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EPT goes to Iloilo: Learning from the Philippines’ solar pioneers

2025-04-10T15:51:45+08:0010 Apr 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

by Rebecca Carmela Cruz Editor’s Note: Becca Cruz is a Senior Data Analyst with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities.  Last February 12, our Energy Policy Team—the coolest team ever—joined Iloilo Provincial Board Member Rolando Distura on a ‘Lakbay Aral’ across Iloilo to witness firsthand its remarkable solar projects and initiatives. These efforts were [...]

Pasig City sparks change: Community-driven street redesign champions safer, more accessible mobility

2025-04-10T09:40:40+08:0009 Apr 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , |

April 9, 2025 | Published by ICLEI | READ THE STORY HERE The Pasig City Government, in collaboration with residents and volunteers across Metro Manila in the Philippines, implemented low-cost tactical urbanism installations along A. Mabini Street to reallocate street space and promote safer, more accessible walking and cycling as part of the Sparking [...]

Paranas Municipal Hall is now powered by solar energy

2025-03-27T18:42:34+08:0027 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , |

SAMAR, March 27, 2025 – The municipal building of Paranas, Samar is now powered by a 48 kilowatt-peak (kWp) Smart Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System, which was formally handed over through a Turnover Ceremony and Signing of Deed of Donation at the municipal hall grounds on March 26. The hybrid solar PV system installation was [...]

2024 Klima Fellows highlight underreported local climate, energy transition stories

2025-03-26T13:54:15+08:0026 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |

QUEZON CITY, March 25, 2025 –  Ten teams of local journalists and visual storytellers presented their final stories for the Jaime Espina Klima Correspondents Fellowship (JEKCF) 2024 on Tuesday, March 25, during the program’s culminating activity in Quezon City.  These reports are part of a five-month fellowship organized by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable [...]

A rational energy policy for the Philippines [Inquirer]

2025-03-24T13:18:13+08:0021 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

by Alberto Dalusung III | March 21, 2025 | Published by Philippine Daily Inquirer | READ THE STORY HERE Energy is the backbone of economic growth and social progress. Yet, the Philippines faces a defining moment in its power trajectory—where rising electricity costs, recurring power shortages, and an outdated, baseload-centric grid threaten national stability and [...]

ICSC, Bohol government join forces to advance climate action in the province

2025-03-20T16:34:57+08:0018 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), represented by Executive Director Angelo Kairos dela Cruz, and the provincial government of Bohol, represented by Governor Erico Aristotle "Aris" Aumentado, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) showing their commitment to advance climate action and energy transition initiatives in the province. As indicated in the MOU, both [...]

ICSC turns over 60 kWp hybrid solar PV system to Guiuan, Eastern Samar

2025-03-03T14:37:47+08:0002 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

EASTERN SAMAR, March 2, 2025 – A 60 kilowatt-peak (kWp) On-Grid Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System was formally handed over to the municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, through a Ceremonial Switch-on and Turn-over held at the Guiuan Municipal Hall grounds on February 27. The hybrid solar PV system installation was done in partnership with the [...]

The Philippines as one of Asia’s RE hotspots

2025-01-16T09:54:12+08:0016 Jan 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By Alberto Dalusung III Editor’s Note: Bert Dalusung is the Energy Transition Advisor of ICSC. He has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, with focus on renewable energy development, national energy planning, and policy formulation. Dalusung was featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer article “PH aspires to be next green power paradise,” [...]

Happy Holidays from ICSC!

2024-12-20T11:40:47+08:0020 Dec 2024|Tags: |

This year, we celebrate communities, and the power we have when we come together for a sustainable, prosperous, and hopeful future. Let us continue harnessing our strengths and empower each other as we welcome the new year. Happy holidays from your friends at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities! [...]

ABS-CBN Tao Po: “Grupo ng mga kababaihan nagsusulong para magkakuryente sa isla ng Suluan sa Eastern Samar”

2024-12-20T11:36:15+08:0019 Dec 2024|Tags: , , , , , , |

The island of Sulu-an in Eastern Samar only receives eight hours of electricity each day, negatively impacting the daily lives of its residents. Despite these limitations, women on the island are turning to #SolarPower to help bring light to their community through the group Sulong Sulu-an. Learn more about how #RenewableEnergy is helping Sulu-an island [...]

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