Geothermal is no longer an underdog technology, but a strategic advantage for the Philippines

Published on May 12, 2026

Critical to the country’s energy security in the 1970s, geothermal is now re-emerging as the Philippines’ biggest clean energy advantage at a time when countries are seeking reliable, round-the-clock renewable power.

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