Mansalay town now fossil fuel-free, pushes shift to renewable power

Inquirer.net - Nov 5, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Green energy advocates have welcomed Mansalay town’s declaration as a fossil fuel-free and renewable energy municipality, calling it a significant step toward reducing Mindoro’s dependence on oil-based power and expanding access to clean energy. Through Resolution No. 429-2026, the Mansalay municipal government committed to integrate renewable energy into its local

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