Alangalang becomes the first Leyte town to chart a renewable energy future through a roadmap workshop
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities PRESS RELEASE TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, July 8, 2026 — The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), in partnership with the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, conducted the Renewable Energy (RE) Roadmap Scoping Workshop from June 22 to 25. This positions Alangalang as the first local government unit (LGU) in the province to develop a roadmap aimed at strengthening local energy security and accelerating RE transition. The four-day workshop also marks the start of Alangalang’s long-term energy planning. It convened representatives from the municipal government, national agencies, the local electric cooperative, civil society, [...]
Salcedo LGU takes a step toward a more secure and reliable energy future
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities PRESS RELEASE PALO, LEYTE, 17 June 2026 — Recognizing the crucial role of the local government in forwarding secure and reliable energy in their community, the Municipality of Salcedo, Eastern Samar, joined the Renewable Energy (RE) Roadmap Scoping Workshop led by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) on June 8 to 11, 2026. “[Local government units] play a critical role in shaping how energy is planned, developed, and delivered,” said Department of Energy NREB-TSMD Chief Liza V. Pangilinan. “With the right tools, data, and partnerships, local governments can turn national directions [...]
Paranas LGU sets example for local energy security and resilience
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities PRESS RELEASE PALO, LEYTE, 08 June 2026 — The municipality of Paranas, Samar reaffirmed their commitment to the energy transition and strengthened their local energy security and resilience through the Renewable Energy (RE) Roadmap Scoping Workshop led by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) on May 26-29 at Palo, Leyte. Outputs from the workshop were built upon the municipality's existing RE initiatives, which include the installation of solar streetlights in remote barangays and the solarization of the Paranas Municipal Hall executive building in partnership with ICSC. The RE roadmap and plan will [...]
Grid alerts, high WESM prices signal need for power system flexibility
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities PRESS RELEASE QUEZON CITY, 01 June 2026 –– The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) emphasized that recurring grid alerts and sustained high prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) point to a fundamental gap in the Philippine power system: the lack of flexible generation capacity. Throughout May 2026, grid alerts have been repeatedly raised across Luzon and the Visayas, with multiple instances of yellow and red alerts declared due to thin operating reserves. These alerts have, at times, necessitated rotational blackouts in multiple areas across the country to keep the [...]
Indonesia’s export policy shift highlights PHL energy vulnerability
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities PRESS RELEASE QUEZON CITY, 28 May 2026 — The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) stressed the need to strengthen the Philippines’ long-term energy security and affordability amid evolving coal policy developments in Indonesia and increasing volatility of fossil fuels in the global market. Indonesia remains the Philippines’ primary source of imported coal, which is largely used for power generation. Recent policy direction by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, including plans to strengthen government oversight over the pricing and export of key natural resources, reflects Indonesia’s broader efforts to prioritize domestic economic and [...]