitated the construction of a classroom building at the Halang Elementary School on behalf of whelmed by the massive restoration work, adding to to as ‘tagapag-hatid ng liwanag.’ OMF’s retail electricity service provider, MPower, and its customers. the fact that their employees are also victims of the volunteering activities allow us to realize our disaster. This is why help coming from outside the social duty to make people’s lives, literally calamity zone is necessary. The Foundation also and figuratively, brighter ,” Pescos said. conducted relief operations in Camarines Sur and Oriental Mindoro in the aftermath of the typhoon. One Meralco Foundation provides opportunities The Foundation responds to various needs in for various stakeholders to participate in nation- communities where Meralco operates as well as in building through various community development other localities where our programs can address programs. social development priorities.
Engaged 3,503 volunteers (2,506 unique) Implemented 238 community in 28 volunteering activities relations projects Employee volunteers rendered a total of Provided immediate relief to 7,729 26,497 volunteer hours. families affected by disasters In May, Meralco electrical engineers Supported the deployment of a trooped to various public schools in the power restoration team in Bicol to franchise area to audit electrical facilities help electric distribution utilities while the rest of the employees donated after Typhoon Kammuri to our “Back To School” program for 6,000 underprivileged kindergarten students.
Each year, OMF celebrates the academic achievement of exceptional dependents of Meralco employees through the MVP Academic Achievement Awards program.
36 Sustaining Communities 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report 37 RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP 2019 Financial Review Recognition from
Total spending of OMF for 2019 is PhP142.58 the Community million of which 97% or PhP139 million was spent for the implementation of various social One Meralco Foundation is honored and inspired by the following awards development programs distributed as follows: PhP7.11 M (5%) it has received from reputable organizations in the country and abroad. Grant Operating (PhP54.95 million) and Grant PhP3.07 M (2%) These serve as a heartwarming validation of the quality and efficacy of its social Making (PhP84.05 million). PhP7.66 M (5%) development programs, and more importantly, of their sustained impact on the 55% of the Foundation’s grant operating expenses communities served by the Foundation. (PhP32.30 million) was spent on its core programs PhP133.26 M (88%) namely, school and household electrification; energy education and environmental sustainability (One for Trees). ASEAN Rural Development and Apart from the institutional donation of the Poverty Eradication Leadership Award Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the Foundation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) also received funds from various donors including Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar employees of Meralco and its subsidiaries/afiliates and its corporate partners. A total of PhP5.57 nd million were raised thoughthe following campaigns: PhP27.51 M (47%) PhP5.69 M (10%) 2 ASEAN PR EXCELLENCE AWARDS “Laging Handa” back-to-school program (PhP2.31 ASEAN Public Relations Network (APRN) PhP3.46 M (6%) million), “Puno ng Liwanag” Christmas campaign PhP3.51 M (6%) Kuching, Malaysia (PhP2.42 million), MVP Superhero Run (PhP0.49 PhP1.33 M (2%) million), and Mindanao Earthquake Disaster PhP2.23 M (4%) The One Meralco Back-to-School Program PhP6.07 M (10%) Response (PhP0.35 million). OMF’s fundraising (Best PR Program) s PhP1.68 M (3%) campaigns this year is 104% higher compared with 2018. PhP5.83 M (10%) PhP1.15 M (2%) 17th PHILIPPINE QUILL AWARDS Eleven members of the Association of Electricity International Association of Business Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Communicators (IABC) Philippines Pacific (AESIEAP) raised USD49,606 (PhP2.57 Manila, Philippines million) for the school electrification program. Evaluation of One Meralco Foundations’’s In its commitment to good governance especially Household Electrification Program (Award of Excellence & Top Award for Communication in managing donated resources, the Foundation s and kept its general and administrative expenses at Research) a low four percent of both the total donations it has received and the total expenses it has “Kita Kita Ngayong Pasko” Campaign incurred during the year. This is lower than the (Award of Merit) 30- and 20-percent caps set by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC), and the “Unleashed: Defy All Limits” Department of Social Welfare and Development - The MVP Academic Achievement Awards (DSWD), respectively. (Award of Merit)
PhP0.15 M (1%) 54th ANVIL AWARDS Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) Manila, Philippines
PhP40.90 M “Power Pack: The One Meralco Back (48%) to School Program” (Gold Anvil Award)
PhP43.00 M (51%)
40 Sustaining Communities 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report 41 Board of Trustees
Betty C. Siy-Yap Ronnie L. Aperocho Rev. Fr. Antonio Manuel V. Pangilinan Ray C. Espinosa Trustee Trustee Cecilio T. Pascual Chairman Vice Chairman Senior Vice President and Chief Finance Senior Vice President and Head, Officer, Meralco Networks, Meralco Trustee Chairman, Meralco President and Chief Executive Officer, Meralco Executive Director, Caritas Manila
Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman Alfredo S. Panlilio Ramon B. Segismundo Oscar S. Reyes Jeffrey O. Tarayao Independent Trustee Trustee Trustee Vice Chairman President Professor Emeritus, Virata School of Former Senior Vice President and Head, Former President, Meralco Power Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Business, University of the Philippines Customer Retail Services and Corporate Academy (Served as OMF Trustee until Meralco (Served as OMF Vice Chairman until Meralco Communications, Meralco (Served as 31 December 2019) 20 March 2019) OMF Trustee until 30 June 2019)
42 Sustaining Communities 2019 One Meralco Foundation Annual Report 43 One Meralco Michael J. Del Rosario Grace G. Noche Rainier R. Manguiat Foundation Program Manager Program Manager Program Manager Household Electrification, Employee Volunteerism, Grassroots School Electrification, and Emergency and Youth Development Partnerships, and Governance and Preparedness and Disaster Response Team Foundation Operations
