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Philippines discussed as key player in energy transition at AEBF-26

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The ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-26) was held in Metro Manila under the theme “Energy Transition for Economic Growth”. A plenary session featured a discussion on why the Philippines is relevant to the energy transition. Participants included representatives from the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Management Bureau, the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, and Meralco PowerGen Corporation.

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The conference emphasized that energy transition cannot be built by a single sector, requiring input from government, investment, and industry. Meralco PowerGen Corporation noted that the complexity of the Philippines' archipelago energy system presents both challenges and opportunities.

Metro Manila is currently hosting the ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings.

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  • The Department of Energy could see its regulatory role reinforced in driving the national energy transition and attracting foreign direct investment

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