Poster for Powering the Philippines from Energy Crisis to Energy Resilience

Speakers

Paulo Burro
Senior Strategy Consultant, Race to Net Zero Philippines
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George Krizza Kiongson
Decarbonization Lead, Race to Net Zero Philippines
George Krizza Kiongson is a sustainability and decarbonization professional working across climate action, clean energy, and industry transformation. As Decarbonization Lead at Race to Net Zero Philippines, she drives initiatives that translate climate commitments into practical action across businesses and industries.
Sam Reynolds
Research Lead, LNG/Gas, Asia at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Sam Reynolds analyzes the economic, financial, and climate implications of the energy transition in Asia and the Philippines.
He is the author of several studies concerning the region’s expansion of natural gas infrastructure, the financial performance of fossil fuel companies, and renewable energy investment trends. His work has been published in local and international media outlets.
Jephraim Manansala
Chief Data Scientist at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities
Jephraim Manansala leads data-driven research on energy transition and sustainable development. With 12 years of experience in the energy sector, he specializes in data analytics, energy systems modeling, policy analysis, and machine learning applications. He holds master's degrees in data science and electrical engineering.
Ceejay Hernandez
Head of Sustainability, HSBC Philippines
Ceejay Hernandez is leading HSBC Philippines’ climate and sustainability strategy across business, risk and compliance to deliver its sustainability ambitions locally.
He supports sustainable finance origination and capability-building, helps shape sustainability policies and governance, and ensures the bank's philanthropy drives systemic impact in priority areas.

Location

Past event

Powering the Philippines from Energy Crisis to Energy Resilience

Date October 21, 2026
Time 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue MBM 74 Case Room, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City

How can the Philippines secure reliable power at a more predictable long-term cost?

Join Powering the Philippines from Energy Crisis to Energy Resilience, a public policy forum organized by Race to Net Zero Philippines (RtNZ PH), the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC).

The forum will bring together regulators, decision-makers, and finance leaders to explore practical ways to strengthen energy security and reduce exposure to imported fuel volatility.

The discussion will examine how policy and investment can support dependable, affordable power while advancing renewable energy and other solutions for a more resilient energy system.

Agenda

9:00 – 9:30
Registration
9:30 – 9:40
Opening Remarks and Forum OverviewSenior Strategy Consultant, Race to Net Zero Philippines
9:40 – 10:00
Why the Philippines has the highest electricity rate in ASEAN?Chief Data Scientist, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities
10:00 – 10:25
The Outlook for Gas and LNG in the PhilippinesResearch Lead for LNG/Gas in Asia, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
10:25 – 10:50
Financing Energy Security: A Regional Perspective on LNG Economics, Risk and the Energy TransitionHead of Sustainability, HSBC Philippines
10:50 – 11:30
Senior roundtable and regulator reactionsPerspectives from government regulators, financial institutions, and private-sector leaders.
11:30 – 11:45
Open ForumAn interactive discussion where participants can ask questions and exchange perspectives with the speakers on energy policy, financing, and resilience.
11:45 – 11:55
Closing and next stepsDecarbonization Lead, Race to Net Zero Philippines
11:55 onwards
Networking