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RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKERS ASSURED OF SAFETY
Friday 7th of June 2013
CEBU CITY, June 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) recently conducted a public consultation on the Code of Practice of Renewable Energy Safety, Health and Environment Rules and Regulations (RESHERR), which according to a DOE official, will ensure the health and safety of the industry’s workers.
Director Mario Marasigan of the DOE Renewable Energy Management Bureau (REMB) told the more than a hundred participants that all the inputs from all stakeholders of the different types of renewable energy will be given value.
Marasigan said renewable energy covers projects and facilities under geothermal, hydropower, solar/wind, and biomass....
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27Apr2013CEBU CITY, April 27 (PIA) – Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla said there will be stable power supply during the May 13 elections. Petilla, who was in Cebu yesterday for the Visayas Power Summit, told reporters that there will be no power outages except “when there is the usual power trippings” of power plants. The energy chief assured that there is enough power reserves to rule out outages. Petilla said the year 2016 will be a critical period for the Visayas Region if no additiona...
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27Apr2013CEBU CITY, April 27 (PIA) --There will be no brown-outs during the elections. Department of Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla recently assured that there will be no brown outs during the elections. Petilla was in Cebu during the Visayas Wide Power Summit to brief the stakeholders about the power outlook. “We have no shortfall this May, so there is no problem, we don’t want the DOE to be blamed for failure of elections,” Petilla said. He told reporters that there will be enough ...
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17Apr2013DAVAO CITY, April 17 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy-Mindanao Field Office (DOE-MFO) based in Davao City is inviting qualified applicants to apply for its two vacant permanent positions of Science Research Specialist II. DOE-MFO Director Manuel M. Llaneza said one of the qualification standards set for the position is an education attainment of Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the job, preferably in Economics, Mass Communication, Information Technology or Computer Science. The applicants must...
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07Mar2013QUEZON CITY, March 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) will be implementing a feasibility study on the use of secondhand vegetable oil to power vehicles in the country. DOE Secretary Jericho Petilla, in a press briefing, said the six-month study aims to test the viability of using four percent esterified waste vegetable oil mixed with diesel as alternative transport fuel to power light trucks and private vehicles to reduce air pollution and fossil-fuel imports. Esterification is the pro...
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14Feb2013CEBU CITY, Feb 14 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) said the Visayas region will have stable power supply during the second automated elections in the country. DOE Visayas Regional Director Antonio Labios said the current power reserve in Visayas is between 300 MW to 400 MW. "Mapun-an pa ni siya during elections kay dili kaayo dako ang demand sa electricity basta holiday (This will be augmented during elections because the demand for electricity during holidays is not that high)," said L...
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04Feb2013ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- With almost 10,000 tricycles plying the city proper and nearby barangays, City Mayor Nilo Leyble expressed interest in adopting the energy-efficient electric powered tricycles (e-trikes). “The city government is interested in adopting this e-trike. We are one with the national government in wishing to protect our environment. In pursuing this project perhaps we can form a team of our own to coordinate with your team so we can share vital details on how ...
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04Jan2013QUEZON CITY, Jan 4 (PIA) --The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a circular creating a Power Task Force that will ensure stable and continuous power supply during the 2013 national and local elections. Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla said the DOE will identify specific areas that will need help from the Task Force in terms of power supply. He said these are isolated areas, or areas not connected to the power grid and some areas in Mindanao. The Task Force’s Core Group will be he...
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11Dec2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Dec 11 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy-Mindanao Field Office (DOE-MFO) presented solutions that will answer the long-running power problem in Mindanao. The presentation was given emphasis during the Regional Development Council (RDC)-12 4th regular meeting held last week in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. Some of the solutions tackled were the “one-stop shop,” which can facilitate the entry of power projects, and the operation of the Iligan Diesel Power P...
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10Dec2012QUEZON CITY, Dec 10 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE)-Gender and Development project with the Benedictine Eucharistic King Missionary on Biogas for Cooking and Power Generation was adjudged and awarded as the first runner-up in the Freedom Project 2012 by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom’s Philippine Office. The jury was headed by former Isabela Governor now Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Commissioner Grace Padaca and assisted by Dr. Julio Teehankee, Associate Professor...
