Meralco Employees Savings and Loan Association, Inc. (MESALA) was incorporated on July 3, 1934 with the primary purpose of fostering, promoting and cultivating the habit of thrift and savings among its members and as such, exercises and executes the powers, prerogatives and privileges inherent in and granted to savings and loans corporations, for the benefit and interest of its members.
During its maiden year, there were only 25 members of the Association. They contributed savings and capital deposits that became the initial working fund of the Association to finance easy loans granted to members instead of salary advances. This has helped them cope with the tight financial situation that prevailed then.
When the war broke out in 1941, MESALA’s operations were suspended. The deposits and interest earnings of 590 members were frozen. Business was resumed in 1947 and their deposits with Monte de Piedad & Trust Company served as the fresh revolving fund for the Association. In 1948, a rehabilitation program was launched by MESALA to alleviate the living condition of their employees especially those whose houses were destroyed during the war. There were 173 lucky employees who availed of this rehabilitation program.
When the Filipinos acquired MERALCO sometime in 1962, MESALA’s membership was extended to include those of its affiliated companies. With the infusion of P24.5 million capital by MERALCO in 1980, 55% of the members were able to acquire residential lots and/or build their own houses. Through proficient operation, competent management of funds and enlightened policies and decisions of the Board, MESALA has grown and was able to offer an attractive incentive package of accelerated return on investments in terms of higher dividend and savings deposits interest rates. A more liberal policy in extending financial assistance in the form of consumption loans, home financing and various fringe benefits for the members was likewise given the prime consideration.
MESALA’s consistent growth and stability for the past 90 years is attributed mainly to the continuing faith and trust of its members in the integrity of the Association. Today, MESALA has already established its prestigious reputation in the industry and now belongs to the top three biggest savings and loan associations in the country with total resources of over 15 billion pesos and membership of over 22,000.
MESALA is authorized and regulated by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and its office is located at Operations Bldg., Meralco Center, Ortigas Ave., Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City 1605.
To be the first choice provider of financial services by the members.
To provide the members with needed savings and loan services that will enhance their financial wellness and stability.
| Chairman | Atty. Horatio Enrico M. Bona |
| Vice Chairman | Salvador G. Tirona |
| President | Engr. Antonio M. Abuel Jr. |
| Treasurer | Aldwin Christian C. Ang |
| Trustee | Maria Amelia I. Tuason |
| Independent Trustees |
Engr. Wilfedo A Baetiong Engr. Ernesto D. Iglesia |
| Corporate Secretary and General Counsel | Atty. Maria Zarah R. Villanueva-Castro |
| Chief Executive Officer | Christopher G. Abenales |
| Head of Finance | Celeste P. Basilan |
| Head of Operations | Joni Kristine G. Jacob |
| Head, Legal & Compliance, Chief Compliance Officer and Data Protection Officer | Atty. Angelo Ray A. Adina |
| Chief Risk Officer | Marlon C. Candelaria |
| Head of Information Technology | Joseph D. Cabungcal |
| Chief Audit Executive | Elvin D. Esguerra |
| HR Consultant | Edna S. Lobusta |
