# Philippines

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## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### 30% Southeast Asia coal capacity rise threatens climate goals after Iran war
2026-07-12 12:06:02 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Iran war’s energy disruptions are reversing hard-won climate progress as Asian countries expand coal power capacity by up to 30% by 2030. Record global coal generation and soaring investments signal that energy security is shoving decarbonization aside.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/30-pct-southeast-asia-coal-capacity-climate-threat-iran-war

### Philippines' 35% renewable goal gets 120 MWp boost as NOVVA snaps up solar farm
2026-06-29 00:13:21 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

NOVVA Group's acquisition of the San Jose solar plant adds 120 MWp of clean capacity to the Philippines' grid, helping the country reach its 35% renewable energy share by 2030 while supporting digital growth.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/novva-120-mwp-solar-philippines-renewable-goal

### Philippines Seeks US Sanctions Waivers Amid National Energy Emergency
2026-03-25 02:12:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Philippines has declared a one-year national energy emergency, seeking urgent U.S. sanctions waivers to import oil from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia. As Middle East instability threatens global supply, Manila is prioritizing energy security over geopolitical restrictions to bolster its 45-day fuel buffer.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/philippines-us-sanctions-waivers-energy-emergency

### Philippines Eyes $1T Mineral Boom Amid Regulatory Hurdles
2026-03-21 00:37:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Philippines is aggressively pursuing international partnerships with the US, South Korea, and Canada to unlock its $1 trillion critical mineral reserves. However, analysts warn that the lack of a coherent national strategy and structural reforms could prevent these diplomatic gains from translating into domestic processing and long-term investment.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/philippines-critical-minerals-strategy-challenges

### Asia Faces Energy Crisis as Middle East Conflict Chokes Fuel Supplies
2026-03-07 04:09:10 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Import-dependent Asian economies are grappling with severe fuel shortages and price hikes following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. From rationing in Singapore to shortened work weeks in the Philippines, the region is bracing for a systemic industrial standstill as crude prices approach $100.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/asia-fuel-crunch-strait-of-hormuz-disruption

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