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07Dec2012MANILA, Dec. 7 (PIA6) -- Magapatigayon ang Department of Energy (DOE) sang serye sang mga aktibidades karon nga Disyembre kabahin sang pagsaulog sang 2012 National Energy Consciousness Month (NECM) kag sang anibersaryo sang pagtukod sang ila ahensya. Ang ini nga mga aktibidades ang maga sentro sa pagpasanyog sang mas mabaskug nga mga polisiya kag tikang tuhoy sa energy security agud maatobang ang mga kinahanglanon sa enerhiya sang pungsod sa karon kag sa palaabuton. Ini an...
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03Dec2012BOHOL, Dec 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) brought to Bohol its Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign on the country's 2012-2030 Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) on November 15 at the Flushing Meadows Resort & Playground in Panglao, Bohol. DOE-Energy Policy and Planning Bureau director Jesus Tamang said the government recognizes the long gestation periods of energy projects and investments that leads the DOE to formulate a long term energy plan that addresses relevant i...
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29Nov2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Nov. 30 (PIA6) -- The Department of Energy focused on issues and concerns of energy stakeholders in Western Visayas during its recent advocacy campaign in Capiz. Officials of the DOE, led by Energy Policy and Planning Bureau Assistant Director Carmencita Bariso were here, November 27, for the last leg of the information, education and communication campaign in the country. “Essential issues that affect the economy such as scarcity of energy, rising cost of electricity and...
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23Nov2012MAMBURAO, Occidental Mindoro, Nov 23 (PIA) -- During the recent visit of President Aquino, the Occidental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (Omeco) and the Lubang Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Lubelco) reported to him that they had energized 97 sitios from October 2011 to present. During the visit, more sitios will be energized when the President led the ceremonial switch-on of the Sitio Electrification Program and Barangay Enhancement Program in Paluan. He was accompanied by Energy Secretary Carlo...
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22Nov2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Nov. 22 (PIA6) -- The Department of Energy is set to conduct an advocacy campaign on the Philippine Energy Plan in Capiz, an Energy official said. Energy Undersecretary Josefina Patricia Asirit said they will conduct series of information, education and communication activities in the different areas in the country for the 2012-2030 Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) with Capiz as one of the areas in the country where the campaign will be conducted. She said the advocacy aims to ...
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21Nov2012CEBU, Nov 21(PIA) -- Gipadayag sa mga tinugyanan sa Department of Energy (DOE)-Visayas Field Office nga sa kasamtangang pagkabutang, ang mga mamumuhunan sa coal-fired power plants mas paspas ug dali sa ilang pagpatuman ug pagtubag sa panginahanglan sa kakulangan sa enerhiya dinhi sa Pilipinas. Agi'g pagpatin-aw, si Engr. Eduardo Amante, hepe sa Energy Resource Development and Utilization Division sa DOE miingon nga sayop ang persepsyon sa kadaghanan nga mi-panig ang ahensya ngadto sa “mga p...
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20Nov2012CEBU CITY, November 20 (PIA) -- Residents in the Visayas are assured of stable power supply for now as the Department of Energy (DOE) - Visayas Field Office reported that there is 429 MW actual power reserve. Engr. Rey Maleza, supervisor of the Energy Industrial Management Division of the DOE-Visayas, said peak demand for power in Regions 6,7 and 8 comprising is 1,489 MW. “The peak demand was recorded last August 16 while the minimum demand is 1,044 MW which was recorded in April 6,” said M...
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12Nov2012DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov 12 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) warned dealers and retailers of liquefied petroleum products (LPP) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Negros Oriental and Siquijor against unsafe and unfair practices which compromise the safety of the consuming public. In a forum held, Energy Industry Management Division Supervisor Jose Rey Maleza of DOE said the LPP and LPG dealers and retail outlets must comply with the required national standards which include quality, quanti...
