TABLE-Manila Electric H1 net profit rises 19 pct on yr

MANILA, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Six months ending June 30, 2009.

(in billion pesos unless stated)

Net income 3.16 vs 2.65

Revenue 94.5 vs 95.9

Earnings per share (basic, peso) 2.86 vs 2.40

Note: Manila Electric Co (MER.PS) is the Philippines'
largest power distributor and counts Philippine Long Distance
Telephone Co (TEL.PS) and San Miguel Corp (SMC.PS) SMCB.PS as
key shareholders.

($1 = 48.06 pesos)

(Reporting by Manolo Serapio Jr.; Editing by Rosemarie
Francisco)