Creation of the Special Bids and Awards Committee Pursuant to Sections 10 and 11 of Department Circular No. DC2022-05-0017
WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) declares the policy of the State to ensure and accelerate the total electrification of the country and ensure the quality, reliability, and affordability of the supply of electric power;
WHEREAS, on 21 January 2022, RA 11646, titled "The Act Promoting the Use of Microgrid Systems to Accelerate the Total Electrification of Unserved and Underserved Areas Nationwide", was signed by then President Rodrigo R. Duterte and took effect on 09 February 2022;