Jeffrey O. Tarayao President
Neil Celeste T. Rara Mary Ann E. Orbeta Rhea F. Iligan Program Manager Finance Manager Administrative Officer Environmental Sustainability, and Social Marketing and Communications
Atty. Maria Zarah R. Anna Marie C. Lerma Villanueva-Castro Treasurer Corporate Secretary
Ronald B. Apolonio Raymond A. Project Assistant Buenaventura Administrative Assistant
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Statement of R.G. Manabat & Co. The KPMG Center, 9/F Management’s Responsibility 6787 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Philippines 1226 Telephone +63 (2) 885 7000 for Financial Statements Fax +63 (2) 894 1985
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The management of One Meralco The Board of Trustees reviews and REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”) approves the financial statements, (a non-stock, non-profit organization) and submits the same to the members. is responsible for the preparation and The Board of Trustees fair presentation of the financial statement R.G. Manabat & Co., the independent One Meralco Foundation, Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2019 auditors appointed by the members, has G/F Lopez Building, Meralco Center and 2018, in accordance with the audited the financial statements of the Ortigas Avenue, Brgy. Ugong Foundation in accordance with Philippine prescribed financial reporting framework Pasig City indicated therein, and for such internal Standards on Auditing, and in its report to control management determines is the members, has expressed its opinion Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements necessary to enable the preparation of on the fairness of presentation upon financial statements that are free from completion of such audit. Opinion material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. We have audited the financial statements of One Meralco Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), which comprise the statements of assets, liabilities and fund In preparing the financial statements, balances as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the statements of revenues and management is responsible for assessing expenses, statements of changes in fund balances and statements of cash flows for the the Foundation’s ability to continue as a years then ended, and notes, comprising significant accounting policies and other going concern, disclosing, as applicable Manuel V. Pangilinan explanatory information. matters related to going concern and Chairman using the going concern basis of In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material accounting unless management either respects, the financial position of the One Meralco Foundation, Inc. as at intends to liquidate the Foundation or December 31, 2019 and 2018, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with the Philippine Financial Reporting Standard for to cease operations, of has no realistic Je rey O. Tarayao alternative but to do so. Small and Medium-sized Entities (PFRS for SMEs). President Basis for Opinion The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s financial We conducted our audits in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSAs). reporting process. Anna Marie C. Lerma Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ Treasurer Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Foundation in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants in the Philippines (Code of Ethics), together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the Philippines, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Signed this May 19, 2020 Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
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Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial . Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, Statements including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with PFRS for SMEs, and for such internal control as We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Foundation’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters Report on the Supplementary Information Required Under Revenue Regulations related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless No. 15-2010 of the Bureau of Internal Revenue management either intends to liquidate the Foundation or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplementary information in Note 17 to the financial Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s statements is presented for purposes of filing with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and is financial reporting process. not a required part of the financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements our audit of the basic financial statements. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in R.G. MANABAT & CO. accordance with PSAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. ENRICO E. BALUYUT As part of an audit in accordance with PSAs, we exercise professional judgment and Partner maintains professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: CPA License No. 065537 SEC Accreditation No. 1177-AR-2, Group A, valid until July 9, 2021 . Identify and assess the risk of material misstatement of the financial statements, Tax Identification No. 131-029-752 whether due to fraud or error, designs and perform audit procedures responsive to BIR Accreditation No. 08-001987-26-2017 those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a Issued September 4, 2017; valid until September 3, 2020 basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from PTR No. MKT 8116756 fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, Issued January 2, 2020 at Makati City forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose May 19, 2020 of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Foundation’s internal control. Makati City, Metro Manila
. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates and related disclosures by management.
. Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Foundation’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the financial statements, or if such disclosures are inadequate to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Foundation to cease to continue as a going concern.
