Transition

Manila energy transition

The Philippines is actively pursuing a renewable energy (RE) transition plan to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets, alongside the COP28 pledge to triple global RE capacity. Under the Philippine Energy Plan 2023–2050, the government aims to raise the RE share to 50 percent by 2050, supporting energy security and the balance. . From left: Manila Water Chief Operating Officer for East Zone Arnold Jether Mortera, Manila Water President and CEO Roberto R. Locsin, AdventEnergy President James Yu, and AdventEnergy VP for Retail Energy Sales and Services Catherine del Villar-Pasilaban. MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Company. . MANILA, Philippines — At a critical time marked by climate change, depleting resources and millions of Filipinos still living in the dark, the Philippines is re-unlocking the power it has always known. The country's power sector has taken a dynamic turn — from relying entirely on renewable energy. . Manila Water Co. has completed a full transition to renewable electricity for its retail power requirements across Metro Manila and Rizal, becoming the first water utility in the Philippines to operate an entire major concession area on clean energy. Held at Novotel Manila, the. . The energy transition is accelerating rapidly, reshaping how electricity is generated, stored, and delivered.