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DOE, PNP sign MOA for the stricter implementation of LIRA

March 25, 2024
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) join forces to enforce the stricter implementation of Republic Act No. 11592 or the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry Regulation Act (LIRA) through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
The MOA, signed by Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla and PNP Chief PGen Benjamin C. Acorda, ensures the protection of the interests and general welfare of the public.
“Recognizing the significant risk to both life and property, the government acknowledges the urgent need to ensure that all activities involving the commerce of LPG meet the highest quality and safety standards. Hence, strict monitoring and enforcement is paramount to mitigate risks associated with LPG operations and promote responsible and sustainable practices within the industry,” Secretary Lotilla said.
The MOA fosters collaboration and consultation between the DOE and the PNP to establish and enforce the Oplan LIRA. Specifically, the PNP, through its Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) is tasked to assist the DOE in the conduct of inspections of LPG facilities, including retailers, refillers, and motor vehicles involved in the transportation of LPG in bulk or LPG cylinders and cartridges.
The PNP is further tasked with investigating potential criminal violations under the LIRA, either upon receiving a report or on its initiative. This includes conducting surveillance, entrapment, filing search warrant applications, and initiating criminal actions against violators.
The passage of LIRA has prompted the government to shift focus on consumer welfare and protection, where the DOE has prioritized quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
“The protection and safeguard of the consumers is our main priority. Together with the PNP, we will strictly enforce the LIRA with heightened monitoring and inspections of the industry,” the Secretary said.
As of end of 2023, around 15,000 business establishments in the trade of LPG nationwide were issued by the DOE with a license to operate. The Department continues to accept and process applications for the issuance of permits to qualified LPG participants to stop the proliferation of illegal establishments and prevent irregular, deceitful, and anomalous trade practices. ###

DOE Sec. Cusi Calls On Employees to Boost Work Efficacy

Feb 1, 2021

TAGUIG CITY – Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi today (1 February) called on the members of the Department of Energy (DOE) family to boost work efficacy and serve the public with integrity, as part of efforts to help the country recover from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Huwag po nating kalimutan na bilang mga kawani ng pamahalaan, sa atin po umaasa ang mga mamamayan. May responsibilidad po tayong gampanan ang ating tungkulin ng buong katapatan lalo na ngayong panahon ng pandemya. Let us continue to be efficient in our work. Like I said last month – be better, do better,” the Energy chief emphasized in his inspirational remarks during the agency’s flag raising ceremony.

For Secretary Cusi, improving work performance at the DOE would go a long way in helping “repackage the Philippines into a competitive investment destination”.

“When we do our work well, when we cut down previously lengthy processing times, we are doing our share in making investors see the country in a better light. We need to help the Philippines build back better, and we could start here at the DOE,” he added.

The Secretary also expressed his appreciation to the members of the DOE and the energy family for finding ways to persevere despite the difficulties at hand.

“Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagsusumikap at pagsasakripisyo sa kabila ng ating mga pangagamba. I am confident that with hard work and cooperation, we would rise up to heal as one nation,” Secretary Cusi said.

The DOE remains steadfast in its commitment to ensure public service continuity amid the pandemic, as well as other emergencies and calamities. At the peak of the COVID-19 health crisis last year, the Department immediately activated its 24/7 Bayanihan Energy Services program to ensure the unhampered delivery of energy goods and services.

To date, the agency is closely working with its stakeholders in assisting all industry members, including the consumers, overcome the challenges that have been brought about by COVID-19. Among such measures is the on-going disbursement of remaining Energy Regulations No. 1-94 (ER 1-94) Program funds to augment the COVID-19 response activities of qualified local government units (LGUs) hosting energy generation facilities and/or energy resource development.

As of 31 December 2020, a total of PhP4.28 billion ER 1-94 Funds was released to host LGUs by the DOE. For January 2021, a total of PhP 113.34 million was released, bringing the cumulative total of ER 1-94 releases to PhP 4.39 billion.

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Finally, WESM Mindanao Launched Wednesday

June 27, 2017

(Taguig City). Some 11 years since being established in Luzon and over six years since taking a foothold in the Visayas, the Wholesale Electricity Spot (WESM) will come to Mindanao on Wednesday, 28 June 2017.

Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi waxed optimistic with the establishment of WESM Mindanao, saying it “signals the start of a competitive electricity market in the region whose costing is very transparent.”

Cusi said that the provision of more reliable and competitive supply that results in more affordable power to consumers in the region is in line with the Duterte administration’s thrust to vastly improve Mindanao’s economy and the quality of life of its people.

“WESM facilitates a transparent electricity market with which Mindanao power generators will have an avenue to trade un-contracted power supply,” said Cusi.

“WESM will provide consumers more sources of electricity to choose from, increasing their chances of lower-priced energy,” he added.

The launch of WESM Mindano is set at SMX Lanang in Davao City.

The Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001 mandated the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish WESM as a venue for trading electricity as a commodity.

WESM started commercial operations in the Luzon grid in June 2006 and in December of 2010 in the Visayas grid, while the intricacies of the Mindanao power industry delayed the establishment of WESM Mindanao.

WESM Mindanao will be operated by the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC), a non-stock, non-profit corporation which also operates the Luzon and Visayas WESMs.

“WESM Mindanao will enable a transparent and fair mechanism to bring in more competition, more investors and a sustainable business climate that will eventually redound to empowering consumers from Mindanao of their power of choice,” said Cusi.

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ADVISORY: DOE Wants Better Energy Facilities for Mindanao

May 28, 2017

(Taguig City). With the improving peace and order situation in Marawi City, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi in coordination with the Inter-Agency Task Force on Securing Energy Facilities (IATFSEF) wants to map out a plan to secure all energy facilities in Mindanao.

​At the same time, Cusi said the Department of Energy and other concerned agencies should look into the opportunities offered by the present situation to work closely to build a better energy infrastructure and a more resilient energy system in Mindanao.​

The IATFSEF continues to push for quality and reliable delivery of basic energy services to Marawi and the province of Lanao del Sur amid ongoing military operations against remnants of the Maute group.​

The National Power Corporation-Mindanao Generation (NPC MinGen) declared that the operations of Power Plants in Marawi City and the Lanao area are back to normal.

​As of 8:38 a.m. Sunday (29 May), NPC MinGen reported that Agus 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP) with 2 units generated a total 33 megawatt (MW); Agus 2 HEPP with 2 units generated a total of 79 MW; Agus 4 HEPP with 3 units generated a total of 77 MW; Agus 5 HEPP with 2 units generated a total 32 MW; Agus 6 HEPP with 2 units generated a total 40 MW; 6. Agus 7 HEPP with 2 units generated a total of 25 MW; and Pulangi 4 HEPP with 2 units generated a total 37 MW.

​NPC MinGen also reported that it continues to monitor the other engineering aspects, including the Lake Lanao elevation and the discharge of water to efficiently run the Agus-Pulangi Hydro Electric Power Plant Complex.

​The Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO) likewise submitted to the IATFSEF the current power supply situation in its franchise area.

​As 10:20 a.m. Saturday (28 May) LASURECO reported that the 1st District of Lanao del Sur comprising 15 municipalities and the 2nd District comprising 16 municipalities are already 100% energized.

​The power facility also said Marawi City is 40% energized and   the 3 municipalities in Lanao del Norte are 100% energized.

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