CR02697-2016

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-A, AS AMENDED

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE AND SECTION 141
OF THE CORPORATION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

1. For the fiscal year ended
Dec 31, 2015
2. SEC Identification Number
PW-102
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-101-528-000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
Manila Electric Company
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization
Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
Lopez Building Ortigas Avenue Barangay Ugong, Pasig City Postal Code 1605
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(02) 6315567
9. Former name or former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
Not Applicable
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
Common Stock 1,127,098,705
Debt Securities (Bonds in Billion PhP) 18.5
11. Are any or all of registrant's securities listed on a Stock Exchange?
Yes
No
If yes, state the name of such stock exchange and the classes of securities listed therein:
Philippine Stock Exchange
12. Check whether the issuer:

(a) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 17 of the SRC and SRC Rule 17.1 thereunder or Section 11 of the RSA and RSA Rule 11(a)-1 thereunder, and Sections 26 and 141 of The Corporation Code of the Philippines during the preceding twelve (12) months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports)

Yes
No
(b) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety (90) days
Yes
No

13. State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant. The aggregate market value shall be computed by reference to the price at which the stock was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such stock, as of a specified date within sixty (60) days prior to the date of filing. If a determination as to whether a particular person or entity is an affiliate cannot be made without involving unreasonable effort and expense, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates may be calculated on the basis of assumptions reasonable under the circumstances, provided the assumptions are set forth in this Form

Shares-210,957,942; Closing Price-P323.00; Aggregate P68,139M
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN INSOLVENCY SUSPENSION OF PAYMENTS PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

14. Check whether the issuer has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 17 of the Code subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court or the Commission.

Yes
No
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
15. If any of the following documents are incorporated by reference, briefly describe them and identify the part of SEC Form 17-A into which the document is incorporated:
(a) Any annual report to security holders
N/A
(b) Any information statement filed pursuant to SRC Rule 20
N/A
(c) Any prospectus filed pursuant to SRC Rule 8.1
N/A

The Exchange does not warrant and holds no responsibility for the veracity of the facts and representations contained in all corporate disclosures, including financial reports. All data contained herein are prepared and submitted by the disclosing party to the Exchange, and are disseminated solely for purposes of information. Any questions on the data contained herein should be addressed directly to the Corporate Information Officer of the disclosing party.

Manila Electric CompanyMER

PSE Disclosure Form 17-1 - Annual Report References: SRC Rule 17 and
Sections 17.2 and 17.8 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

For the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2015
Currency (indicate units, if applicable) PHP (in Millions)
Balance Sheet
Year Ending Previous Year Ending
Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014
Current Assets 95,295 112,612
Total Assets 282,239 269,053
Current Liabilities 93,215 83,528
Total Liabilities 201,378 189,579
Retained
Earnings/(Deficit)
63,229 61,319
Stockholders' Equity 80,861 79,474
Stockholders' Equity - Parent 80,276 79,154
Book Value per Share 71.75 70.52
Income Statement
Year Ending Previous Year Ending
Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014
Operating Revenue 249,773 261,740
Other Revenue 8,626 4,596
Gross Revenue 258,399 266,336
Operating Expense 234,991 240,242
Other Expense -1,468 -374
Gross Expense 233,523 239,868
Net Income/(Loss) Before Tax 24,876 26,468
Income Tax Expense 5,687 8,337
Net Income/(Loss) After Tax 19,189 18,131
Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to Parent Equity Holder 19,098 18,053
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (Basic) 16.94 16.02
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (Diluted) 16.94 16.02
Financial Ratios
Formula Fiscal Year Ended Previous Fiscal Year
Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014
Liquidity Analysis Ratios:
Current Ratio or
Working Capital Ratio
Current Assets / Current Liabilities 1.02 1.35
Quick Ratio (Current Assets - Inventory - Prepayments) / Current Liabilities 0.83 1.2
Solvency Ratio Total Assets / Total Liabilities 1.4 1.42
Financial Leverage Ratios
Debt Ratio Total Debt/Total Assets 0.11 0.11
Debt-to-Equity Ratio Total Debt/Total Stockholders' Equity 0.37 0.38
Interest Coverage Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) / Interest Charges 20.19 18.86
Asset to Equity Ratio Total Assets / Total Stockholders' Equity 3.49 3.39
Profitability Ratios
Gross Profit Margin Sales - Cost of Goods Sold or Cost of Service / Sales - -
Net Profit Margin Net Profit / Sales 0.07 0.07
Return on Assets Net Income / Total Assets 0.07 0.07
Return on Equity Net Income / Total Stockholders' Equity 0.24 0.23
Price/Earnings Ratio Price Per Share / Earnings Per Common Share 18.89 15.98
Other Relevant Information

The Company does not present cost of services/sales on the face of the consolidated statement of income thus gross profit is not applicable.

Please see attached pdf of the SEC Form 17A including the Annual Corporate Governance Report.

Filed on behalf by:
Name William Pamintuan
Designation First Vice President/ Assistant Corporate Secretary/ Head, Legal & Corporate Governance