MERALCO’s YESS Summit Inspires Future STEM Leaders

More than 330 students from 11 schools participated in the Young Engineers and Scientists Summit (YESS), a learning symposium organized by MERALCO Power Academy (MPA) to promote innovation and career development in the energy sector.

“The power sector is full of untapped potential, and there is no better time than now for all of you to get involved, explore new avenues, and continue to innovate,” MPA President Nixon G. Hao said.

Held in Pasig City, the event aimed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to drive technological advancements in the energy industry.

MERALCO Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho emphasized that the summit aligns with MPA’s mission to develop world-class Filipino talent in engineering and science.

Students explored key concepts such as innovation frameworks, the Japanese principle of “ikigai” or “reason for living,” and career opportunities in the power sector.

Industry experts from New Energy Nexus, Ikigai Philippines, and MERALCO led discussions on how young engineers and scientists can contribute through forward-thinking ideas.

Participating institutions included La Salle Greenhills, National University – Nazareth School, Mapúa University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and Technological Institute of the Philippines, among others.