AS the United States/Israel–Iran crisis reverberates into a global oil shock, the Philippines, an archipelago heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, faces renewed urgency to secure stable, affordable energy. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s emphasis on regional energy (RE) security at the 48th Asean Summit underscores a timely pivot: accelerate renewables, especially rooftop solar. He said, “Regional energy security is essential for our people’s welfare and economic stability.”
