MANILA, Philippines - What is the new future of Meralco like? Its chairman, business icon Manuel V. Pangilinan, aptly puts it this way: “Innovative, strongly customer-oriented, a corporate citizen grounded solidly on good corporate governance. Yet a Meralco with a continuing devotion to our country. Makabayan.” On Dec, 2, 2015, Meralco launched Lighting the Second Century, a coffeetable book that is an insight into the new world of Meralco – a company that has gone beyond its traditional business of electric distribution to one that is innovative and a provider of energy solutions. Three eminent Filipino writers – multi-awarded Butch Dalisay, ExieAbola and Felice Sta. Maria, wrote the book. Photos by MIKE AMOROSO