Abstract

This study evaluates the energy security of households in informalsettlements through an energy security analysis. This is done as a part ofthe review process of energy security analysis while giving recommendationstowards reducing, replacing and restricting. This data is gathered throughquantitative survey of energy consumption patterns of informal settlers inMetro Manila with 168 respondents. The study concludes that a push for moderncooking fuels and legal options of electricity suppliers is beneficial forenergy security. This transition could to be encouraged by lowering the costfor entry as well as the price per purchase to make these options moreaffordable and attractive.