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11Nov2012DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov 11 (PIA) --The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Visayas urged local government units (LGUs) of Negros Oriental and Siquijor provinces to regularly calibrate and seal the pumps of gasoline stations to protect consumers from illegal fuel price hikes. DOE-Visayas Senior Science Research Specialist, Engr. Octavio Belarmino said the LGUs are the primary agency mandated to calibrate every dispensing pumps in 60 days. Belarmino shared this during the campaign- briefing on the Do...
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09Nov2012ILOILO CITY, Nov 9 (PIA6) -- When the overhead lamp lights up or the ref whirrs when you turn on the power switch, it’s electricity at work. That electricity may come from any energy source available in the country from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Before electricity comes to our homes, producing and making it available requires a process that involves various stages from generating the energy to putting up the lines system that would distribute it to consumers. Electricity does not sta...
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04Nov2012DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov 4 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE)-Visayas has set two separate advocacy campaigns on the Downstream Oil Industry (DOI) for local governments and dealers of liquid petroleum products (LPP) on November 7 and 8 in Dumaguete City. Officers and representatives from the Treasurer’s and Business Licensing Offices of all LGUs in Negros Oriental and Siquijor provinces including concerned national government officials are expected to attend the briefing on the role of local ...
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04Oct2012QUEZON CITY, Oct 4 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) is now part of the newly-created Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC) formed to coordinate efforts of national, regional and local governments and power industry stakeholders to improve the power situation in Mindanao. The group, led by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), is also mandated to regularly monitor information on Mindanao power generation and distribution, including status of efforts to add new generating capac...
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02Oct2012KALIBO, Aklan, Oktubre 2 (PIA6) -- Ginrekomendar kurundaya eamang it Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ro mapag-on nga pag implementar it mga sueondanon para sa mga establisimiento sa Kalibo sa pagbaligya it gasolina ag iba. Gintao rayang rekomendasyon it DTI paagi kay Provincial Director Diosdado P. Cadena Jr. sa sangka Committee on Energy hearing nga ginhiwat it konseho it Kalibo sa pagtaeakay sa ordinansa nga ginpasar ni Hon. Ariel Fernandez. Suno kay Cadena, bukon eamang dapat ng...
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02Oct2012KALIBO, Aklan, October 2 (PIA6) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here recently recommended to the Sangguniang Bayan of Kalibo the strengthening of the town’s rules and regulations involving establishments retailing liquid petroleum products. The DTI, through Provincial Director Diosdado P. Cadena, Jr. gave this recommendation during the Committee on Energy hearing of the council which tackled the ordinance proposed by SB Member Ariel Fernandez. Cadena emphasized the regulatio...
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14Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug 14 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is set to launch "Watts Out!“ TV Olympics on August 16 to 22 at the Atrium, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City to demonstrate the most energy efficient technologies available in the local television market. This is part of DOE's "Bright Now! Do Right. Be Bright.” energy efficiency initiative. The "Watts Out!" campaign has invited TV manufacturers to participate in the event to di...
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13Jul2012ILOILO CITY, July 13 (PIA6) - - The Department of Energy has recently asked local government units in Iloilo to take a stronger stance against illegal activities in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry. “Take a strong public position on your support to stop illegal activities in the liquefied petroleum gas sector,” said DOE –Oil and Management Bureau Director Engr. Alex Rayos to the representatives of the local government units particularly their treasurers and licensing officers d...
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13Jul2012ILOILO CITY, July 13 (PIA6) -- The Department of Energy has urged government communicators and the media to help in advocating and disseminating developments in the marketing and selling of oil in the country. In an advocacy campaign held in Iloilo City on July 12, DOE Director for Oil Industry Management Bureau Zenaida Monsada said despite limited access to basis for local oil prices, the agency has been transparent in its computation of prevailing prices. The meeting was attended by...
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11Jul2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 11 (PIA) -- Energy officials urged local government units in Capiz to support government efforts in ensuring compliance on standards in the sale of liquid petroleum products. Department of Energy Visayas Field Office Director Antonio Labios said petroleum products (LPP) as well as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dealers and retail outlets must comply with the required standards for the welfare of the public. In a talk during an education campaign among energy stakeholders...
