In photo: Mr. Douglas Liner (left) and Ms. Eileen San Juan (right) In photo: Mr. Giovanni Serritella (left) and Mr. Douglas Liner (right) In photo: audience and guests of the EU-ASEP CELLs Project Launch Public Servants, Researchers, Academicians, and Industry Partners gather in the EU-ASEP CELLs Project Launch. Over 150 guests were able to join the discussion towards Clean Energy and its potential in the Philippines. In photo: Mr. Beejay Ramilliano The event was hosted by Xavier University’s very own Beejay Ramilliano who is a 5th year Engineering student and a prominent Student Leader in the University. In photo: Hon. Felix William Fuentebella, Undersecretary of the Department of Energy The Department of Energy through its Undersecretary for Power, Renewable Energy, Investment Promotion, Media Affairs, and Spokesperson -- Hon. Felix William Fuentebella, affirms that there is a growing need for renewable energy, but he advised that transition must not be rushed as research should be thorough and the readiness of the consumers should be assessed. In photo: Ms. Eileen San Juan of the Cagayan De Oro City Local Government Unit Welcoming the guests to the City of Golden Friendship on behalf of Mayor Oscar Moreno, the Local Government Unit of the Cagayan De Oro City’s Local Economic and Investment Promotions Officer. In photo: Mr. Roel Ravanera Mr. Roel Ravanera, Vice President for Social Development of Xavier University, provided the Closing Remarks. In photo: Mr. Josef Yap (center) Meeting of Guest Speakers and VIP of the EU-ASEP CELLs Project Launch where future initiatives regarding Clean Energy were discussed. In photo: Mr. Giovanni Serritella of the EU Mr. Giovanni Serritella, Program Manager for Environment and Climate Change, Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines supports the effort towards addressing the energy trilemma by advocating affordable and sustainable energy in the Philippines. EU also assists to achieve the target of the Philippine Government to provide 100% electricity access to all Filipinos. With this, EU leveraged the further need for renewable energy and emphasized the role of ASEP-CELLs Project in addressing this gap. In photo: Mr. Bienvenido Oplas Signing of Commitment Wall was spearheaded by the Project Launch Guests and VIPs. It aimed to gather pledges towards Clean Energy among the participants. In photo: Mr. Bienvenido Oplas Mr. Bienvenido Oplas inquiring further about the project and various energy concerns during the Press Conference. In photo: Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ Opening the program was the President of Xavier University, Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ who extended his warm welcome for the guests and audience of the ASEP-CELLs Project Launch. In photo: Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ (center) In photo: Dr. Josef Yap Panel Discussion about Building a Low-Carbon Mindanao that aims to deliver Sustainable, Clean, and Affordable Fuel Mix. This discussion was facilitated by the ASEP-CELLs’ Senior Technical Advisor, Dr. Josef and composed of multi-sectoral speakers namely Engr. Gunnar Marc Shane Cabaraban of Xavier University, Engr. Jorey Alfaro of CEPALCO, Prof. Edmund V. Guzman of Hytec Power, and Mr. Jaime Rafael Paguio of A-Power Corporation. An Open Forum ensued after the fruitful discussion. In photo: Dr. Josef Yap Dr. Josef Yap, Senior Technical Adviser of the ASEP-CELLs Project, provided a general overview of the Project. In photo: (from left to right) Dr. Josef Yap, Hon. Felix William Fuentebella, Mr. Giovanni Serritella, Mr. Douglas Liner, and Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ The Panelists comprised of Dr. Josef Yap of ASEP-CELLs, Hon. Felix William Fuentebella of Department of Energy, Mr. Giovanni Serritella of the European Union, Mr. Douglas Liner of the European Union, and Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ of Xavier University during the Press Conference where various concerns and questions were raised by the invited members of the media. In photo: (from left to right) Engr. Glen Paclijan, Atty. Yla Gloria Paras, Dr. Josef Yap, and Dr. Evelyn Taboada Panel Discussion regarding the achievement of Greater Energy Security in the Philippines. The discussion was facilitated by Engr. Glen Paclijan of Xavier University and composed of multi-sectoral speakers namely Dr. Josef Yap of ASEP-CELLs Project, Dr. Evelyn Taboada of University of San Carlos, Atty. Yla Gloria Paras of Manila Observatory, and Ms. Irma Exconde of the Department of Energy. An Open Forum ensued after the fruitful discussion. In photo: (from left to right) Hon. Felix William Fuentebella, Dr. Josef Yap, Fr. Roberto Yap, Mr. Giovanni Serritella, and Ms. Eileen San Juan Dr. Josef Yap awarded the Certificates to Guest Speakers Hon. Felix William Fuentebella, Fr. Roberto Yap, Mr. Giovanni Serritella, and Ms. Eileen San Juan who provided substantial remarks during the opening program of the Project Launch. In photo: (from left to right) Mr. Jireh Isles, Ms. Joyce Lagac, Ms. Camille Enalbes, Ms. Sofia Wenceslao, Mr. Neoman Roxas, Ms. Cecil Buenavidez, Mr. Jan Augustin Villela, Dr. Joseph Yap, and Mr. Vince Kim Tutor The Project Management Team of the EU-ASEP CELLs who made the event possible. In photo: Mindanao CELL Team The Mindanao CELL of the EU-ASEP CELLs Project served as the Secretariat of the Project Launch.
