5/18/2023 0 Comments For energy security, go 100% renewables & re-nationalize not just NGCP but the entire energy sector in LuzViMinda, Makakalikasan Party demands!![]() Press Statement | 18 May 2023 (embargoed till 10AM) The Makakalikasan - Nature Party Philippines expresses its full support for the recent proposal to re-nationalization of not just the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), but also the entire energy sector of the country. We believe that the energy sector should be under public ownership and control, and not in the hands of private corporations whose primary goal is profit. The successive electric transmission system disturbances and the continuing inability to solve the pervasive electricity outage limiting communities to only 4 hours daily electricity in such areas as the island of Panay and the province of Oriental Mindoro has shown how systematic the limitations are of our liberalization of the energy industry through the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) has been at the detriment of consumers in LuzViMinda. With a global energy crises upon us today, energy security is paramount for the country now; says Party President Roy Cabonegro. Our Renewable Energy, Green Social Housing & Public Works Green Agenda serves as our basis and detailed proposal for this re-nationalization. We believe that the energy sector should be geared towards the development and utilization of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydro power. This will not only reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, but also mitigate the effects of climate change.
Moreover, we believe that the re-nationalization of the energy sector will pave the way for the implementation of our Green Social Housing & Public Works Green Agenda. This includes the construction of sustainable and affordable housing for the poor, as well as the development of public works projects that prioritize the environment and the welfare of the people. Our Reclaiming Natural Patrimony Green Agenda also provides further rationale for the re-nationalization of key industries, including energy. We believe that the natural resources of the country should be protected and utilized for the benefit of the people, and not for the profit of private corporations. We call on the government to heed the call for the re-nationalization of the energy sector, and to prioritize the welfare of the people and the environment over the interests of private corporations. We believe that this is a crucial step towards a sustainable and equitable future for all Filipinos. For more information: Rommel Ortega -National Spokesperson Mobile: 09951768926 | Email: [email protected] | FB: /makakalikasan.party REFERENCES:
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