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ONE MERALCO FOUNDATION, INC. ONE MERALCO FOUNDATION, INC. (A Non-stock, Non-profit Organization) (A Non-stock, Non-profit Organization) STATEMENTS OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
December 31 Years Ended December 31 Note 2019 2018 Note 2019 2018 ASSETS REVENUES Current Assets Donations and contributions 11, 15 P140,772,653 P161,442,191 Cash and cash equivalents 4, 5 P252,334,886 P242,258,863 Interest income 5, 8 7,660,599 3,540,150 Advances to program officers 6 593,203 228,452 Foreign exchange gain - net - 92,509 Other current assets 4, 7 4,381,686 3,898,278 148,364,227 165,074,850 Held-to-maturity investments - current 8 6,000,000 - Total Current Assets 263,309,775 246,385,593 EXPENSES Program costs 12 138,998,842 139,336,956 Noncurrent Assets General and administrative expenses 13 3,513,497 3,261,487 Held-to-maturity investments - net of current portion 4, 8, 15 10,000,000 16,000,000 Foreign exchange loss - net 69,025 - Property and equipment - net 9 582,968 727,161 142,581,364 142,598,443 Total Noncurrent Assets 10,582,968 16,727,161 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES P5,851,888 P22,476,407 P273,892,743 P263,112,754
See Notes to the Financial Statements. LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 4, 10 P13,722,479 P8,794,378
Fund Balances 14 260,170,264 254,318,376 P273,892,743 P263,112,754
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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ONE MERALCO FOUNDATION, INC. ONE MERALCO FOUNDATION, INC. (A Non-stock, Non-profit Organization) (A Non-stock, Non-profit Organization) STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
Years Ended December 31
Note 2019 2018 Restricted General Corpus CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Note Fund Fund Fund Total Excess of revenues over expenses P5,851,888 P22,476,407 Balance at January 1, 2018 P1,606,410 P94,403,867 P135,831,692 P231,841,969 Adjustments for: Reclassification of funds - (8,806,060) 8,806,060 - In-kind donations to beneficiaries 396,271 3,688,114 Excess of revenues over expenses 1,941,134 18,045,596 2,489,677 22,476,407 Depreciation 9, 12 350,938 524,631 Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) 69,025 (92,509) Balance at December 31, 2018 P3,547,544 P103,643,403 P147,127,429 P254,318,376 In-kind donations received from donors (530,036) (1,096,826) Excess of revenues over expenses (64,466) 1,193,771 4,722,583 5,851,888 Interest income 5, 8 (7,660,599) (3,540,150) Balance at December 31, 2019 14 P3,483,078 P104,837,174 P151,850,012 P260,170,264 Excess of revenues over expenses (expenses over revenues) before changes in working fund (1,522,513) 21,959,667 Changes in operating assets and liabilities See Notes to the Financial Statements. Decrease (increase) in: Advances to program officers (364,751) (9,971) Other current assets (22,742) 21,470 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,928,101 (1,467,743) Net cash generated from operations 3,018,095 20,503,423 Interest received 5, 7, 8 7,333,698 3,362,339 Net cash provided by operating activities 10,351,793 23,865,762
CASH FLOWS FROM AN INVESTING ACTIVITY Additions to property and equipment 9 (206,745) -
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (69,025) 92,509
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 10,076,023 23,958,271
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 5 242,258,863 218,300,592 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT END OF YEAR 5 P252,334,886 P242,258,863
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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ONE MERALCO FOUNDATION, INC. Judgments In the process of applying the Foundation’s accounting policies anage ent has ade the follo ing (A Non-stock, Non-profit Organization) udg ents apart fro those in ol ing esti ations hich has the ost significant effect on the financial NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS state ents
Classification of Held-to-Maturity (HTM) Investments
Financial Instruments: The Foundation follo s the guidance in hilippine ccounting tandard Recognition and Measurement, on classifying non deri ati e financial assets ith fi ed or deter ina le 1. Corporate Information pay ents and fi ed aturity as HTM in est ents This classification re uires significant udg ent In a ing such udg ent the Foundation e aluates its intention and a ility to hold such in est ents to aturity If the One Meralco Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”) was incorporated and registered with the Philippine Securities Foundation fails to eep these in est ents to aturity other than for the specific circu stances for e a ple and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 8, 2002 as a non-stock, non-profit organization. It is the corporate selling ore than an insignificant a ount close to aturity the entire portfolio shall e reclassified as a aila le social responsibility (CSR) arm of Manila Electric Company (Meralco). The thrusts of the Foundation are: for sale F financial asset and ould therefore e easured at fair alue and not at a orti ed cost (i) community electrification; (ii) energy education; (iii) grassroots partnerships; (iv) youth and sports advocacy; (v) emergency preparedness and disaster response. s at ece er and the Foundation classified its in est ents in fi ed notes a ounting to as HTM in est ents see note The Foundation is a registered donee institution duly qualified by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). The certification is valid for five (5) years up to March 30, 2022. Estimates The ey assu ption concerning the future and other ey source of esti ation and uncertainty as at reporting As a non-stock, non-profit organization, the Foundation is exempt from payment of income tax on income date that has significant ris of causing a aterial ad ust ent to the carrying a ounts of assets and lia ilities received by it pursuant to Section 30(G) of the Tax Code of 1997. ithin the ne t financial year is discussed elo
The registered office address of the Foundation is Lopez Building, Meralco Center, Ortigas Avenue, Brgy. Ugong, Estimating Impairment Loss on HTM Investments Pasig City. The Foundation assesses at each reporting date hether there is any o ecti e e idence that the HTM in est ents are i paired as a result of one or ore loss e ents that has an i pact on the esti ated future cash flo s of the in est ents eter ining the future cash flo s re uires the Foundation to a e esti ates and 2. Basis of Preparation assu ptions that can aterially affect the financial state ents s at ece er and the Foundation’s HTM in est ents a ounted to see ote o i pair ent loss as recogni ed on Statement of Compliance the Foundation’s HTM in est ents for the years ended ece er and The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Philippine Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities (PFRS for SMEs). 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The financial statements of the Foundation were approved and authorized for issuance by its Board of Trustees (BOT) on 19 May 2020. The accounting policies set out elo ha e een applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial state ents unless other ise indicated Basis of Measurement The financial statements of the Foundation have been prepared using the historical cost basis of accounting. Financial Instru ents The Foundation adopted the recognition and easure ent pro isions of Financial Instruments: Functional and Presentation Currency Recognition and Measurement and the disclosure re uire ents of ections and of the F for M s to The financial statements are presented in Philippine peso, which is the Foundation’s functional and reporting account for all its financial instru ents currency. All financial information presented in Philippine peso has been rounded-off to the nearest peso, except when otherwise indicated. Date of Recognition. The Foundation recogni es a financial asset or a financial lia ility in the state ent of assets lia ilities and fund alances hen it eco es a party to the contractual pro isions of the instru ent In the case Use of Judgments and Estimates of a regular ay purchase or sale of financial assets recognition is done using trade date accounting The preparation of the Foundation’s financial statements in conformity with PFRS for SMEs requires management to use judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial