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Manila Bulletin devider Business devider ACEN's commitment to renewable energy earns 2025 Newsmakers of the Year recognition

ACEN's commitment to renewable energy earns 2025 Newsmakers of the Year recognition

ACEN's innovative work in sustainability and renewable energy has won them a place among the Manila Bulletin's most influential 2025 Newsmakers of the Year.

Published Feb 27, 2025 02:48 am

By RENEE VIVIENNE ALAPIT

Energy is central to the climate change problem and essential to its resolution. Energy production, which includes burning fossil fuels to produce heat and electricity, is mainly responsible for the greenhouse gases that cover the Earth and trap solar heat. The most significant cause of global climate change, comprising carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions, is fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas.

ACEN, the energy platform established as an Ayala Corporation subsidiary, has advanced the development and administration of renewable energy sources, including geothermal, wind, solar, and hydropower, with notable success. The business has firmly committed to lowering its carbon footprint and has recently led the charge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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ACEN President and CEO Eric Francia, and Manila Bulletin Executive Editor Ed Bartilad.

At the 2024 Stevie International Business Awards, ACEN took home the golden trophy for the second year. Its efforts to promote renewable energy alternatives were also recognized as a winner at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Sustainable Energy Awards 2024. These honors highlight its dedication to innovation and sustainability in renewable energy. The company’s innovative partnerships and programs shape a more sustainable and greener future for the Philippines and beyond.

These achievements secured ACEN’s place as one of Manila Bulletin’s 2025 Newsmakers of the Year. This accolade highlights the company’s exceptional contributions to the renewable energy sector and its vital role in accelerating the Philippines’ green energy transition. The President and CEO of ACEN, Eric Francia, received the award and expressed his gratitude towards the Manila Bulletin. “We are very fortunate to have partners like Manila Bulletin because we have an amazing story to tell in this sustainability journey, as we inspire other people and collaborate towards building a sustainable future for all,” he said.

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ACEN’s Pagudpud Wind farm in Ilocos Norte
| Photo courtesy of ACEN


Besides the Philippines, ACEN has made tremendous progress in growing its operations throughout Australia, India, and Vietnam. The company is steadily establishing a foothold in these countries by creating large-scale solar and wind energy projects, which help them shift to sustainable energy. With an emphasis on renewable infrastructure, ACEN aligns with global trends by prioritizing clean energy solutions, establishing itself as an emergent participant in the global renewable scene, and expanding its footprint in the energy industry.

The acknowledgment from Manila Bulletin solidifies ACEN’s standing as a major player in the renewable energy sector as it continues to advance its goal of building a sustainable energy future. Its sustained role as a catalyst in the global energy revolution is guaranteed by its accomplishments in spearheading clean energy programs and its steadfast dedication to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

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