Speaker：Atty. Jose “Jay” M. Layug, Jr. 
 
Company/Organization: Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI)

Speech title：
“The Future of Integrated Renewable Energy Storage in the Philippines”
 
Personal introduction：A seasoned legal expert with extensive experience in energy, corporate law, infrastructure, and emerging technologies, he currently serves as the Dean of the University of Makati School of Law. He has previously served as Undersecretary of the Department of Energy and Chairperson of the National Renewable Energy Board. A graduate of the University of the Philippines School of Economics and the College of Law, with a Master of Laws from Cornell University Law School, he has advised on major public-private partnerships and regulatory reforms both locally and internationally.
 
Company /Organization introduction：PERPI, envisioned by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and led by UP President Angelo Jimenez, is the Philippines’ premier energy think tank. Established under Republic Act No. 11572, PERPI undertakes research and policy development to address the country’s energy challenges in close partnership with government, academe, and industry stakeholders. With a diverse board and specialized divisions, PERPI aspires to be a world-class institute driving sustainable and forward-looking energy solutions for the nation’s future.