350 Pilipinas, National and Local Stakeholders Share Commitments Toward Advancing Low-Carbon Mobility at “Life With LEVs” Event in Quezon City

LEV users and advocates, industry representatives, transport workers, local government units and national agencies gathered on February 27, 2026 at Harold’s Hotel in Timog Avenue, Diliman for Life With LEVs: Powering the Future of Low-Carbon Mobility, a two-part panel discussion and creative action organized by 350 Pilipinas with media partner, The Trip Chainist.

QUEZON CITY, 26, FEBRUARY, 2026 – LEV users and advocates, industry representatives, transport workers, local government units and national agencies gathered on February 27, 2026 at Harold’s Hotel in Timog Avenue, Diliman for Life With LEVs: Powering the Future of Low-Carbon Mobility, a two-part panel discussion and creative action organized by 350 Pilipinas with media partner, The Trip Chainist.

The event explored the experiences, challenges, key implementation issues, and future prospects of Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs), with particular focus on pedal-assist bicycles, e-scooters, and e-trikes. Discussions highlighted how LEVs are increasingly shaping commuting, livelihoods, and last-mile delivery services in urban communities and and opportunities for integrating renewable energy sources into LEV infrastructure development

“The urgent need to decarbonize our transport systems must translate into concrete, people-centered programs that highlight their benefits to the public and to the climate. For us, this emphasizes the continuous alignment of national regulations with local government initiatives, strengthening support for small retailers, and ensuring that the transition to electric mobility remains inclusive and just” said Jheny Dabu, Sustainable Transport Campaigner, during the event. “We hope that spaces like this continue to exist to examine both the opportunities and the policy gaps in accelerating low-carbon mobility in the light of the rise of electric mobility” she added.

Fread De Mesa, National Coordinator of 350 Pilipinas, emphasized the importance of climate action and collaboration among multi-stakeholders. “The transport sector remains one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the Philippines, yet we also see solutions already working. The question now is how we can work together to ensure that these technologies serve both the people and the planet. Translating climate action into real change requires transforming transport systems toward sustainability, promoting cleaner air, and moving away from dependence on fossil fuels.”

Participants included commuters, delivery riders, LEV retailers and distributors, civil society organizations, and representatives from the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Department of Energy (DOE), alongside representatives from the Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Marikina and San Juan Local Government.

The event concluded with a creative action featuring an artwork that showcased diverse modes of transportation and extended an invitation to sign the commitment toward zero-emission transport — a call for a renewable-powered and equitable mobility future.

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