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Greenwashing liquefied natural gas undermines PBBM’s climate promises

In his past State of the Nation Addresses (SONA), President Marcos Jr. has repeatedly cast himself as a champion of climate action, placing renewable energy “at the top of [his] climate agenda”.

He has previously pledged to raise renewables’ share in the power mix to 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040, backed by nearly P3 trillion in green-lane certified investments. Yet since he took office in 2022, renewable energy’s share has stagnated at around 22%.

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Statement on the World Bank’s Lift on Nuclear Ban, Push for Fossil Gas

If the World Bank is serious about supporting clean, affordable energy for developing nations, then doubling down on nuclear and fossil gas — expensive, harmful, and higher in emissions — contradicts its commitment and will only stagnate progress on global energy transition as a solution to the climate crisis. The Climate Reality Project Philippines maintains that only an accelerated transition to renewable energy can deliver true climate resilience and sustainable development.

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A new chapter: Climate Reality PH’s strategic transition and regional expansion

After five transformative years as Branch Manager of Climate Reality Philippines, Nazrin Castro transitions to an advisory role. During her tenure, the number of Climate Reality Leaders in the Philippines tripled, and groundbreaking programs in renewable energy, plastic reduction, sustainable mobility, climate finance, and youth empowerment made significant headway. She departs confident in the organization’s continued growth and success.

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New study: Philippine businesses reap rewards of renewable energy

The report “Enabling the Renaissance of Renewable Energy in the Philippines: A Preliminary Study on the Socioeconomic Impacts of the Green Energy Option Program” analyzed the experiences of 36 GEOP switcher companies that collectively saved PHP 71.7 million, slashed their carbon emissions by an average of 79%, and fast-tracked their journey toward net-zero goals.

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