DOH plan to use solar energy in public hospitals hailed

Saying that government should lead the efforts in tapping renewable energy (RE), Abralone district Rep. JB Bernos has expressed his support for the Department of Health's (DOH) plan to use solar energy in public hospitals and other health facilities.

- By ELLSON QUISMORIO

Bernos touted the benefits of using RE in government offices, which he said leads both to savings and in minimizing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to the worsening climate.

"The DOH's plan to utilize RE, particularly solar energy, is one that I fully support, and I hope that other agencies will follow suit," said the Ilocano lawmaker.

DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa recently announced that the agency will push for the use of solar and other RE to help address the issue of climate change.