Initial and Subsequent Recognition of Financial Instruments. Financial instru ents are recogni ed initially at the statements and accompanying notes. The estimates and assumptions used in preparing the financial fair alue of the consideration gi en in case of an asset or recei ed in case of a lia ility The initial statements are based on management’s evaluation of relevant facts and circumstances as at the date of the easure ent of financial instru ents e cept for those designated at fair alue through profit or loss F financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions includes transaction costs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Revisions to u se uent to initial recognition the Foundation classifies its financial instru ents in the follo ing categories accounting estimates are recognized in a period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods financial assets and lia ilities at F HTM in est ents F financial assets loans and recei a les and other affected. financial lia ilities The classification depends on the purpose for hich the financial instru ents are ac uired and hether they are uoted in an acti e ar et Manage ent deter ines the classification of its financial In particular, information about significant areas of estimation, uncertainty and critical judgments in applying assets at initial recognition and here allo ed and appropriate re e aluates such designation at e ery accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the financial statements reporting date is as follows: s at ece er and the Foundation has no financial assets and lia ilities classified as “at F ”
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and F financial assets initial recognition). Time value is generally not considered when the effect of discounting the cash flows is immaterial. For collective impairment purposes, impairment loss is computed based on their respective default Loans and Receivables. oans and recei a les are non deri ati e financial assets ith fi ed or deter ina le and historical loss experience. pay ents and aturities that are not uoted in an acti e ar et They are not entered into ith the intention of i ediate or short ter resale and are not designated as F financial assets or financial assets at F The carrying amount of the asset shall be reduced either directly or through use of an allowance account. The u se uent to initial easure ent loans and recei a les are carried at a orti ed cost using the effecti e impairment loss for the period shall be recogni ed in statement of revenues and expenses. If, in a subsequent interest ethod less any i pair ent in alue ny interest earned on loans and recei a les is recogni ed in the period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related ob ectively to an event “Interest income” account in the state ent of re enues and e penses on an accrual asis occurring after the impairment was recogni ed, the previously recogni ed impairment loss is reversed. ny subsequent reversal of an impairment loss is recogni ed in the statement of revenues and expenses, to the The Foundation’s cash and cash equivalents and interest recei a le are classified in this category extent that the carrying amount of the asset had the impairment not previously been recogni ed.
HTM Investments. HTM in est ents are uoted non deri ati e financial assets ith fi ed or deter ina le erecognition of Financial Instruments payments and fixed maturities for which the Foundation’s management has the positive intention and ability to Financial Assets. financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar hold to aturity here the Foundation sells other than an insignificant a ount of HTM in est ents the entire financial assets) is derecogni ed when category ould e tainted and classified as F in est ents fter initial easure ent these in est ents are easured at a orti ed cost using the effecti e interest ethod less i pair ent in alue orti ed cost is ▪ the rights to receive cash flows from the asset expired calculated y ta ing into account any discount or pre iu on ac uisition and fees that are an integral part of the effecti e interest rate ains and losses are recogni ed in the state ent of re enues and e penses hen the ▪ the Foundation retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay HTM in est ents are derecogni ed or i paired as ell as through the a orti ation process them in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass through’ arrangement or
The Foundation’s investments in fi ed rate onds as at ece er and are classified under this ▪ the Foundation has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred category substantially all the ris s and rewards of the asset or (b) has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the ris s and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset. Other Financial Liabilities. This category pertains to financial lia ilities that are not designated or classified as “at F ” fter initial easure ent other financial lia ilities are carried at a orti ed cost using the effecti e hen the Foundation has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset and has neither transferred interest ethod orti ed cost is calculated y ta ing into account any pre iu or discount and any directly nor retained substantially all the ris s and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the asset is attri uta le transaction costs that are considered an integral part of the effecti e interest rate of the lia ility recognized to the extent of the Foundation’s continuing involvement in the asset. Continuing involvement that ta es the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying Included in this category are the Foundation’s accounts paya le and accrued e penses e cluding statutory amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Foundation could be required to repay. lia ilities Financial Liabilities. financial liability is derecogni ed when the obligation under the liability is discharged or I pair ent of Financial ssets cancelled or has expired. hen an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender or The Foundation assesses at each reporting date hether there is any o ecti e e idence that a financial asset or substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or group of financial assets is i paired modification is treated as derecognition of the carrying amount of the original liability and the recognition of a financial asset or a group of financial assets is considered to e i paired if and only if there is o ecti e new liability at fair value, and any resulting difference in the respective carrying amounts is recogni ed in the e idence of i pair ent as a result of one or ore e ents that ha e occurred after the initial recognition of the statement of revenues and expenses. asset an incurred loss e ent and that loss e ent has an i pact on the esti ated future cash flo s of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can e relia ly esti ated ffsetting Financial Instruments Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the statement of assets, For assets carried at a orti ed cost such as loans and recei a les and HTM in est ents the Foundation first liabilities and fund balances if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recogni ed assesses hether o ecti e e idence of i pair ent e ists indi idually for financial assets that are indi idually amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to reali e the asset and settle the liability significant or collecti ely for financial assets that are not indi idually significant If no o ecti e e idence of simultaneously. This is not generally the case with master netting agreements, and the related assets and i pair ent has een identified for a particular financial asset that as indi idually assessed the Foundation liabilities are presented at gross amounts in the statement of assets, liabilities and fund balances. includes the asset as part of a group of financial assets pooled according to their credit ris characteristics and collecti ely assesses the group for i pair ent ssets that are indi idually assessed for i pair ent and for ro ect upplies and aterials hich an i pair ent loss is or continues to e recogni ed are not included in the collecti e i pair ent ro ect supplies and materials under “Other current assets” account are initially recogni ed at the cost incurred assess ent by the donor. ro ect supplies and materials are recogni ed as expense when donated.
