Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin highlighted the government’s efforts to strengthen energy security, resilience, and sustainability during the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines, Inc. (FICCI) Forum, “Powering Profit in a Volatile World: Energy Strategies Amid Global Disruption.”
Addressing business leaders and stakeholders, Garin emphasized the importance of building resilient energy systems amid an increasingly uncertain global environment, noting that energy resilience is not only essential for addressing disruptions but also for enhancing the country’s competitiveness, stability, and long-term economic growth.
The energy chief also outlined the government’s key initiatives to accelerate renewable energy development, modernize the country’s power grid, promote energy efficiency, and strengthen public-private partnerships to support a secure, reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future for the Philippines.
The DOE said it continues to support initiatives such as the FICCI Forum that foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among government, industry, and development partners in advancing the country’s energy security and resilience agenda.