POWER PODCAST EP 23 with First Gen President and COO Francis Giles Puno

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POWER PODCAST IS ON! What does it take to lead one of the Philippines’ biggest power companies through the energy transition? For Episode 23 of Power Podcast, Giles B. Puno, President and COO of First Gen Corporation, shares how the company transformed from a conventional power producer into a clean energy leader. He discusses: - Why natural gas remains a critical transition fuel - First Gen’s ambition to become a global geothermal powerhouse through Energy Development Corporation - How pumped storage can provide long-duration support for the grid - The company’s approach to environmental stewardship and community development - Why long-term policy certainty is essential to attract energy investments With 92% of its installed capacity now coming from renewable energy, First Gen’s strategy offers a practical view of how the Philippines can balance reliability, affordability, and decarbonization. Watch the full conversation now and hear firsthand how one of the country’s leading energy executives sees the future of Philippine power. #PowerPodcast #FirstGen #renewablenergy Stream Power Podcast now: YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5n6fpf93 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PrdyRS Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vXLEXn Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3PnzWzb == Power Podcast Copyright @ Power Philippines 2026 Host: Mayie Tanglao, Power Philippines Editor-in-Chief Location: First Gen Corporation, Pasig City Production and editing: Q Studios