idence of i pair ent for specific i pair ent purposes ay include indications that the orro er or a group repaid Insurance of orro ers is e periencing financial difficulty default or delin uency in principal or interest pay ents or ay repaid insurance under “Other current assets” account is carried at cost and is amorti ed over the terms of the enter into an ruptcy or other for of financial reorgani ation intended to alle iate the financial condition of contract to which the payment applies. the orro er For collecti e i pair ent purposes e idence of i pair ent ay include o ser a le data on e isting econo ic conditions indicating that there is a easura le decrease in the esti ated future cash flo s roperty and quipment of the related assets roperty and equipment are stated at cost, excluding the costs of day to day servicing, less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. The initial cost of property and equipment comprises its purchase If there is o ecti e e idence of i pair ent the a ount of loss is easured as the difference et een the price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its wor ing condition and location for its asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses) intended use. xpenditures incurred after the property and equipment have been put into operations, such as discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate (i.e., the effective interest rate co puted at repairs and maintenance and overhaul costs, are normally charged to operations in the period the costs are
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incurred. n situations here it can e clearl demonstrated that the ex enditures have resulted in an increase onations and contributions received ma either be cash or in ind. onations and contributions received in in the future economic enefits ex ected to e o tained from the use of an item of ro ert and e ui ment ind are valued at either the fair value of asset received or at the ac uisition cost of the donee, whichever is e ond its originall assessed standard of erformance the ex enditures are ca italized as additional costs of available. Fair value is usuall determined based on the current mar et price of the donations received in ind. ro ert and e ui ment. hen assets are sold or retired their costs and accumulated de reciation and All donations and contributions received are considered as available for general use unless otherwise restricted im airment losses if an are eliminated from the accounts and an gain or loss resulting from their dis osal is b donors for use in specific projects. included in the statement of revenues and ex enses. Interest Income he useful life of each of the ro ert and e ui ment is estimated ased on the eriod over hich the asset is Interest income is recognized as it accrues, using the effective interest method. he effective interest rate is the ex ected to e availa le for use. rate that discounts estimated future cash receipts through the e pected life of the financial instrument. Interest income is recognized net of applicable ta es. e reciation is com uted on a straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follo s osts and pense ecognition um er of ears penses are decreases in economic benefits during the accounting period in the form of outflows or decrease rans ortation e ui ment of assets or incurrence of liabilities that result in decreases in the fund balance. rogram costs and general and Com uter and office e ui ment administrative e penses are recognized in the statement of revenues and e penses upon utilization of the mergenc e ui ment service or when incurred.
Program Costs he assets’ residual values useful lives and de reciation method are revie ed and ad usted if a ro riate if there is an indication of significant change since the last re orting date. e reciation starts hen an item of rogram costs refer to the donations to charitable institutions and costs incurred in the projects carried out b ro ert and e ui ment is availa le for use. the Foundation and are generall recognized when the services are rendered or the e penses are incurred.
General and Administrative Expenses n item of ro ert and e ui ment is derecognized u on dis osal or hen no future economic enefits are ex ected to arise from the continued use of the asset. n gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset eneral and administrative e penses represent costs incurred related to the direction and general calculated as the difference et een the net dis osal roceeds and the carr ing amount of the item is administration of da to da operations of the Foundation and are generall recognized when the services are included in the statement of revenues and ex enses in the ear the item is derecognized. rendered or the e penses are incurred.
