Apr 28, 2026
In this episode, I reflect on the growing energy security crisis in net energy-importing developing countries like Bangladesh and the Philippines. Drawing from a recent visit to Dhaka, I share the powerful image of a mile-long fuel queue and paints the contrasting Picture of using electric vehicles powered by rooftop...
Apr 23, 2026
In this episode, our guest is Penny Estrada, Chief Growth Officer in a global freight forwarding business. She shares how constant disruptions, rising fuel costs, and supply chain bottlenecks are reshaping logistics.
Penny highlights the hidden operational strain behind these challenges, the shift toward sustainability...
Apr 20, 2026
In this episode, our guest is Jasteanne “Jazzy” Benito, a survivor of Typhoon Haiyan who shares her firsthand experience of one of the most devastating storms in history. She reflects on how living through the disaster at just 16 shaped her views on climate change, resilience, and personal responsibility. From...
Apr 15, 2026
In this episode, our guest is Pratish Halady, Regional Head for Private Sector Development (Southeast Asia) at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He shares how ADB is bringing together green finance and private sector investment to accelerate the region’s energy transition.
We dive into real-world examples—from EV...
Apr 12, 2026
In this episode, our guest is Monalisa Dimalanta, former Chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission, who shares insights into the Philippines’ evolving energy sector.
We discuss the gap between strong renewable energy policies and execution, high power costs driven by fossil fuel dependence, and the challenges in...