Ahead of Independence Day, advocates call for freedom from high electricity prices through solar energy

QUEZON CITY, 11 June 2026 – On the eve of Philippine Independence Day, civil society organizations, renewable energy advocates, industry representatives, and community members called for freedom from high electricity prices and recurring power interruptions, urging the Philippine government to empower Filipinos with greater access to affordable, reliable, and secure energy. Held at Quezon City Memorial Circle, the gathering marked the launch of “Sayang Ang Araw: Gawing Mura Ang Solar,” a public engagement and policy advocacy campaign pushing for the accelerated adoption of rooftop solar. The campaign calls for concrete reforms to improve affordability and access, including the removal [...]

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