News Provided by: People of Asia for Climate Solutions
streamlining permits, expanding financing, and ensuring grid readiness. Without decisive action, the country risks losing billions in potential savings and the chance for a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
The PACS team stands with solar entrepreneurs from Luzon and Visayas, showcasing the collaboration needed to scale rooftop solar innovation across Philippine communities.
The PACS team stands with solar entrepreneurs from Luzon and Visayas, showcasing the collaboration needed to scale rooftop solar innovation across Philippine communities.
“We fully support PACS’ advocacy of advancing renewable energy. If we want LGUs to save more and serve more, we need to give them the tools to invest in solar. Supportive financing mechanisms, whether soft loans, subsidies, or national programs, can unlock thousands of rooftops across the country. The potential is enormous, and the benefits go straight to Filipino communities,” said Councilor Christian Mangapis, on behalf of 2nd District of Nueva Ecija Congressman Mario “Kokoy” Salvador.
“LGUs can and must become the pioneers to lead the national renewable energy transition. While world leaders at Belem failed to cut ties with fossil fuels, people on the ground must take the leadership. And we are,” Sabado concluded, referring to the weak outcome of COP30 that ended in Belem, Brazil on Nov 23.
Read the full report: https://www.paaacs.org/ReportCenter/EmpoweringLocalEnergy
About People of Asia for Climate Solutions
People of Asia for Climate Solutions (PACS) is a Manila-based advocacy organization dedicated to advancing climate justice and a sustainable, responsible energy transition across Asia. PACS works with local governments, communities, civil society, and the media to strengthen climate governance, promote people-led solutions, and support policies that empower communities to build resilient, equitable, and clean-energy futures.
For more information, visit http://www.paaacs.org.
