Currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of NGAP. He is a Forum representative and the current Secretary of the Asia-Western Pacific Regional Branch (AWPRB) of the International Geothermal Association (IGA). Has over 35 years of experience in the geothermal industry with expertise in geothermal exploration, development and resource management. Has been involved in the development, assessment and resource management of Business Units of the Energy Development Corporation (EDC). Has extensive experience in the exploration and assessment of international prospects/projects including those in Japan, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Peru and Kenya. He has retired as Senior Manager of EDC in 2016 and is now the President/CEO of a private corporation.
Holds MSc degree in Geology and Diploma in Energy Tech., both from the University of Auckland, New Zealand; BSc in Geology from the Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines. Holds a diploma in Leadership and Management Development Program from the Ateneo de Manila University, Makati, Philippines.
The geothermal industry in the Philippines is facing major challenges particularly in the development of new resources and growth/expansion of existing fields. As a result, geothermal growth has been stunted and the Philippines is now overtaken by Indonesia. My vision for NGAP, if re-elected to the NGAP Board of Trustees, are: 1) For NGAP to be a recognized leader in the promotion and development of geothermal and other renewable energy resources in the Asia-Western Pacific by 2030. Towards this end, I would like to actively promote NGAP’s strategic initiatives which include: encouraging and facilitating the development and utilization of geothermal resources as well as the promotion of international research on emerging technologies and innovations; providing a unified voice and a respected advocate for the sustained and responsible development of geothermal and other RE resources.
