The last two decades of Alex Ablaza’s 36-year professional career has been dedicated to growing energy efficiency and other clean energy technology deployment in 14 Asian markets through the identification, due diligence and financial close of over $3 billion in direct investments, and also through ...

John is an entrepreneur and environmental scientist working to revolutionize the energy industry and shape environmental policy. He received his master's degree in Environmental Management from the Ateneo de Manila University. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Verne Energy...

MARIA THERESA “TETCHI” CRUZ CAPELLAN  is a newly elected Secretary-General of Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association, founder and Chairperson of Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance, CEO and President of SunAsia Energy Inc. and a former Undersecretary of Department of Agriculture.  The...

Diana has been with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila since 2015. She supports clean energy and climate programs across Southeast Asia and serves as the focal for sovereign energy operations in the Philippines. She has a background in corporate and operational management in the oil and gas ...

Bert has over 40 years’ experience in the energy sector with particular focus on renewable energy development, national energy planning, and policy formulation. He served before as Director for Energy Planning in the precursor agency to the Department of Energy, where he was involved in pioneering...

Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta has been a recognized energy practitioner in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, a leader in the power sector and other various areas. On 8 August 2022, she assumed her current post as the Chairperson of the Philippines’ Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) – Created under...

Jonas Marie Dumdum is a Consultant under the Industry Solutions Consulting (ISC) sector of Nomura Research Institute Singapore Pte Ltd Manila Branch, and is one of the lead consultants of the NRI Manila Sustainability Service. He is also the Corporate Secretary of Sustainable PH, Inc., a...

David is a Vivant Energy Corporation Senior Assistant Vice President for Business Development – Power. In his current role, he identifies, evaluates, acquires and develops utility scale renewable energy and hybrid projects in the country.Prior to joining Vivant, David was Assistant Vice President...

Atty. Celeni Guinto or CK is AboitizPower’s Senior Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs. With five years’ experience in the Philippine power industry, CK has represented various companies in generation, distribution and retail electricity. She has supported various programs under the...

Ping Mendoza is President and board member of the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) and is currently working on developing Shell’s renewable generation business in the Philippines. He has held leadership positions in Clime Capital – fund manager for climate impact venture capital ...

Ms. Militante is the former Head of Media Group of the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Energy, Corporate Communication Officer of the Philippine National Oil Corporation - Renewables Corporation where she also served as the company’s Spokesperson. She was previously connected with Go...

Ari Natividad is the President & Founder of ZA Global Partnerships, Corp., a renewable energy development company based in Manila, Philippines since 2013. ZA Global develops utility solar, wind, and hydro projects in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, as well as commercial solar rooftop...

Quintin Pastrana is President of WEnergy Power Pilipinas, Maharlika Clean Power Holdings, Archipelago Renewables Corporation, and Head of Business Development for WEnergy Global. He graduated with degrees in Business, International Relations, and Creative Writing from the Universities of...

"Business Developemnt Business Developemnt Entoria Energy · Full-timeEntoria Energy · Full-timeApr 2022 - Present · 6 mosApr 2022 - Present · 6 mosNational Capital Region, PhilippinesNational Capital Region, PhilippinesConsultantConsultantEJSP Management and CosultacnyEJSP Management and...

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) in 2004. In the same year, he joined Manila Water Company and got exposed to the water industry. Then, he moved to GHD Manila in 2008 as civil engineer doing water and wastewater engineering...

Chris is a Partner at The Lantau Group, Asia Pacific’s leading energy-focused strategy and economic consulting group.  At TLG, he advises clients on a range of commercial matters across Southeast Asia's power, gas, and renewable energy markets, particularly in the Philippines and Thailand where ...

Charlene is the co-founder of All Vision Business Enterprises Corp. (AV) and has more than 15 years of proven success in the solar industry, with more than 150MW solar power plant operation experience, and solar PV design training and practical application exposure. As one of the pioneers in the...

Paula Valencia is a senior associate and the Philippine country representative at the Rocky Mountain Institute. She leads RMI’s Climate Resilient Cities project and offshore wind market development research in the Philippines.Prior to RMI, Paula was project manager for the Financial Futures...

