Philippines Releases Draft Circular on Carbon Credit Issuance in the Energy Sector

On August 7, 2025, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) released a draft circular establishing comprehensive guidelines for the issuance, management, and monitoring of Carbon Credit Certificates (CCC) in the energy sector. Public comments on the draft were accepted through August 13, 2025. The document outlines the principles for issuing CCCs within the energy domain.