Department Circular

Adopting Further Amendments to the WESM Rules

Whereas, Rule 8.6.1 of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules provide for the approval by the Department of Energy (DOE) of proposals for any WESM rules changes upon endorsement by the PEM Board;


Implementing the Philippine National Standard Specifications for Unleaded Motor Gasoline (PNS/DOE QS 001:2005)

WHEREAS, Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8479 otherwise known as the "Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998", provides for the deregulation of the downstream oil industry to foster a truly competitive market which can better achieve the social policy objectives of fair prices, adequate and continuous supply of environmentally-clean and high quality petroleum products, e.g... Read More


Adopting Department Circular No. DC 2004-04-04 Entitled "Guidelines on the Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation and Certificate of Authority to Import under the Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport as the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Executive Order Nos. 396 and 488 dated December 31, 2004 and January 12, 2006, respectively,and Department Circular DC No. 2005-07-006 dated July 5, 2005 and amending certain Provisions of the said DC No. 2004-04-004

WHEREAS, Executive Order (E.O.) No. 66, series of 2002 entitled "Designating the Department of Energy (DOE) as the Lead Agency in Developing the Philippine Natural Gas Industry", mandates the DOE to ensure a unified and coordinated effort towards establishing a successful and robust natural gas industry;


Amending Department Circular No. 2003-04-004 Creating the Expanded Rural Electrification Program Team

WHEREAS, the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 or "EPIRA", enacted in June 2001 declared as policy of the State the total electrification of the country and at the same allowed the participation of the private sector in missionary electrification;


On The Mandate And Responsibility Of The Department Of Energy Over Wholesale Electricity Spot Market & The Authority Of The Phil. Electricity Market Corp.

Whereas, under Section 30 of RA No. 9136 (otherwise known as the "ELectric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" or "EPIRA"), the Department of Energy ("DOE") is mandated to establish the wholesale electricity spot market ("WESM") composed of the wholesale electricity spot market participants.


Prescribing The Guidelines For Participation Of Qualified Third Parties (QTPS) For Provision Of Electric Service In Remote And Unviable Areas, Pursuant To Sections 59 And 70 Of "The Electric Power Industry Reform Act Of 2001," And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (IRR)

WHEREAS, Section 2 (a) of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" or "EPIRA", declared the policy of the State to ensure and accelerate the total electrification of the country;


Amendments to the WESM Rules

Whereas, Rule 8.6.1 of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules provide for the approval by the Department of Energy (DOE) of proposals for any WESM rules changes upon endorsement by the PEM Board


Calling on All Electric Industry Participants to Participate In the Limited Live Dispatch Operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market

WHEREAS, Section 30 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" or "EPIRA", enjoined the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) that would facilitate a transparent, competitive and reliable market for electricity;


Creation Of A Task Force To Coordinate Efforts In Relation To The WESM Commercial Operation And Directing All Electric Industry Stakeholders To Accomplish The Self-Assessment And Certification For Readiness To Participate In The WESM

WHEREAS, Section 30 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" or "EPIRA", enjoined the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) that would facilitate a transparent, competitive and reliable market for electricity;


Guidelines Implementing the Requirement of A Prior Notice on Price Adjustments Pursuant To Memorandum Circular No. 2001-05-002

Pursuant to Sections 14 (a) and 15 (a), (b.ii) and (g), Chapter IV of Republic Act No. 8479 or the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998 and in order for the Department of Energy (DOE) to monitor movements of domestic oil prices, the DOE hereby adopts the following guidelines to implement and clarify the said Memorandum Circular.


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