A.D. Villaos joined Vivant as a VP in December 2021 and is concurrently President & CEO of a wholly-owned subsidiary COREnergy. Prior to joining Vivant, A.D. was with IDI infrastructures, a Japanese energy sector fund manager majority-owned by Daiwa Securities Group. Prior to IDI...

Ruth has over 20 years of experience in the field of renewable energy, developing wind power, hydro power and solar projects. She is the President of Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc.She Chair’s the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Committee of the European Chamber of Commerce of the...

“An analytics practitioner since 1999, Michelle founded the analytics consulting firm Z-Lift Solutions in 2013 to enable organizations on analytics, serving as its President and Managing Director. She had always been an advocate of “analytics for the masses”, so in the same year she organized the...

Jorey T. Alfaro, age 56, Filipino, Vice-President & Head of Customer Services Division and Business Development, and the Chairman of the Power Supply Procurement Group and Competitive Selection Process of Cagayan Electric Power & Light Company, Inc. (CEPALCO). He is a Licensed Professional...

Dante is an advocate of the environment and clean energy, an entrepreneur, a businessman, a teacher, and a leader. He is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Sasonbi Inc., a solar PV systems integrator and one of the pioneers in the country, closing in on 9MWp of rooftop solar PV installations and...

Mr. Rustico Noli D. Cruz is currently the Vice President and the Head of the Program Development and Management I Department of the Development Bank of the Philippines that is responsible for the management and implementation of various programs and projects related to infrastructure...

Ms. Fairhurst is on a number of Boards and Advisory Boards in the energy and AI space, including thermal and renewable generation and software to support the energy transition. She also works with the executive of the IPPF, a power networking group. She has a wide range of experience in the...

Mr. Garcia is responsible for business development and integration into Metro Pacific’s businesses. His mandate is to increase shareholder value, by exploring new business ventures, executing the development of Greenfield Projects and Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transactions, especially those...

As Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI) Chief Operating Officer for Power and Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) Chief Data Officer, Luis focuses on expanding the development and implementation of Data Science & AI solutions for AboitizPower in support of enhancing operational...

Mr Deon James was previously the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Dagupan Electric Corporation, an Electricity Distribution Utility-based in the Philippines (2004-2020), and is still active in a consulting role and Director. He gained his Mechanical Engineering (Honours) degree at the...

Mr. Lledo is the Senior Vice President and Head of International Desks of BDO Unibank Inc., the largest commercial bank in the Philippines in terms of asset size. The International Desks assist foreign corporates and individuals who require local banking services or are looking for investment...

Professional industrial engineer, ASEAN engineer, lawyer, economist, management executive and consultant, and professorial lecturer with more than 50 years of experience in senior executive positions in the energy, metals, beverage, semiconductor, IT, munitions, construction, venture capital, and...

As MinDA's Director for Investment Promotion[2] and Public Affairs, his broad roles include overseeing implementation of MinDA programs and activities[3] to boost Mindanao's viability as an investment destination through trade facilitation and promotion, as well as initiatives to strengthen ...

EREL B. NARIDA ? President / CEO of OREEi and current President of Renewable Energy Association of the Philippines (REAP).  Erel is a seasoned businessman with more than 35 years of experience in operations and supply chain.  He has 17 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, starting...

Engr. Silver Navarro, Jr. is a Renewable Energy Consultant with experience in the renewable energy industry since 1990 with projects on solar PV, wind, hydro, biomass, and biogas. He had trainings at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado. He has focused on the use of HOMER®...

Atty. Richard Nethercott obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in De La Salle University – Manila and later, earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law. He also completed a Master’s degree in Business Administration from De La Salle University ...

Don (Rolando) has 27 years of international senior leadership experience in the Energy and have worked in various sites in United Kingdom, Malaysia, Australia and Philippines.  He led large production and manufacturing facilities including those that supply more than 25% of energy of a country...

Mr. Veloso currently heads the Corporate Credit Products Group at the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). He joined the bank in December 2012 and established the Office of Strategy Management. He was subsequently assigned to head the Corporate and Transaction Banking Group, after which he set up...

On September 30, 2022, the National Power Board elected and confirmed Fernando Martin Y. Roxas as the new President and CEO of the National Power Corporation following the appointment to the latter by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. Dr. Roxas played an instrumental role in the passage of the EPIRA...

