Manila, June 19 -- Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday renewed his push for Senate Bill No. 366, or the Energy Transition Act, to strengthen the country's long-term energy security by reducing its dependence on imported fossil fuels.

The measure seeks to establish a national framework for energy transition.

It promotes the adoption of clean energy sources, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and delineates the responsibilities of government agencies in implementing transition policies in the transport and power sectors.

Beyond bolstering energy security, an energy transition plan would help the Philippines meet its target of reducing and avoiding greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent from 2020 to 2030 through its Nationally D...