Porferio R. Jabla Jr., managing director of Yamog Renewable Energy Development Group, Inc., responds to Michael Lim Ubac's article on solar energy initiatives, highlighting the plight of 1.4 million households in Mindanao, Philippines, that lack access to electricity. Many of these households are in geographically isolated areas, and Jabla notes that the possibility of extending the electricity grid is diminishing due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. He emphasizes that poor communities are forced to explore alternatives like solar and micro-hydropower, as traditional energy providers find it financially unviable to serve these areas. Jabla advocates for decentralization as a strategy to address the energy crisis, arguing that clean, affordable, and renewable energy should be recognized as a basic human right rather than a commodity driven by profit margins. He also expresses a desire for information regarding Senate hearings on solar energy initiatives, seeking clarity on potential impacts on renewable energy projects in Mindanao. Jabla's call to action urges respect and support for grassroots energy initiatives.