President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurates Phase I of the Meralco Terra (MTerra) Solar Project in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, presenting it as part of efforts to expand renewable energy and strengthen the Philippines’ power supply. Multiple outlets report that the inaugurated phase is described as the world’s largest integrated solar and battery storage facility, operating on a single site. Marcos links the project to broader energy-security goals, including diversifying power sources and reducing the country’s exposure to swings in global fuel prices. One report adds that the government is responding to uncertainties affecting fuel supply, including regional developments related to the Middle East, which can influence costs for imported energy. The reports describe the inauguration as a concrete implementation of the administration’s energy plans, with an emphasis on delivering results through large-scale renewable infrastructure. While the outlets highlight the project’s scale and intended benefits, they do not provide additional technical specifications or details beyond the Phase I inauguration and its stated global standing.