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Energy Secretary Lotilla's Reassignment Sparks Hope for Clean Power Momentum

Strategic Insights

May 25, 2025 — 1 min read

The reassignment of Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has been met with cautious optimism by industry leaders, who see it as a unique opportunity for clean power to gain momentum. Manny Rubio, President and CEO of Meralco PowerGen Corp., believes that Lotilla's leadership and policy insight will be missed, but his shift to the DENR could facilitate stronger synergies between energy and environmental goals.

Key Takeaways:

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has a diverse portfolio of power generation facilities, including a 4,953-megawatt (MW) capacity from both traditional and renewable sources, and is behind an upcoming massive solar farm in Luzon.
MGen's President and CEO, Manny Rubio, believes that Lotilla's leadership will be missed, but his reassignment to the DENR could create a chance to bridge energy and environmental goals.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is targeting five gigawatts of renewables capacity by 2028, and has currently installed 285 MW from 10 solar power facilities.
CREC President and CEO, Oliver Tan, has committed to working closely with Energy Undersecretary Sharon Garin, who has been designated as officer-in-charge of the DOE.
Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Monalisa Dimalanta believes that Garin's appointment was chosen for its continuity in policy implementation, ensuring that long-term implications are realized.

Statistics:

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has a 4,953-megawatt (MW) capacity from both traditional and renewable sources.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has currently installed 285 MW from 10 solar power facilities and is targeting five gigawatts of renewables capacity by 2028.
MGen's massive solar farm in Luzon is expected to become the world's largest solar facility.

Sources:

Manny Rubio, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) president and CEO
Oliver Tan, Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) president and CEO
Monalisa Dimalanta, Energy Regulatory Commission Chair
"Inquirer", unnamed article

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