Filipino 'Greenprint' for Energy Future

by Philippines Information Agency

The government and energy stakeholders in the Philippines are developing a "greenprint to promote energy independence." In January President Gloria Arroyo said her administration will embark on programmes geared towards the development of renewable and indigenous sources of energy. Arroyo said she is determined to wean the country from its dependence on imported oil by investing heavily in solar, wind, natural gas, and biofuels, along with conservation efforts. The president also recognized that it is the poor who feel the pain of high oil prices in the world market, hence, the government's focus is not only on energy independence but to immediately relieve the poor from bearing the biggest burden.