Overview

• Gov. Mandanas and his late wife held significant shares in a firm benefiting from LNG projects.
• Experts argue Mandanas's actions may violate Philippine ethics and local government laws.
• Environmental advocates warn that the LNG buildout threatens marine biodiversity.
• Renewable energy advocates claim the Philippines could meet its energy needs without new fossil fuel infrastructure.
• Mandanas denies any wrongdoing, asserting that natural gas is vital for the country's development.