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18Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 18 (PIA) –- The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and the Ating Koop Party List will hold a power forum tomorrow, June 19 at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, this city. In a statement, CDA-Caraga Regional Director Manuela Pelaez said the activity, dubbed “The Cooperative: The Answer to Mindanao Power Crisis” aims to address the looming privatization of the government-owned Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex and power shortage in Mindanao. Pelaez added the event will b...
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14Jun2012SAN JOSE, Antique, June 14 (PIA) -- To raise the awareness on the business of petroleum products, the Department of Energy (DOE) will visit the province of Antique on June 21 to meet with partner agencies, local government units (LGUs) and businessmen with stake in the petroleum industry. Antonio F. Labios, Director of DOE in the Visayas in his communication to PIA said the Department of Energy will spearhead a focused inspection and monitoring of the downstream oil industry establishments in ...
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30May2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato (PIA) -- Representatives from several government agencies and the business sector will gather in General Santos City on Tuesday, June 5, to tackle problems concerning the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector. In a letter to PIA 12, Director Manuel Llaneza of the Department of Energy – Mindanao Field Office said the discussions during the Mindanao LPG Summit will focus on issues and concerns, “particularly on the proliferation of ref...
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30May2012DAVAO CITY, May 30 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy is set to convene various stakeholders in the Mindanao liquified gas petroleum (LPG) Summit slated on June 5 in General Santos City that aims to tackle issues and concerns currently confronting the LPG sector. DOE Director Manuel M. Llaneza said the summit will particularly discuss the issue regarding the proliferation of refilling/selling of LPG using Butane canisters as containers. Another concern to talk about is the unauthorized refill...
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30May2012TAGBILARAN CITY, May 30 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) said detractors should show proof that biofuel blends in car fuel are harmful to car engines. “You can not just cast accusations without showing proof of your allegations," Renewable Energy Management Bureau Director Mario Marasigan told non-adoptors of the blended fuels, during the recently concluded Information Education Communication Planning Workshop of the National Bio Fuel Board held on May 21 to 25, at the Bohol Tropics R...
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23May2012CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan, May 23 (PIA) –- The Department of Energy (DOE) will issue a new yellow label which will be more understandable to consumers looking for energy efficient appliances and lighting equipment. This was disclosed during the recent Seminar on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program in Government Offices and Agencies in Bataan as DOE campaigns in provinces nationwide, advising people to conserve electricity amid continuing issues on energy sufficiency. “The new yellow l...
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20May2012GLAN, Sarangani, May 20 (PIA) -- Dadiangas Torpedoes of General Santos City again conquered the Philippines’ longest swim challenge Friday (May 18) by clocking in 2:57:40 hours, beating nine other teams to the finish line. The Torpedoes ruled this year’s swim-across-the-bay dubbed as “Sarangani Bay Invasion 2012,” but seven minutes short of breaking their own 2007 (2:50:15.23) record. This is the 5th repeated victory of the Torpedoes since swim-across-the-bay was introduced in 2006 a...
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02May2012DIPOLOG CITY, Mayo 2 (PIA) -- Gipasalig sa Malakanyang nga padayong bantayan sa administrasyong Aquino ang presyo sa produktong petrolyo human migawas ang taho sa padayong pag-ubos sa presyo niini sa kalibutanong merikano, sumala pa sa usa ka opisyal sa Malakanyang. “Miubos na ang presyo sa lana sa pagkakaron. Busa padayon natong bantayan ang bantayan ang presyo sa lana,” matod pa ni Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda. Uban niining labing ulahing paglihok sa presyo sa kalibutanong me...
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14Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, Abril 14 (PIA) -- Si Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III nagmando sa Energy Department nga resulbahon ang kakulangon sa enerhiya sa daling panahon apa kini nagpahimangno nga dili ibaylo ang posibleng negatibo nga dangatan sa umaabot. Sigon ni Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jose Rene Amendras sa usa ka press conference sa Davao City nga ang Pangulo nagmando nga hatagan og atensyon ang pag-ila ug paghatag ug solusyon sa Mindanao nga kakulangon sa kuryente. Dugang pa ni Almendras, ...
