President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pledged to adopt decarbonization measures at the Asia Zero Emission Community summit, while his administration continues to expand bike lanes nationwide. BB, a 35-year-old Filipino, exemplifies this trend, commuting by bicycle for its speed, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits. The Marcos government aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and recognizes the role of sustainable transport in achieving this goal.
On December 18, 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined fellow leaders of the Asia Zero Emission Community in Tokyo, Japan, pledging to adopt key measures aimed at decarbonization to tackle the shared global challenge of climate change . Every day, 35-year-old BB rides her bicycle from her Quezon City home to her office in Makati. She’s among the roughly 10 million Filipino households using bicycles.
Millions of Davaoeños can now enjoy safer and more convenient travel with the inauguration of over 47 kilometers of upgraded bike lanes and cycling facilities in Metro Davao on May 31, 2024, a project highlighted by Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista as a vital step toward sustainable and active transport nationwide.
This collaboration encompasses the big-ticket infrastructure projects, such as the Metro Manila Subway, North-South Commuter Railway, and LRT and MRT upgrades. Under President Marcos’s directive, at least 10 percent of government fleets are set to transition to EVs. Current infrastructure includes 384 electric PUVs, 7,515 registered EVs, and 563 charging stations nationwide. With the October 2024 inauguration of the country’s first EV battery factory in Pampanga, capable of producing 18,000 EV batteries annually, the Philippines is poised to become a regional player in clean energy storage.
Intermodal transport hubs and automated fare collection systems are also being implemented to make commuting more seamless and align Philippine transportation systems with global standards.In the maritime sector, the government has partnered with Green Marine Copenhagen to train 100,000 Filipino mariners in alternative fuels like methanol, promoting greener sea transport.
These innovations could redefine sustainable transport, providing cleaner alternatives to conventional and electric vehicles.
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