This group of volunteer-professionals helps solarise Philippines’ Mindanao one solar panel at a time

Mindanao, the Philippines’ second biggest island group, is blessed with natural beauty. Think lush forests and pristine beaches, verdant mountains and dramatic waterfalls. It’s also a melting pot of cultures—an intersection of artistic and culinary heritage. No wonder it has earned the nickname “Land of Promise.”

It is also a hub for renewable energy development, with potential in hydropower, geothermal energy, and solar projects. However, Mindanao still faces challenges in balancing its energy transition with social and environmental considerations, according to the Global Energy Monitor.

With the promise of a Mindanao that is reliant on greener energy still far from being realised, groups are working to achieve this goal. One of which is Mindanao Goes Solar, the advocacy arm of Professional Organisers Unlimited Inc., a Cagayan de Oro-based events and creative agency.