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12Apr2012DAVAO CITY, April 12 (PIA) -- Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III has instructed the energy department to solve the power crisis at the soonest time possible without sacrificing the future. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jose Rene Almendras today said in press conference today in Davao City that the President has instructed him to focus on identifying and providing solutions to the Mindanao power crisis. The DOE chief stressed, however, that the President wants a solution that will not "jeopar...
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04Apr2012DAVAO CITY, Apr. 04 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy has assured energy stakeholders in Mindanao that the government is taking its best efforts in addressing the power situation in the island. DOE Undersecretary Josefina Patricia Asirit made the assurance in the Mindanao Energy Stakeholders Meeting on Tuesday here, as she presented DOE’s undertakings and recommended solutions to improve the power supply in Mindanao. Asirit told power distributors and electric cooperatives across Mindanao of...
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04Apr2012DAVAO CITY, Apr. 04 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing for a power generation mix in Mindanao to assure reliable base load for a sufficient power supply in the island. DOE Undersecretary Josefina Patricia Asirit raised the need for the generation blend system in obtaining power sources, saying that 56 percent of Mindanao source is dependent on hydro power which she said is “unfortunately not a reliable base load.” Asirit explained that water could not be taken as base l...
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03Apr2012ILOILO CITY, April 3 (PIA) -- The growing demand of electricity in Iloilo City will make it necessary for the Panay Electric Company (PECO) to add 6MW to increase its baseload supply from 65MW to 72MW to 74MW. According to Gil Altamira of the Global Business Power Corp, which operates the Panay Energy Development Corporation (PEDC), PECO is now negotiating with them for the additional 6MW load. Although this has not been confirmed as of press time, PECO needs more baseload supply in the...
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30Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 30 (PIA6)--Earth Hour, the global symbolic action of switching off unnecessary lights will again be done on March 31, from 8:30-9:30 in the evening. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has called on everybody to get involved even in their communities and stage their own events for the protection of Mother Earth. The Department of Energy (DOE) has called on people to begin the movement for energy efficiency in their households. The World Wildl...
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28Mar2012CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, March 28 (PIA)-- The National Director of Earth Hour Pilipinas urged the public not only to observe “Earth Hour” but to go beyond the requested 60 minutes of switching off the light. Earth hour will be observed and celebrated this March 31, 2012, Saturday at 8:30 -9:30 in the evening. Cities, towns and commercial establishments support the program by switching off their lights and appliances saving as much as 611 megawatts as what happened in the year 2009. “Thi...
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28Mar2012ANGELES CITY, Pampanga,March 28 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF), will be holding an Electricity Conservation in Households and Schools Seminar for Central Luzon stakeholders today at Mars Restaurant in Angeles City. In a press statement, DOE said the event “is in line with our National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program that specifically aims to cushion the impact of ...
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28Mar2012MANILA, Mar. 28 (PIA) – Ang administrasyong Aquino nagpadayon sa pagduso sa paggamit sa gigamitan ug kuryente nga tricycle o e-Trikes isip kabahin sa paningkamot sa pagpamenos sa pagsalig sa sa nasud sa gasolina, matud pa sa usa ka opisyal sa Palasyo. Ang Tigpamaba sa Presidente nga si Edwin Lacierda nagkanayon sa usa ka regular nga pakighinabi sa manunulat niadtong Lunes nga ang paggamit sa e-Trikes dili lamang magtubag sa epekto sa mga pagsaka sa presyo sa gasolina sa merkado sa kalibutan a...
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27Mar2012DAVAO CITY, Mar. 27 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) has called on constituents in Davao Region to practice proper power saving measures to contribute to the nation’s energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) efforts. Marlon Romulo Domingo, DOE senior science research specialist, urged every household in the region to embrace the EE&C measures during yesterday’s “Seminar on Electricity Conservation in Households and Schools.” Domingo raised DOE’s call through the mothers, sch...
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27Mar2012MANILA, Mar. 27 (PIA) -- Ang administrasyon Aquino padayun nga nagaduso sang paggamit sang de-kuryente nga tricycle or e-Trikes, nga kabahin sang mga pagtinguha sa pagbuhin sang paggamit sang pungsod sang petroleo. Si Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda nagsiling sa isa ka regular nga press brieing sa Malacañang sang Lunes nga ang paggamit sang e-trikes indi lang makasabat sang epekto sang pagtaas sang bili sang langis sa pangkalibutan nga merkado apang ini makabuhin man sang problema ...
