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Manila Electric Co. executive vice president and chief operating officer and Meralco Power Academy (MPA) president Ronnie Aperocho emphasizes that artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in the transformation of its distribution network during the Giga Summit 2025: The Fusion of Power and Intelligence. Among Meralco’s key innovation initiatives are the Wireless Private Network (WPN) meant to enhance the grid automation and security; the Meralco Data Platform (MDP) which uses big data and AI to streamline operations; and the Meralco Interactive Data Assistant or MIDAS, the company’s AI-powered interactive assistant.