As the Philippines accelerates its turn to renewable energy and, in particular, solar power, there is a growing need to establish an efficient, sustainable and inclusive approach to the end-of-life (EOL) solar panel management. This study examines the country’s potential shift from a predominantly disposal-oriented waste management paradigm toward a circular economy framework that prioritizes repair, reuse, and recycling and high-value material recovery. Drawing on international experiences, the study stresses the need for the Philippines to begin addressing the policy, technological, infrastructure, and social requirements to build domestic capacity to manage the hundreds of thousands of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules that are being installed in the country for when they reach their EOL in 25 to 30 years, lest these end up in landfills – a default setting that poses health and environmental threats. The promotion of solar industry circularity would extend the life or second life of EOL solar panels, minimize waste generation as well as ensure resource use efficiency and sustainability. Toward this end, the study draws attention to the need for government leadership, targeted investment in domestic recycling technologies, and the development of second-life markets.