Eastern Champions Sustainability with First Gen Partnership to Power Makati HQ and Key Tech Sites with Renewable Energy

From left to right: Jed Estanislao, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at Eastern Communications; Alvin Harilla, Head of Enterprise Sustainability and Governance at Eastern Communications; Arvin Barcena, Head of General Affairs and Administration at Eastern Communications; Atty. Aileen Regio, Eastern Communications Co-coordinator; Arlene Sy Soriano, Head of Sales and Engagement at First Gen Corporation; Jaeson Evangelista, Eastern Communications Co-coordinator; Maychelle Soriano, Lead Customer Progress Partner at First Gen Corporation; Melanie Tumang, Customer Progress Partner at First Gen Corporation; and Macy Olazo, Customer Experience Officer at First Gen Corporation.

Renewable energy (RE) utilization at Eastern Communications (Eastern Comms) across its offices and operations centers has increased from 2% to 10%, marking a significant and measurable milestone in both environmental performance and operational reliability. This boost in RE use comes as Eastern Comms completes its transition to geothermal energy, following a strategic partnership with First Gen Corporation (First Gen).

Through this partnership, First Gen will supply geothermal energy to power the telco provider’s Makati headquarters and key Technical Operations Centers (TOCs), reinforcing Eastern Comms’ view that future-ready digital infrastructure must be supported by clean, resilient energy.

“This partnership represents a clear step forward in how we power our operations,” said Atty. Aileen Regio, Co-coordinator of Eastern Comms. “By integrating geothermal energy into key facilities, we are reinforcing the resilience of our core infrastructure. Sustainability, for us, is directly linked to service continuity and long-term performance.”

The geothermal energy is sourced from facilities in Leyte, highlighting the role of indigenous renewable resources in securing the country’s energy future. For Eastern Comms, this partnership ensures that critical network facilities—those that keep enterprises connected—are backed by stable, dependable power while also reducing carbon emissions.

The transition is enabled by the government’s Retail Competition Open Access (RCOA) program, which allows large electricity consumers to directly contract with power suppliers. Through RCOA, Eastern Comms can make deliberate energy choices that align with its long-term sustainability strategy while enhancing efficiency across its facilities.

“Increasing our renewable energy utilization is a concrete milestone. Together with the 222 kW solar capacity already supporting our Makati HQ and TOCs, our adoption of renewable geothermal energy strengthens our ability to operate efficiently while aligning with national climate priorities and the broader shift toward a circular economy,” said Jaeson Evangelista, Co-coordinator of Eastern Comms.

The renewable energy shift is part of the telco provider’s ongoing infrastructure modernization initiatives, which include intelligent automation upgrades, energy-efficient systems, and phased disaster resilience projects designed to fortify its facilities and core network. These investments reflect the company’s 2026 direction, “Dare To Soar,” anchored on innovation, reliability, and responsible growth.

As Eastern Communications advances its “Dare To Soar” strategy, the partnership with First Gen demonstrates how digital innovation and sustainability are becoming increasingly interconnected. Powering critical facilities with renewable energy is a strategic move to build a more resilient, future-ready network.

To learn more about Eastern Communications and its upcoming partnerships, call 5300-7000 or visit www.eastern.com.ph.