The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has signed an agreement with the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) to power two of its project sites with solar energy.
In a signing ceremony on Monday, MMDA Chairman Don Artes stated that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PNOC aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to advancing energy resilience and sustainability in the public sector.
“Together, we are embarking on projects that represent our shared vision for a cleaner and more energy-efficient future,” Artes said in a statement on Tuesday.
Under the MOU, PNOC will assist in providing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, including a ground-mounted solar PV system at the MMDA Carmona Development in Cavite and a roof-mounted PV system at the MMDA Annex Building in Pasig City.
The MMDA Carmona Development, which was formerly a sanitary landfill, has been transformed into a center for training, disaster response, and environmental sustainability. Meanwhile, the MMDA head office in Pasig City is a Building Ecological Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE)-certified government facility, with the MMDA aiming for a BERDE 3-star rating for the Annex Building to reinforce its commitment to sustainability.
During the event, PNOC President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Oliver Butalid emphasized that the partnership promotes renewable energy and energy self-sufficiency for the government.
The ceremonial signing was attended by MMDA Deputy Chairman Frisco San Juan Jr., MMDA General Manager Procopio Lipana, and several other executives from both the MMDA and PNOC.