MEDIA RELEASE
AmCham Statement on the Declaration of State of National Energy Emergency
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) acknowledges the declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as a proactive step toward addressing the country’s evolving energy challenges. For the business community, reliable and affordable energy is essential to operational stability, investment planning, and overall competitiveness.
Further, AmCham expresses its support for the government’s whole-of-government approach as outlined in the Executive Order, particularly the directive for agencies to ensure bureaucratic efficiency, the unhampered movement of essential goods, people, and services, and the application of necessary and proportionate compliance mechanisms. We underscore the importance of implementing these measures in a transparent, predictable, and well-coordinated manner to minimize disruption while strengthening long-term energy security.
This development also presents a timely opportunity to advance priority reforms under Arangkada Philippines, including amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), strengthening the energy regulatory framework, accelerating renewable energy development, improving grid infrastructure, and encouraging greater private sector participation. Moving these measures forward collaboratively can reinforce investor confidence and demonstrate the Philippines’ commitment to a stable, forward-looking energy sector.
AmCham remains ready to work with the government and stakeholders to support practical solutions that will sustain economic growth and enhance the country’s attractiveness to both domestic and foreign investors.
MEDIA CONTACT:
JOSEPHINE GRACE MIRAFUENTES
Advocacy Partnerships and Communications Manager
0975 374 3440