The article EPIRA @ 25 published by BusinessWorld marks the 25th anniversary of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), a landmark Philippine legislation that restructured the electricity sector.
The author recently participated in a mission organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, drawing parallels between the reforms in the Philippines and the energy challenges faced by Central Asian nations.
The piece reflects on the progress and ongoing issues of EPIRA, using the international experience to highlight the importance of continued policy evolution in the Philippine energy landscape.