m airment of on financial ssets rovisions and ontingencies he Foundation assesses as at re orting date hether there is an indication that an asset ma e im aired. f A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Foundation has a present legal or constructive an such indication exists or hen annual im airment testing for an asset is re uired the Foundation ma es an obligation that can be estimated reliabl , and it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be re uired estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is calculated as the higher of the to settle the obligation. rovisions are determined b discounting the e pected future cash flows at a rate that asset’s or cash generating unit’s fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. cash generating unit is the reflects current mar et assessments of the time value of mone and the ris s specific to the liabilit . he smallest identifia le asset grou that generates cash flo s and largel inde endent from other assets of the unwinding of the discount is recognized as a finance cost. he Foundation does not recognize a provision for Foundation. here the carr ing amount of an asset exceeds it recovera le amount the asset is considered future operating losses. im aired and is ritten do n to its recovera le amount. n assessing value in use the estimated future cash ontingent liabilities are not recognized in the financial statements. he are disclosed in the notes to the flo s are discounted to their resent value using a re tax discount rate that reflects current mar et assessment financial statements unless the possibilit of an outflow of resources embod ing economic benefits is remote. of the time value of mone and the ris s s ecific to the asset. m airment losses are recognized in the statement ontingent assets are not recognized in the financial statements but are disclosed in the notes to the financial of revenues and ex enses in those ex ense categories consistent ith the function of the im aired asset. statements when an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
n assessment is made at each re orting date as to hether there is an indication that reviousl recognized vents After the eporting ate im airment losses ma no longer exist or ma have decreased. f such indication exists the recovera le amount ost ear end events up to the date of approval of the financial statements b the that provide additional is estimated. reviousl recognized im airment loss is reversed onl if there has een a change in the information about the Foundation’s financial position at reporting date adjusting events are reflected in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. If financial statements. ost ear end events that are not adjusting events are disclosed in the notes to financial that is the case the carr ing amount of the asset is increased to its recovera le amount. hat increased amount statements when material. cannot exceed the carr ing amount that ould have een determined net of de reciation had no im airment loss een recognized for the asset in rior ears. uch reversal is recognized in the statement of revenues and ex enses unless the asset is carried at revalued amount in hich case the reversal is treated as revaluation 4. Categories of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities increase. After such a reversal, the depreciation charge is adjusted in future periods to allocate the asset’s revised carr ing amount less an residual value on a s stematic asis over its remaining estimated useful life. Note 2019 Financial Assets at Amortized Cost evenue ecognition ash and cash e uivalents 5 P252,334,886 , , evenue is recognized hen it is ro a le that the economic enefits associated ith the transaction ill flo Accrued interest receivable 7 957,415 , to the Foundation and the amount of the revenue can e measured relia l . he Foundation measures revenue investments 8 16,000,000 , , at the fair value of the consideration received. P269,292,301 , , Donations and Contributions and Fund Raising Activities Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost onations and contri utions are recognized u on recei t exce t for those received in relation to the Accounts pa able and accrued e penses 10 P12,828,956 , , Foundation’s fund raising activities hich are recognized u on the occurrence of the event and the right to receive the asset is esta lished.
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*Excluding statutory liabilities of P893,523 and P722,244 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 7. Other Current Assets
e o ndation’s non deri ati e inancia assets consist o cas and cas e i a ents accr ed interest 2019 receivable under “ ther current assets” account and in estments. on deri ati e inancia ia i ities ro ect su lies and aterials P3,231,069 inc de acco nts pa a e and accr ed e penses e c ding stat tor pa a es. ccrued interest receivable 957,415 re aid insurance 66,402 thers 126,800 5. Cash and Cash Equivalents P4,381,686
is acco nt consists o t e o o ing ro ect su lies and aterials consist o boo s and ootballs or orate overnance ite s surrendered b Note 2019 e lo ees a on others ro various donors to be used in the Foundation’s projects and programs.
ett cas nd P40,000 as in an s 14 42,631,238 ort term in estments 14 209,663,648 8. HTM Investments
P252,334,886 This account consists o the ollowin
as in an s earn interest at t e respecti e an deposit rates. ort term in estments are made or ar ing Note 2019 mat rit periods o p to t ree mont s depending on t e immediate cas re irements o t e o ndation nvest ents in bonds issued b and earn interest ranging rom . to . in and . to . . eralco 15 P6,000,000 anila orth Tollwa s or oration T 5,000,000 ota interest income earned on cas and cas e i a ents amo nted to and in and ala and nc 5,000,000 respecti e . P16,000,000 The Foundation’s cash and cash equivalents include cash donations which are restricted or projects as speci ied ess urrent ortion 6,000,000 t e donors. ota donor restricted nds inc ded in cas and cas e i a ents amo nted to and as at ecem er and respecti e . oncurrent ortion o T invest ents P10,000,000
nvest ents in eralco and T bonds re resent eso deno inated ear i ed rate notes aturin on 6. Advances to Program Officers ece ber and arch res ectivel The bond is a ear i ed rate note aturin on ctober nterest inco e earned a ounted to in and ese ad ances re ate to t e o o ing projects nvest ent in eralco a ountin to which will ature on ece ber was resented in the 2019 state ent o inancial osition as current asset
mergenc reparedness and isaster esponse P328,717
ponsors ips and pecia rojects 110,732
omm nit ectri ication rogram 105,378
a a a an o nteerism rogram 41,000
o t and ports e e opment rojects 7,376
rassroots artners ip -
P593,203
d ances are pro ided to program o icers to de ra project costs inc rred d ring imp ementation see ote . c ad ances are re ired to e i idated it in da s a ter t e project is comp eted. e Foundation’s ncomp eted projects as at ecem er and are e pected to e comp eted it in t e s se ent ear.
