CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga, Philippines — Officials of the Department of Energy (DoE) will tackle the country’s current energy issues and update various local energy sector and stakeholders, during the Energy Forum for Luzon set here Tuesday.

DoE Secretary Jose Rene D. Almendras, along with other government state officials, technical experts from the DoE and its attached agencies will present to stakeholders the developments, ongoing activities, initiatives, plans, and programs of the Department within the Energy Reform Agenda (ERA) framework.

The summit spearheaded by the DoE will be held at the Hotel Stotsenberg where representatives from the business sector, generation companies, private distribution utilities, the academe, civil society and non-government organizations all over Central Luzon are expected to participate.

The forum is part of the series of roadshows aimed in this discussing the policies and plans of the government, updates and development in the country’s current energy situation, activities, and programs, as well as investment opportunities.

Thus, it also aims to establish a dynamic discussion and solicit recommendations from energy stakeholders in order to address the various issues and concerns in the energy sector.

Potential investors will be educated and also learn more about investment opportunities in the energy industry, particularly in Luzon.

An open forum will take place after the presentations to address any energy sector issues and concerns of the stakeholders and investors in the region.

Furthermore, breakout sessions will be held to provide greater focus on different issues such as downstream oil, renewable energy, power/electrification, efficiency and alternative fuels, as well as topics involving petroleum and coal exploration.