MANILA, April 4 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday expressed optimism that the research and development partnership recently signed by the Departments of Energy (DOE) and Science and Technology to use the Renewable Energy Trust Fund will hasten the development of renewable energy in the country.

"Magandang development yan dahil ang bansa natin, isa sa pinakamayaman pagdating sa renewable energy. Meron tayong (That is a good development because our country is one of the richest when it comes to renewable energy. We have) solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, and biomass," Gatchalian said during the Kapihan sa Senado media forum.

"Ang importante lang ay ma-develop nating lahat yan at magandang hakbang yan na merong science-based recommen...