Eastern Samar advances province-wide renewable energy roadmap, strengthens coordinated energy planning
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities PRESS RELEASE QUEZON CITY, 21 May 2026 — The Provincial Government of Eastern Samar advances its commitment to a cleaner, more resilient, and community-centered energy future during the “Localizing Energy Transition: Empowering Local Government to Co-Create the Renewable Energy Roadmap,” held on May 18 to 21. 2026. In partnership with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), the workshop convened members of the Technical Working Group (TWG), comprising decision-makers and representatives from key provincial government offices of Eastern Samar, including the Provincial Governor’s Office, Provincial Administrator’s Office, Budget Office, Planning and Development [...]
ICSC: Middle East tensions emphasize Philippine energy security must not depend on fossil fuels
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities PRESS RELEASE QUEZON CITY, March 10, 2026 — The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) emphasizes that energy security must not depend on fossil fuels, as rising tensions in the Middle East expose the Philippines’ vulnerability to global fuel price shocks. In a position paper released today, ICSC highlights that accelerating the deployment of renewable energy and modernizing the country’s power system provides a no-regrets strategy to strengthen the country’s energy security. “When global price shocks or supply disruptions occur, we are reminded time and time again of the expensive costs that this [...]