Hear from industry experts at Solar & Storage Live Philippines for valuable insights and networking opportunities.

Alexander Ablaza The last 26 years of Alex Ablaza’s 41-year professional career have been dedicated to growing energy efficiency and other clean energy technology deployment in 17 Asian markets through the identification, due diligence and financial close of over three billion dollars (> USD 3...

Gavin Adda is the CEO of Peak Energy a renewable energy independent power producer with 300 MW of operating projects and over USD 2 Bn of projects in development across Asia. Activities cover the full range of renewable energy business models—including utility-scale and distributed generation...

Jay Agbayani Founder & COO, Solar Home Supplies and Services OPC   Jay Agbayani is a seasoned professional in the Philippine solar energy industry, with over a decade of experience in both utility-scale and distributed solar solutions. He began his career in 2014 with Cleantech Global...

Miles Ballestar is the Co-Founder, Owner, and CEO of iONTEK Power Solutions Corporation, a Philippine-based manufacturer and authorized distributor of power protection products since 2007, and an authorized speaker of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ICCPI) where she serves as...

Michel Brekelmans is an experienced business advisor with 30 years of experience in supporting business executives and investors in business strategy, performance improvement and M&A, predominantly in Asia. Michel spent 20 years with L.E.K. Consulting (www.lek.com), one of the leading global...

Carlo Caballero is a renewable energy professional with over five years of experience in solar project development, spanning residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale projects. With an engineering background, he has been directly involved in all stages of development—from...

Vio brings with him over 35 years of experience having worked in both local and foreign banks, namely, China Bank Capital Corporation, China Banking Corporation, Citibank NA, First Metro Investment Corp., ING Bank NV and Far East Bank and Trust Company. He has extensive experience in investment...

Hanzel brings a strong background in grid operations, energy storage systems, and energy policy, having previously held significant roles in private and government energy companies, including the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, Grid Management Committee, Fluence, among others. He...

Aljon Del Rosario is Managing Director at Index Partners, a transaction and strategic advisory firm focused on infrastructure investments across emerging markets. He has over a decade of experience spanning investment banking, corporate finance, and asset management, advising...

Alnie Demoral is an Energy Analyst for Asia at Ember, a global energy think tank that works to accelerate the clean energy transition through data-driven analysis and policy insights. In her role, Alnie leads research and energy policy modelling across Southeast Asia, promoting the integration of...

Mercy Grace Dionisio serves as Assistant Vice President for Sustainability of SM Investments Corporation. She is the sustainability cluster lead for SM Portfolio Companies (Airspeed, Atlas Mining, Belle Corp, Goldilocks, Neo, Puls and PGPC) and concurrently the Sustainability Lead of 2GO Group Inc...

Hon. Rolando Biaca Distura is a Senior Board Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo, representing the 4th District, and a former three-term Municipal Mayor of Dumangas. A seasoned public servant with expertise in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and local governance, he ...

Benjie Flores leads ESS Services and Solutions at Nascent Technologies Corp (Nascent Batteries), drawing on years of hands-on engineering and project management to drive solar and energy storage projects. He's passionate about pushing innovation in renewables, guiding teams to deliver...

Joshua is the Asia lead for Forvis Mazars' Energy and Infrastructure specialist team. He helps clients with their project finance modelling and model audit requirements, and delivers and develops best practice financial modelling training courses for clients across Asia and in collaboration...

Gian Karla Canales-Gutierrez is the Head of Industry Research & Advocacy for the Customer Engagement Group of First Gen Integrated Business Services.She is also the Retail Sector representative for the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market Rules Change Committee (WESM RCC). With over 15 years of...

ATTY. HANDEL T. LAGUNAYProvincial Legal Officer, Province of Bohol Atty. Handel Tumulak Lagunay earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from Silliman University in 1995 and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1996, beginning a career that spans corporate practice, litigation, public...

Engr. Fortunato C. Leynes has more than 40 years of experience in the electric power industry spanning across generation, transmission, distribution and supply sectors. Currently, he is the  President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo). Prior to his...

Aaron Libao is a forward-thinking Chief Technology Officer with a passion for driving innovation and efficiency in the renewable energy sector. He’s part of the new wave of leaders bringing fresh thinking to the energy transition—data-driven decisioning, cross-functional collaboration, and creative ...

Mr. Rodolfo B. Lim Jr. is registered Electrical Engineer and the Head of Commercial Services at MSpectrum, the solar subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco). With 20 years of experience in the energy industry, he plays a key role in driving solar adoption among commercial and industrial...

Eric Ma, PhD, is a distinguished executive and chief engineer with a 15-year track record in the renewable energy sector. A prolific innovator, Dr. Ma holds five U.S. patents and has authored over 20 academic papers in Mechanical Engineering. Beyond his technical prowess, he possesses deep...

I am Engr. Joshua C. Manangan, a Registered Electrical Engineer specializing in the commissioning of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations, and transmission infrastructure. I currently serve as a BESS Commissioning Lead at Jacobs, where I oversee grid‑integrated testing, system...

Jeph Manansala is the Chief Data Scientist of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), where he leads data-driven research on energy transition and sustainable development. With over a decade of experience in the energy sector, he specializes in energy analytics, modeling, and...

Mylene Mandaing is the Director of Commercial Operations and Contracts at NetSolar, where she leads commercial strategy, contract management, and project delivery for solar EPC projects across the Philippines. She previously served as General Manager of NetSolar from 2019 to 2024, helping drive the ...

Exceed Molina is a seasoned professional in the renewable energy industry, with a strong focus on solar energy solutions. As the Owner and Solar Installer of E3L Solar. Exceed brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar projects. With ...

Italian Architect and Green Development Advocate. Founder and Executive Chairman of Italpinas Development Corporation. 

Mr. Pereja is an engineer by profession having graduated from De La Salle University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Management. He acquired his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Ateneo De Manila University where he graduated with Gold Medalist...

Engr. Manilyn Pino Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Woodrow Solar Power Philippines Engr. Manilyn Pino is the Chief Financial Officer of Woodrow Solar Power Philippines, bringing more than a decade of experience in the renewable energy and solar industry. With a strong background in...

Engr. Shikki Quinain is a renewable energy executive at the forefront of capital deployment of solar and storage across the Philippines. As Country Manager for Development at PROINSO, he leads multi-gigawatt portfolio, advancing projects from origination to financial close while meeting stringent...

Engr. Marcelino Salazar is a seasoned professional in the renewable energy industry, currently serving as the General Manager and Owner of Salfer Engineering and Solar Technology Enterprise. He was also currently Vice President External of Association of Solar Installers in the Philippines. With...

Based in Singapore, Patrick Tan is serving his role as Aurora Energy Research’s Head of Wider Asia, APAC, managing Aurora’s products and services across key Southeast Asian and East Asian markets, e.g., Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, and Taiwan. Prior...

Myrna M. Velasco is a multi-hyphenated and award-winning Business Journalist and an author of specialized energy books. She writes as Business Journalist and Columnist for the Manila Bulletin and has also contributed articles to Forbes Philippines Magazine and Natural Gas World, a North American...