In this Nov. 27, 2019 photo, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi delivers his keynote address at the first Government-Private Forum on Cleaner Energy Future Initiative for Asean in Makati City. (Photo from the DoE Facebook page)

The Department of Energy (DoE) on Friday voiced optimism that the Philippines would finally attain energy independence after the government lifted the ban on oil and gas exploration activities in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS or South China Sea) on its recommendation.

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