Manila, June 24 -- The Marcos administration's decision to place energy security at the center of its development agenda will help ensure long-term economic resilience and support the transition to a sustainable energy system, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said.

Speaking at the forum "Powering Profit in a Volatile World: Energy Strategies Amid Global Disruption" hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil.) Inc. on Tuesday night, Garin emphasized the growing importance of resilience in energy planning.

She said resilience "has become the defining measure of energy security" amid geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, and increasing climate-related impacts.

"It is no longer enough to ensure adequate sup...