240 hours, countless lessons: Lhean’s personal insights as an intern at ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas
by Lhean Tabuyan Lhean E. Tabuyan is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. I am very thankful to ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas (RCP) for accepting us [interns] for on-the-job training. During my time there, I learned a lot and gained valuable experience, which helped me further develop my skills and made me work more efficiently. I would like to thank Sir Glinly Alvero, Sir Orlando Quesada, Ma'am Jessa Margallo Zosa, and Sir Arturo [...]
Re-Charging Communities: A journey of Mark as an ICSC intern
by Mark Justin Antiquera Francis Carl O. Villalino is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. As a student with no prior knowledge of and experience in solar technology, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work in ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas (RCP) team, where I was warmly welcomed not just as an intern but as a valued colleague, and given space to learn and experience firsthand ICSC’s important work. With the [...]
From Papers to Panels: Francis’ Hands-On learning with ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas
by Francis Carl Villalino Francis Carl O. Villalino is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. When I began my internship at ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas (RCP), I knew the environment would be both challenging and enriching. ICSC is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, and I was eager to immerse myself in their work. As an aspiring Electrical Engineer, I’ve always been eager to gain hands-on experience in my field, [...]
Lost/Found in Translation
Isabella Ann Mendoza Editor’s Note: ICSC in cooperation with the Climate Change Commission, Visayas State University’s Institute for Strategic Research and Development Studies, and Action for Economic Reforms, organized a forum entitled “Shifting Financial Flows to Low Carbon Development in Eastern Visayas” in Tacloban City from 7-8 March 2019. Isabella Ann Mendoza, an ICSC climate policy analyst, writes about the forum below. There was a massive download and exchange of knowledge and information yesterday in Tacloban City during the first day of the “Shifting Financial Flows to Low Carbon Development in Eastern Visayas” forum. The wealth of knowledge came from [...]