November 20, 2025

Electric Jeepneys Needed As Phase-Out Plan for Old Units Looms

IntelME Verdict

Transport Transition

TL;DR

The Philippines faces challenges in transitioning to electric jeepneys to meet clean energy goals amid the urgent need to phase out old units for environmental and modernization reasons.

Analysis

The slow transition to electric jeepneys in the Philippines poses challenges for the country's clean energy goals and modernization efforts. Sustainability professionals are concerned about the slow pace of electrification, hindering significant carbon reduction and environmental improvements in the transportation sector, impacting ESG metrics and climate policy goals.

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