ESPRESSO MORNINGS
By Joe Zaldarriaga
A legacy of engineering excellence
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The year 2023 saw many highlights and turning points for various industries and sectors as economies worldwide forge ahead into the new normal. For many businesses, this year was all about revival and steady stabilization.
Among those that saw a strong recovery this year was the construction industry as infrastructure development gained momentum thanks to the rapid economic recovery efforts of our government and the support of the private sector.
Timely as it is, Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corp. (MIESCOR), the leading engineering and construction firm in the country, also marked its golden anniversary this year–a milestone not just for the company but for Filipino engineering as well.
Looking back at the 50-year rich history of MIESCOR, I cannot help but be proud as a Filipino of how the company has evolved over the past half-century. Since its incorporation in 1973, MIESCOR has developed to become a premier company that continuously elevates its offerings–from engineering, procurement, and construction to logistics and facilities management and more recently, its venture into the telecommunications space.
MIESCOR’s services go beyond Metro Manila, benefitting communities in different areas. For example, the company recently energized transmission lines in Zambales and Batangas to help bring reliable power supply to more Filipinos.
As a subsidiary of Meralco, MIESCOR has played a significant role in the continued success of the distribution utility through the years by providing outstanding engineering design and technical services that are vital to the operations of the company.
The 50th anniversary of MIESCOR highlights the company’s unparalleled excellence in engineering and its exemplary workforce through the years. As a testament to its commitment to excellence, MIESCOR has been consistently classified by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) as “AAAA”, the highest category in general engineering, building and specialty electrical, mechanical and communication facilities contractor. The company has also secured and successfully retained certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Just recently, MIESCOR announced that it has retained its certification ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management System. Other certifications of MIESCOR are ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
As part of its commitment to engineering excellence and to continuously bring value to its customers, MIESCOR has grown over the years and now has three subsidiaries providing an array of services to various sectors. These are MIESCOR Builders Inc. (MBI), Miescor Logistics Inc. (MLI), and its youngest subsidiary Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC), which was established in 2021. Building on the expertise of MIESCOR, both MBI and MLI have been classified by PCAB under Category AA license.
Of course, it goes without saying that the successes of MIESCOR and its subsidiaries are due to the unwavering commitment and dedication of its exceptionally skilled men and women–who are now 10,000 strong.
But beyond engineering excellence, MIESCOR has served as a professional home for many of the country’s best technical professionals and has provided numerous career opportunities to Filipinos in the construction industry as well.
MIESCOR has been a reliable partner in delivering complex projects for clients in the industries of energy, telecommunications, and manufacturing with its massive national infrastructure network and deep bench of engineering talent.
As MIESCOR forges ahead into the next era, I have no doubt that it will continue to elevate Filipino engineering and bring pride not only to its parent company Meralco, its 10,000-strong workforce, but to the country as well.
Truly it's a golden time for MIESCOR and for Filipino engineering. In the next 50 years, I am confident that MIESCOR will remain to be a source of pride and a world-class representation of Filipino excellence.
Long live MIESCOR!
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the foregoing article are solely the author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) or any other office under the Presidential Communications Office.
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About the Columnist
Joe Zaldarriaga is a veteran, award-winning communicator immersed in public service within and beyond the energy sector. He has more than 30 years of experience serving the country’s biggest electric distribution utility and is involved in a number of public service functions, as member of various committees on public safety, power supply security and electrification. Concurrently, he is a prominent figure in the Philippine communications industry, as Chairman and Past President of the US-based International Association of Business Communicators Philippines (IABC PH). He is also an awardee of the University of Manila’s Medallion of Honor (Dr. Mariano V. delos Santos Memorial) and a Scroll of Commendation, a testament to his celebrated years in public service exemplified by outstanding communications.
Joe also shares his opinion and outlook on relevant national and consumer issues as a columnist in several prominent publications and is now venturing into new media via hosting a new vlog called Cup of Joe. Previously, Joe was a reporter and desk editor of a Broadcasting Company and the former auditor of the Defense Press Corps of the Philippines. A true green Lasalian, he finished with a degree in Asian Studies specializing in the Japan Studies program at De La Salle University, Manila, where he also spent his entire education.
