Rappler Talk Business: Danel Aboitiz on future-proofing with renewables

MANILA, Philippines – AboitizPower president and chief executive officer Danel Aboitiz sits down with Rappler CEO Maria Ressa to talk about the challenges faced by his company in the Philippine power industry.

The head of one of the country’s top power generators and distributors and the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate tackle many topics in a thought-provoking interview that includes climate change mitigation, leadership, and uncertainty amid chaotic Philippine politics.

Ressa opens the interview with this question for Aboitiz: What keeps you up at night?

The Philippines committed to transitioning the power mix from 58% coal today to 35% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% by 2040.

Watch the interview that gives a glimpse into one of the youngest leaders in the power sector, including his commitment to power stakeholders and the consuming public, as well as his hopes for the power industry vis-à-vis the current government. – Rappler.com