 * Currently elected as member of the Board of Directors of PhilHydro Association Inc. (the organization of Hydropower developers, owners, operators and technology providers in the Philippines)  * Studied Mechanical Engineering at Silliman University, finished in 2001  * 20 years in the power...

Jason is currently the Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer of SN Aboitiz Power. He leads the business development team in identifying, screening, selecting, developing, and implementing renewable energy projects and other emerging technologies that can be integrated into the...

A proven Business Development, Program Manager, and Country Executive leading multidisciplinary teams in the development, energy and sustainability sectors throughout Southeast Asia over the last 15 years. Through my teams and network I have successfully; developed a pipeline of over 400MW utility...

Relevant experience in market analysis and marketing. Extensive knowledge on the electric power industry with a background in economic research and quantitative analysis. Has been directly involved with monitoring and advocating proper implementation of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act...

Rene M. Fajilagutan has more than 28 years of experience on rural electrification. He is currently the General Manager of the Romblon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ROMELCO) and Chairman/CEO of the Cantingas Mini-Hydro Power Corporation (CHPC), a wholly owned Subsidiary Corporation of ROMELCO.

Engr. Jun Paul U. Mistica has been working for the government, particularly the LLDA, for more than three decades already. During those years he assumes various responsibilities concerning shoreland and aquaculture management, environmental compliance of industries, and different project cycle...

Robert has over 20 years of experience in the Energy Sector. He has been with companies like Petron Corporation, Meralco, and MSpectrum, Inc. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of PAVI Green Renewable Energy Inc., handling both utility scale and solar rooftops. Robert graduated with a...

Mr. Aperocho serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Networks of Meralco. He is a member of the Board of Directors of General Electric Philippines Meter and Instrument Company, Inc., MRail, Inc., Meralco Energy Inc. (MSERV), and Meralco Employees Mutual Aid Benefit Association, Inc.Mr. Aperocho ...

Margery B. Bautista is currently an Individual Consultant for Evaluation Office of UNFPA under the Eval4Action Advocacy Campaign aligned towards the achievement of UN sustainable development goals. Previously, she worked as Project Evaluation Officer V at Office of the President of the...

Nick Dizon's NIDON Computer Corporation dba NIDON Clean Energy History and Services Nick Dizon has over 39 years of Tier 1 IT, UPS, power electronics, energy storage, and renewable energy experience. Project Management and Consulting • Project management and consulting for building the...

Dr Nelson Enano is a specialist in the engineering, economics, and regulation of energy systems. He works in the academe and conducts research in the area of energy engineering and policy.He is the Director of the Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technologies of Ateneo de Davao...

Prior to overseeing the Department of Energy’s Financial and Legal Services, and as the Department Legislative Liaison Officer – Undersecretary Sharon S. Garin, a CPA-Lawyer by profession, started her career with the public service from the 15th  to 19th Congress as Representative of AAMVBIS-OWA...

Romolo Valentino Benedetto Nati, (born February 14, 1968) known as Romolo Nati or RVN, is a multi-awarded Italian architect and businessman with interest in sustainable development (energy and real estate). He graduated “summa cum laude” in architecture at “La Sapienza” University of Rome and he...

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)15 Years Senior Project Manager in Grid Owner and Operator - Transmission and Distribution up to 500kV6 Years Senior Project Manager, Project Director, Head of PMO, Country Director (PH) in Utility Scale SolarRadiance Solar Solutions Inc (PH) - Co-Owner, Director ...

Aldren Samson is the Founder & CEO of ABS Global Management, Inc., a management advisory firm that offers professional consulting services to organizations focusing on renewable energy, real estate, and information and communication technology.With over 12 years of solid track record in the...

Tea Ty is a monitoring and evaluation officer for UNDP and DOE’s Development for RE Applications Mainstreaming and Market Sustainability (DREAMS) Project. As an M&E officer, she tells the story and tracks the effectiveness of how pioneer local government units institutionalize RE policies, and...

With over 35 years of experience in engineering solutions for critical infrastructure within the UK and across Europe, Cameron Welsh is passionate about the energy transition, having worked on projects such as Ancillary Services, Smart Frequency Control within Networks, Renewable Generation...