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27Mar2012CEBU CITY, March 27 (PIA) -- In its massive advocacy to promote energy conservation, the Department of Energy (DOE) provided nine energy saving tips on refrigerator use during a recent seminar on ‘Electricity Conservation in Schools and Households’ in Cebu City. Engr. Jan Ramos, science research specialist II of the DOE said the refrigerator is one of the heaviest energy users in the household and accounts for as much as 15 to 20 percent of the total energy consumption in the home. As pa...
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26Mar2012CEBU CITY, March 26 (PIA) -- Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama encouraged the public to regularly conserve electricity and show concern to Mother Earth. Rama voiced the appeal during the recent seminar on, “Electricity Conservation in Households and Schools,” attended by over 200 participants mostly college students, residents of barangays in Cebu City, public information officers of national government agencies, representatives of local government units, non-government organizations, and busine...
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26Mar2012CEBU CITY, March 26 (PIA) -- Make energy conservation a way of life and help combat climate change, appealed the energy chief in the Visayas. Engineer Antonio Labios, regional director of the Department of Energy (DOE) – Visayas Field Office said climate change is a real global threat and that we need to take action no matter how small it may be to reduce greenhouse emissions. Greenhouse gases are the main culprit behind global warming that leads to climate change. The Philippines mea...
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26Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 26 (PIA) -- Energy conservation should start in villages and the local officials should be examples to their constituents, said a DOE officer. Senior Science Research Specialist Genevieve Almonares, of the Department of Energy, said barangay officials play an important role in informing their constituents on how to save energy. Almonares was with the DOE-World Wildlife Fund (WWF) team that facilitated a seminar on Energy Efficiency and Conservation with the Philippine In...
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26Mar2012CEBU CITY, March 26 (PIA) -- Energy officials urged Cebuanos to go beyond its participation in the conduct of the Earth Hour on Saturday, March 31, but to make electricity conservation a way of life. Engr. Allan Bacudo, senior science research specialist of the Department of Energy (DOE) said putting out the lights for one hour to support the Earth Hour campaign will mean a huge reduction in greenhouse gases emission. Coal-fired power plants, which are the major source of electricity in the ...
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23Mar2012QUEZON CITY, March 23 (PIA) -- Around 300 residents of Valenzuela City from the city’s 33 barangays participated in the Seminar on Electricity Conservation in Households and Schools conducted by the Department of Energy (DOE) through the Energy Utilization Management Bureau. Held at the Valenzuela City Hall on March 22, the seminar is part of nationwide activities carried out by the government for its energy conservation and global warming mitigation campaign. It is done in partnership with ...
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21Mar2012QUEZON CITY, March 21 (PIA) -- As part of the government’s campaign for energy conservation and global warming mitigation, the Department of Energy (DOE) through the Energy Utilization Management Bureau will be conducting a “Seminar on Electricity Conservation in Households and Schools” in Valenzuela City on March 22, Thursday. This will be done in cooperation with the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines and the Philippine Information Agency. This i...
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19Mar2012DIPOLOG CITY, Mar 19 (PIA) -- Kapin kon kulang 3 mil ka mga sitios ang gilaumang makabenepisyo sa padayong pagpaningkamot sa gobyerno nga mahatagan ug sugang-dagitab ang mga hilit nga bahin sa nasod. Kini ang gipahayag ni Presidente Benigno Aquino III human nga malampusong nahatagan ug sugang-dagitab ang pasiunang gitarget nga 1,520 ka mga sitios sa katapusang quarter niadtong tuig 2011. Ang Pangulo, sa iyang pagpakigpulong atol sa graduation rites sa Philippine Military Academy Bagw...
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14Mar2012ILOILO CITY, Mar 14 (PIA6) -- On the observance of Earth Hour 2012 on March 31, the Department of Energy will urge Filipinos in a series of seminars to go beyond the event and strive to do more lasting actions to combat global warming. The agency will conduct a seminar on energy efficiency and conservation agency on March 19 here in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Philippines and in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). Similar activities...