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9. Property and Equipment 11. Revenues
The ove ents or each class o ro ert and equi ent are as ollows onations and contributions received either in cash or in ind are considered available or eneral use unless otherwise restricted b the donor to be used or s eci ic ro ects estricted and unrestricted donations and Transportation Computer and Emergency contributions received are as ollows Equipment Office Equipment Equipment Total Gross Carrying Amount Note 2019 s at anuar estricted onation outh and orts evelo ent ro ects P48,922,850 s at ece ber o unit lectri ication ro ra 36,361,476 cquisitions rassroots artnershi s 6,700,709 As at December 31, 2019 3,104,033 901,627 1,347,385 5,353,045 ner ducation ro ra 4,371,580 er enc re aredness and isaster es onse 4,292,309 Accumulated Depreciation s at anuar a aba an olunteeris ro ra 1,683,000 e reciation or the ear onsorshi and thers 38,183,819 s at ece ber 140,515,743 e reciation or the ear nrestricted 256,910 As at December 31, 2019 2,717,812 704,879 1,347,385 4,770,077 15 P140,772,653 arr in ount as at ece ber Carrying Amount as at December 31, 2019 P386,220 P196,748 P - P582,968 12. Program Costs
ro ra costs consist o e reciation e ense is included under ro ra costs see ote
Note 2019
onations and charitable contributions P84,048,787 s at ece ber and the a re ate acquisition cost o the ull de reciated ro ert and ro ect costs 50,896,086 equi ent that are still bein utili ed b the Foundation a ounted to and res ectivel vents and ar etin e enses 1,683,206 alaries wa es and e lo ee bene its 1,247,197 s at ece ber and the Foundation assessed that there were no indications o i air ent on its ro essional ees 370,000 ro ert and equi ent e reciation 9 350,938 Trans ortation and travel 216,136 ice eetin s and su lies 115,163
10. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses nsurance 45,043 o unications 26,286
ntertain ent a use ent and Note 2019 re resentation - ccounts a able P12,227,970 P138,998,842 ithholdin ta es a able 893,523 ue to eralco 15 346,285 ccrued e enses 254,701 onations and charitable contributions were ade b the Foundation to various charitable institutions under the ollowin ro ra s P13,722,479
2019 ccounts a able are noninterest bearin and are a able to su liers within to da s ro the invoice outh and orts evelo ent ro ects P43,000,000 date onsorshi s and ecial ro ects 40,898,787
rassroots artnershi 150,000
P84,048,787
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ro ect costs co rise direct e enses related to the ollowin ro ra s 13. General and Administrative Expenses
2019 The details of general and ad inistrati e expenses incurred in and are as follows o un it lectri ication ro ra P27,507,753 rassroots artnershi 6,067,002 2019 outh and orts evelo ent ro ects 5,685,180 alaries wages and e plo ee enefits P1,397,771 ner ducation ro ra 3,461,076 rofessional fees 347,254 onsorshi s and ecial ro ects 3,460,756 ntertain ent a use ent and representation 342,384 er enc re aredness and isaster es onse 2,228,003 ues and fees 278,900 nviron ent ustainabilit ro ect 1,330,900 ffice eetings and supplies 149,848 a aba an olunteeris ro ra 1,155,416 Transportation and tra el 120,159 P50,896,086 epairs and aintenance 98,032 Taxes per its and licenses 16,303 an charges 12,429 The ollowin are the ro ra s underta en b the Foundation e inars and trainings - thers 750,417 o unit lectri ication ro ra The ro ra develo s easible electri ication alternatives throu h wor able sociali ed sche es or various t es P3,513,497 o co unit bene iciaries li e schools and households in artnershi with the e art ent o ducation ocal overn ent nits s s and other co unit institutions 14. Fund Balances rassroots artnershi The ro ra ro otes res onsible stewardshi a on residents that s urs rowth and develo ent in Restricted Fund co unities estricted Fund represents the accu ulated excess of re enues o er expenses pertaining to donations and contri utions recei ed for specific pro ects net of related expenses outh and orts evelo ent ro ects The ro ra ro otes the develo ent o s orts a on outh in various co unities not onl to enhance General Fund their itness well bein and health but also to develo leadershi character and disci line that will ulti atel eneral Fund represents the accu ulated excess of re enues o er expenses pertaining to donations and a e the roductive citi ens o the countr contri utions recei ed for general use net of related expenses
ner ducation ro ra Corpus Fund The ro ra ai s to build ener awareness or the societ b rovidin learnin and teachin aterials on orpus Fund was set aside fro the eneral Fund to ser e as seed one to ensure the sustaina ilit of the ener to students and teachers Foundation
onsorshi s and ecial ro ects The creation of the orpus Fund was appro ed the T and the principal a ount shall e dis ursed onl This consists of Meralco’s “Maliwanag n as o” event s on e ana anta ational Teachers onth when T authori es so The interest earned fro the place ent of the funds which a ounted to elebration and artici ation in various cor orate social res onsibilit and ublic co unication events and in and respecti el a e used for the pro ects of the Foundation and for an operational expenses er enc re aredness and isaster es onse The ro ra rovides su ort and assistance b lending the Foundation’s experience and resources in orpus fund as at ece er and consists of the following e er enc and disaster re aredness to other utilit co anies and co unities to urther i rove res onse to a or e er enc situations natural cala ities and disasters Note 2019
nviron ent ustainabilit ro ect ash in an s 5 P3,287,085 The ro ra ai s to restore biodiversit in criticall threatened orests and watersheds throu h re orestation hort ter in est ents 5 132,562,927 with the tar et o lantin and nurturin native trees startin TM in est ents 8 16,000,000 P151,850,012 a aba an olunteeris ro ra
The ro ra rovides o ortunities or e lo ees o eralco and its subsidiaries and a iliates to do their
share in nation buildin b volunteerin or co unit ro ects Throu h a structured volunteer ro ra
volunteers now have o tions and o ortunities where the can artici ate and share their ti e talent and
contribute to u li tin the lives o residents in co unities