Dr. Bernardo D. Tadeo brings in 35 years of experience in research, development and commercial aspects of sustainable energy and environment, including waste to energy, from greenfield to brownfield projects. He is a certified energy manager and has served as energy/environmental  management ...

Dr Laura David is a Professor of Oceanography in the University of the Philippines. She makes use of remote sensing and modelling to explore how ocean physics influence the distribution and state of ocean flora and fauna. She is recognized as one of the country’s pioneers in Ocean Remote Sensing...

Experienced Transmission / System Planning Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the utilities industry. Strong program and project management professional skilled in Power Plants, Electric Power, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, and Engineering. Qualified Professional Electrical...

Benjamin has close to 10 years experience in the engineering and technology field globally. At CHINT Global, he is the Regional Applications Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific working closely with regional partners and team on innovating solutions to enable their decarbonization and digitalization...

Steve Peters is a Senior Energy Specialist (Waste-to-Energy) in the Energy Sector Group of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, Asian Development Bank. He is responsible for developing the knowledge base, project development and implementation in waste to energy and supporting ...

Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin (November 11, 1958) is a Danish professional Foreign Service officer with broad knowledge and experience of Asia as well as working with counter-insurgency, terrorism and fragile and failed states. In addition, he has worked extensively on renewable and clean energy...

Ed has over four decades of global experience, including North America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. He is a Presidential Scholar at the School of Urban and Regional Planning (University of the Philippines), focusing upon Green Hydrogen Production, the Blue Economy, and Smart Grid development...

Mr. Armando L. DIAZ acquired his knowledge and skills in the energy industry from his over 20 years in the National Power Corporation. Among his notable undertakings in the pre-EPIRA NPC are the establishment of 300MW Batangas Coal-Fired Thermal Power Project 2, 600MW Masinloc Coal-Fired Thermal...

GARY M. ESPINODirector for Skye Renewables and Imperium SolarGary was previously President & COO of Pure Energy Holdings and Business Development Director for Cleantech Energy Corporation Pte Ltd based in Singapore and formerly CFO for Solar Philippines. In previous capacities, he negotiated...

Professional Background Professor, Ateneo de Manila University School of LawProfessor, University of Makati School of LawFormer Senior Partner, Puno and Puno Law OfficesFormer Assistant Secretary, Department of EnergyFormer Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, HSBCFormer Assistant Vice...

Rachel Ann Santiago is Clime Capital’s Country Manager in the Philippines. She brings deep market insights from a developer’s perspective to her role leading investment origination, market monitoring, and relationship management with developers and companies leading the clean energy transition in...

Business Administration graduate with over 30 years of diverse experience in Banking, Finance, Strategic Planning, and in the last 4 years, RE development. Pivotal support role in all fund-raising activities and arbitrages for PS -  Responsible for the project optimization exercises to improve...

Energy and environmental lawyer. Deputy Executive Director of the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development, where she leads action researches and policy engagements, and manages strategic legal interventions to advance transformative energy, ecological justice, and people-centered development.

A professional electrical engineer duly certified by the Philippines Regulations Commission. Engr. Aquino has extensive experience in Operations/Technical tasks directed towards the development of set directions, policies, guidelines and procedures. He started as a Design Engineer and rose to the...

Experienced Salesperson with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Sales, and Microsoft Office. Strong sales professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA focused in...

Ms. Exconde has been working with the government for more than 30 years including services at the National Statistics Office, the National Economic Development Authority and the Department of Energy (DOE). She was the first representative of the Philippines in the Asia-Pacific Energy Research...

-A Registered Electrical Engineer- Worked with the Manila Electric Company - South Distribution Services Design for more than two (2) years tasked with designing Electric Capital Projects.- Currently, a Science Research Specialist in the Transmission and Distribution Development and Management...

David Ramirez is OpenSolar's Pro Experience Manager. With solid experience in residential solar business development for individual households and solar-powered communities. Currently, he ensures the best customer experience for solar professionals or "pros" during the...

Julia Souder, CEO, Long Duration Energy Storage Council Julia has over 22 years of experience in the energy and environmental sectors. She has been a longtime advocate of clean energy technology, working extensively to support environmentally friendly technologies and equitable policies. Previously ...