The Manila Times
THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is adopting the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) concept to align with international decarbonization goals by leveraging the country's local agricultural resources. The initiative is part of a government-wide strategy to transition the Philippine aviation sector toward a low-carbon future. During the 2026 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy Development Workshop held on March 24, the regulator highlighted that adopting these fuels could reduce carbon emissions by 65 to 80 percent. The workshop, attended by industry stakeholders, focused on critical areas including feedstock availability, production technology, and regulatory support. CAAP noted that the Philippines is uniquely positioned for this transition because of its robust agricultural sector. Specifically, waste materials from rice and coconut production can be converted into high-grade aviation fuel. "We reaffirm our commitment in making SAF adoption more viable and accessible, leveraging collaboration between government, industry, and private partners to shape a sustainable and forward-looking Philippine aviation sector," said CAAP Director General Raul del Rosario. Benjamin Vergara
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