Local governments to lead the renewable energy transition in the Philippines, ASEAN
DOWNLOAD PDF Local government units in the Philippines are leading their respective energy transition efforts by adopting renewable energy (RE) – this is the highlight of the second installment of the Philippine Energy Transition Dialogue 2025, held December 3-4, in Quezon City. With the theme “Localizing the Energy Transition: Ensuring Energy Security and Resilience through Renewable Development,” over 120 representatives from national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), and civil society organizations gathered to discuss the potentials and urgency of localized energy transition efforts, emphasizing how deploying RE is equitable, resilient, and economically beneficial for communities across the [...]
A brighter future awaits: the shared commitment for a just energy transition
by Allyssa Nerine Garcia EDITOR’S NOTE: Nerine is an Administrative Assistant of ICSC. She was part of the core team who led the preparations and execution of the Philippine Energy Transition Dialogue (Ph-ETD) 2025, held last September 3-4 at The Peninsula Manila. For more information about the Ph-ETD, which was organized under the Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia project, visit https://icsc.ngo/ph-etd/. The Philippine Energy Transition Dialogue (Ph-ETD), held last September 3–4, 2025, felt like stepping into the beating heart of the country’s energy story. The Rigodon Ballroom at The Peninsula Manila was filled with people [...]
Philippine Energy Transition Dialogue 2025: A collective call to accelerate the shift to clean, affordable, and secure energy in the country
Policymakers, national and local government officials, industry leaders, energy experts, and civil society organizations affirmed their collective commitment to accelerate the shift to clean, affordable, and secure energy in the country during the Philippine Energy Transition Dialogue 2025, held September 3-4 in Makati City. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin echoed the President’s vision and call for action in navigating the opportunities and challenges of the country’s energy transition. “By shifting to renewable energy (RE) sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower, we can aim for a [...]