By THEPHILBIZNEWS STAFF
The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to clean energy, sustainability, and investment-friendly reforms at the Pilipinas Conference 2025, outlining a long-term strategy anchored on energy security, environmental resilience, and strengthened public–private collaboration.
Energy officials emphasized that the administration’s direction is to secure a reliable and diversified energy mix that supports economic expansion. The government reiterated that energy security requires a “clean, reliable, and balanced” portfolio—one that reduces dependence on imported fuels, accelerates the use of indigenous and renewable resources, and incorporates complementary technologies such as natural gas and nuclear energy.
Renewable energy remains a central pillar of the country’s energy transition, but the government noted that its success depends on coordinated investments, clear policy signals, and active private sector participation. Businesses were encouraged to sustain their engagement, with officials stressing that the transition to a secure and sustainable energy future “cannot be achieved by government alone.”
Environmental officials highlighted that sustainability and resilience are now guiding principles for national policy. Ongoing reforms aim to streamline processes, cut regulatory bottlenecks, and accelerate responsible investments without compromising environmental standards. Mining reforms aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals seek to double the sector’s GDP contribution by 2028 through value-adding, downstream processing, and integration with clean energy and manufacturing supply chains.
The shift toward a circular economy was underscored as a critical component of long-term resilience, promoting systems where materials are reused, repurposed, and reintegrated into the value chain. Officials stressed that national resilience is built on interdependence among government, the private sector, and civil society.
The private sector expressed confidence in the Philippines’ policy direction. ACCIONA reiterated its commitment to sustainable infrastructure, citing the administration’s reforms—including the lifting of foreign ownership limits—as key drivers that make the Philippines one of ASEAN’s most attractive renewable energy markets. The company emphasized long-term value creation through low-carbon materials, community programs, and continued investment in Filipino engineering talent.
Experts also linked sustainability and economic confidence to sound governance. Policy advocates noted that good governance fuels investor trust, job creation, and innovation. Growing public demand for accountability, they said, reflects the strength of democratic institutions and reinforces the need for reforms that enable a more resilient, opportunity-driven economy.