Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho has been conferred Honorary Fellow status by the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations (AFEO), honouring his outstanding contributions to the profession and service to the engineering community across Southeast Asia. The prestigious regional recognition was presented during the 44th AFEO Conference in Bandung, Indonesia on October 22, 2026. A topnotch electrical engineer from the 1991 licensure exams and 2024 PRC Outstanding Professional of the Year in Electrical Engineering, Aperocho said he views the honour as shared with all Filipino engineers committed to excellence and public service. The distinction also underscores Meralco’s high engineering standards as the country’s leading power distribution utility.
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