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15. Related Party Transactions 17. Supplementary Information Required by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
arties are considered to e related if one part has the a ilit to control the other part or exercise significant n addition to the dis osu es andated unde F o s and su h othe standa ds and o on entions as influence o er the other part in a ing financial and operating decisions This includes relationship that exists a e ado ted o anies a e e ui ed the to o ide in the notes to the inan ia state ents e tain etween and or a ong entities which are under co on control with the reporting enterprise or etween su e enta in o ation o the ta a e ea ased on e enue e u ations o The a ounts and or a ong the reporting enterprises and their e anage ent personnel or trustees e atin to su h in o ation a not ne essa i e the sa e ith those a ounts dis osed in the inan ia state ents hi h e e e a ed in a o dan e ith F o s The o o in a e the ta in o ation ignificant transactions and outstanding alance of the Foundation with Meralco as at ece er and dis osu es e ui ed o the ta a e ea ended e e e are as follows Amount of A. Withholding Taxes Transaction Year Transaction Due to Meralco onations and 2019 P136,523,374 P - ithho din ta e anded P687,502 contri utions Ta on o ensation and ene its 184,472 Theater rentals and 2019 366,337 346,285 P871,974 gas and oil
TOTAL 2019 P346,285 B. All Other Taxes (Local and National) T T Other taxes paid during the year recognized under Theater rentals are pa a le on de and and non interest earing ee ote “Taxes, permits and licenses” account under General and Administrative Expenses The Foundation’s progra officers are e plo ees of Meralco who olunteered and pro ided their ser ices o a without co pensation usiness e its P9,935 o unit ta e ti i ate 510 ationa and T ans o tation i e e ist ation ees 5,358 16. Subsequent Events annua e ist ation ee 500
n March pursuant to rocla ation o eclaring a tate of ala it throughout the hilippines P16,303 due to orona irus isease the resident placed the entire u on under nhanced o unit uarantine to pre ent the fro spreading further is i posed eginning n o ation on the a ount o a ue added ta usto duties and ta i ees aid o a ued and the a ount o March until pril unless earlier lifted or extended as circu stances a warrant n pril e ise ta es is not a i a e sin e the e a e no t ansa tions that the Foundation ente ed into that esu ted in the national go ern ent issued a procla ation extending the u on until pril To cur the the a ent o a ua o su h ta es spread of the ffice of the resident released a state ent on pril extending further the until Ma in the ational apital egion as well as in pro inces and two cities that ha e een s at e e e the Foundation has no endin ta ases no ta assess ent noti es o the identified as high ris areas uring the a strict ho e uarantine is i ple ented in all households transportation is suspended pro ision for food and essential health ser ices is regulated and the presence of unifor ed personnel to enforce uarantine procedures is heightened n co pliance with the go ern ent s directi es the Foundation ept a s eletal wor force to support its arious fundraising to aid the local go ern ent units non go ern ent organi ations hospitals and other eneficiaries in response to o id The Foundation has assessed that the loc down eing i ple ented the go ern ent will ha e no potential unfa ora le i pact et on its operation
espite or a idst this e ent the financial state ents ha e een prepared on a going concern asis of accounting as of reporting date since the Foundation i ple ented all easures to itigate the ris s on their usiness operations
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MANILA ELECTRIC COMPANY
Meralco Officers and Employees Meralco Various Departments MPower CIS Bayad Center, Inc. Clark Electric Distribution Corporation Meralco Energy, Inc. (MServ) Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corporation (MIESCOR) Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen) Meralco Employees Fund for Charity, Inc. (MEFCI) Meralco Employees Savings and Loans Association, Inc. (MESALA)
SCHOOL ELECTRIFICATION DONORS FROM THE AESIEAP
CLP Hong Kong Limited (Hong Kong) Companhia De Electricidade De Macau-Cem S.A. (Macau) About One Meralco Foundation KEPCO Ilijan Corporation (South Korea & Philippines) KEPCO SPC Power Corporation (South Korea & Philippines) One Meralco Foundation is the social development arm of the Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen (Germany) Manila Electric Company (Meralco). It is a donee institution Nokia Solutions and Networks (Malaysia & Singapore) accredited by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC), SA Power Networks (Australia) a registered social welfare and development agency under the Singapore Power Corporation (Singapore) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and a Taiwan Power Company (Taiwan) member of the Philippine Business for Social Progress, Philippine Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Kuala Lumpur) Business for the Environment, League of Corporate Foundations, The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong) and the Association of Foundations. For more information on One Meralco Foundation’s programs and activities, visit www.one meralco foundation.org, or follow its page on PARTNER DONORS Facebook at www.facebook.com/onemeralcofoundation. Ashlar Industrial Corporation Pioneer Highlands South Atlanta Industries, Inc. Condominium Corporation Dina & Kristine Fashion Creation Power 4 All, Inc. 2019 OMF Annual Report EMD Technologies Philippines, Inc. PPI Pazifik Power Inc. Emecont Engineering Services Rombe Philippines, Inc. Concept and Design: Ampersand Design Think Lab Corp. JGI Electrical Contractor Shin-Etsu Magnetics Philippines Text: Neil Celeste T. Rara, Grace G. Noche and Mary Ann E. Orbeta Jocelyn Forge, Inc. Styrotech Corporation Portraits: Wig Tysmans Moldex Products, Inc. Universal Steel Smelting Co., Inc. National Bookstore, Inc. Omni Electrical and Lighting On Semiconductor Philippines, Inc. About the Paper Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines Philippine Vending Corporation The One Meralco Foundation 2019 Report cover is printed on FSC® Certified, Green-e Certified, Carbon Neutral Plus paper.
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