Meralco Powercamp is a flagship program of Meralco Power Academy, designed to equip high-potential engineering students with the skills and industry exposure needed to thrive in the evolving energy sector.

Empowering the Next Generation of Engineering Leaders

Powercamp is a hands-on learning journey built around real industry experience. Students work alongside industry professionals and take on real-world business challenges. The academy's premier internship program immerses students across the One Meralco ecosystem, enabling them to gain valuable insights into how the energy industry drives innovation and supports the country's development.

Open to top students from partner universities across the Philippines, the program gives participants access to industry experts, structured learning sessions, and practical projects that strengthen both technical and leadership capabilities. Powercamp also supports the development of essential professional skills, helping students become more confident, adaptable, and ready for the demands of the workplace.

At its core, Meralco Powercamp is an internship for engineering students that connects academic learning with industry practice, nurturing the next generation of engineers who will help shape a more sustainable and inclusive energy future for the Philippines.

Growing With the Industry

Since its launch, Meralco Powercamp has provided engineering students with opportunities to bridge academic learning and industry practice through meaningful industry immersion experiences. Over the years, the program has evolved to include stronger university partnerships, broader industry exposure, and enhanced learning opportunities that reflect the changing needs of the energy sector.

A New Generation Begins

Powercamp 2026 is officially underway, welcoming 28 top engineering students from 12 partner schools across the Philippines. The cohort kicked off with a full day of industry immersion that began with an introduction to the Philippine power industry, a deep dive into the One Meralco business, and a firsthand look at PowerTech.

As the widest university reach the premier internship program has seen, the 2026 cohort represents a growing pipeline of aspiring engineers ready to help shape the future of Philippine energy.

This year's Power Campers also had the opportunity to hear directly from Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Meralco Power Academy President Ronnie L. Aperocho, who shared the meaning behind POWERCAMP — Preparing Outstanding World-Class Energy Rising-Stars by Cultivating the seeds of Meralco into Aspiring Meralco Professionals.

Grounding the internship for engineering students in its deeper purpose of engineering career development and energy workforce development, the session was made even more meaningful by a former Power Camper who now serves as executive assistant to the COO, a living reminder that mentorship and continuity are at the heart of everything this program stands for.

28 students, 35-day immersion

Twenty-eight engineering students from 12 universities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao spent 35 days inside the One Meralco ecosystem — deployed across divisions like Meralco Networks, MGen, MTerra Solar, and more, getting a ground-level look at how one of the country's most significant energy institutions actually operates.

A launchpad for future careers and future industry leaders

Power Camp connects aspiring engineers with the people and technologies shaping the country's energy future. Direct engagement with Meralco leaders and mentors gives participants the kind of industry perspective that's hard to get anywhere else and leaves them better prepared for what's ahead.

Human ingenuity at the forefront of rapid technological shifts

Technology is reshaping the energy industry, but Power Camp keeps the focus on the people driving that change. As Meralco CHRO Hans Montenegro put it: "No matter how good the technology becomes, humans will run the tech, not the other way around." The program prepares participants to grow as leaders and step confidently into that role.

Widest reach yet for this premier internship program

The 2025 Meralco Power Camp welcomed aspiring engineers from leading universities across the Philippines — spanning Metro Manila and key regional institutions — as part of Meralco Power Academy's ongoing commitment to energy workforce development and engineering career development nationwide.

Interns deployed across 9 companies
in the energy sector

This year's internship for engineering students expanded across nine participating companies representing diverse areas of the Philippine energy industry, from grid operations and sustainability to digital transformation and data-driven solutions that power communities nationwide.

Building future-ready professionals

Participants engaged in mentorship sessions, leadership workshops, and learning modules covering communication, emotional intelligence, workplace readiness, and personal branding to develop the full range of skills needed to thrive in the evolving energy sector and advance their engineering careers.

Real-world problems need real industry solutions

A defining feature of Power Camp, the Live Case Challenge had participants work on actual business problems and present solutions to industry leaders. The exercise encouraged critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation to give engineering students a direct look at what it means to contribute to a modern energy organization.

The 2025 cohort: ready to shape the future of energy

The program concluded with a graduation ceremony marking not just an achievement but the start of a new chapter. Participants leave with valuable industry experience, expanded professional networks, and a deeper understanding of the role engineers play in building a sustainable and resilient energy future for the Philippines.

Top engineering students from across the Philippines

The 2024 Meralco Power Camp welcomed 21 engineering students from five partner universities — Ateneo de Manila University, Mapúa University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas, and Mindanao State University — selected based on GWA above 85% and active participation in university organizations, as part of Meralco Power Academy's commitment to engineering career development nationwide.

Deployed across Meralco and its subsidiaries

This year's internship for engineering students brought participants into the heart of the One Meralco ecosystem and deployed them across Meralco and key subsidiaries, including the Meralco Power Generation Corporation (MGEN), Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corporation (MIESCOR), and MSpectrum, the renewable energy arm of Meralco. Each intern was paired with an industry mentor to guide them through company values, operations, and business models.

240 hours of hands-on workplace immersion

Over six weeks, Power Campers invested 240 hours in a structured learning journey combining work effectiveness sessions, personal mastery workshops, and practical hands-on immersion. Learning modules covered communication, emotional intelligence, workplace readiness, and personal branding to equip students with the professional skills needed to thrive in the evolving energy sector and support their engineering career development.

The 2024 cohort: ready to power what's next

The 2024 Power Camp concluded with graduates expressing hope to continue their careers in engineering as part of One Meralco. Through this premier internship program, participants are left with valuable industry experience, expanded professional networks, and a deeper understanding of what it means to build a career in the Philippine energy sector.

Each cohort contributes to a growing community of future engineers equipped with the technical knowledge, professional skills, and industry perspective needed to help drive innovation and sustainable development. Through continuous improvement and collaboration with academic institutions and industry partners, the program remains committed to developing future-ready talent for the Philippine energy sector.

Shaping the Future of Energy Leaders

The next generation of engineering leaders is already taking shape, and Meralco Power Camp is committed to being part of that journey. The program aims to further strengthen partnerships with universities, expand access to aspiring engineers across the country, and provide even more opportunities for hands-on learning, mentorship, and engineering career development.