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13Mar2012DAVAO CITY, March 13 (PIA) -- Electric cooperatives in Mindanao are meeting today with the Department of Energy and the Mindanao Development Authority to come up with an immediate workable solution on the problem of power in this side of the country. A representative from the Department of Energy, members of the Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives (AMRECO) and Mindanao Development Authority Chairperson Luwalhati Antonino will lay down issues and possible solutions ...
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09Mar2012QUEZON CITY, Mar. 9 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) belied reports that there is a power shortage in the Visayan region. In a press release, the DOE said that the Visayas islands can produce 1, 757 megawatts of power, while its year-to-date peak demand registered at only 1,375 megawatts. The available power supply in the region far exceeds its overall demand from January to March this year, leaving a reserve power supply of around 380 megawatts readily available for the whole Vi...
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09Mar2012QUEZON CITY, Mar. 9 (PIA) – The Department of Energy (DOE) reiterated the need for additional baseload plants to augment increasing power demands and to address power shortages problem in the island of Mindanao. In a press release, the DOE said that the whole Mindanao region has a projected peak demand of 1,300 megawatts exceeding its available power capacity of only 1,110 megawatts. To address this issue, the energy department is currently seeking the assistance of private investors to ...
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08Mar2012DAET, Camarines Norte, Mar 8 (PIA) -- Magpupulong bukas sa pamahalaang panlalawigan sa pamumuno ni Gobernador Edgardo A. Tallado ang ilang kinatawan ng Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) na nasa ilalim ng Department of Energy (DOE) upang pag-usapan ang industriya ng langis sa ilalim ng programang Focused Inspection at Information, Education and Communication (IEC). Darating din sa pagpupulong ang mga opisyal mula sa Department of Trade and Industry ...
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04Mar2012Manila, Marso 4 (PIA6) -- Ang administrasyon Aquino padayon nga nagatinguha nga masolusyunan ang wala untat nga pagsaka sang presyo sang gatong kag sang Liquified petroleum gas (LPG) agud mapahagan-hagan ang epekto sa sektor sang transportasyon kag sa mga ordinario nga mga pumoluyo suno sa isa ka opisyal sang Malacanang. Sa isa ka interbyu sa radyo, si Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte nagsiling nga ang gobyerno padayon nga nagabantay kag nagasinapul sa subong nga presyo sang...
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02Mar2012QUEZON CITY, Mar. 2 (PIA) -- Ang desinyo nga gisumite sa gradwado sa Batangas State University (BSU) nga si Engineer Allen Marie Pirales ang napiling mananaog gikan sa 180 ka mga entries sa nasudnong pagpili sa Best E-Trike Design nga gipasiugdahan sa Department of Energy (DOE). Ang desinyo ni Engr. Pirales nga gihinganlan ug “The Second Wind” adunay modernong hitsura diin kini gipagamay aron mahiangay sa gagmay nga kalsada apan dili makapamiserable sa kabutang ...
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01Mar2012QUEZON CITY, March 1 (PIA) -- The design submitted by an alumnus of Batangas State University (BSU) bested 180 entries in the nationwide search for the Best E-Trike Design contest by the Department of Energy. Engineer Allen Marie Pirales, who dubbed his design “The Second Wind,” placed first in the 10 chosen winners of the contest. Based on Pilares’ description, his design gives a modern look to the tricycle. He emphasized on a the desi...
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24Feb2012QUEZON CITY, Feb. 24 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy held today the final judging of the National Contest for the Best E-Trike Design. Three out of 180 valid design entries have been buoyed up as winners of the said contest. The technical screening committee (TSC) composed by representatives from DOE, Land Transportation Office, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) dedicated a three-day filtering of the 180 desig...
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24Feb2012CEBU CITY, February 24 (PIA) -- Apart from reducing the country’s dependence on imported petroleum, the E-Trike Project of the Department of Energy (DOE) is also an initiative of the national government to mitigate the effects of climate change. DOE-Visayas Field Office Regional Director Antonio Labios bared that the government, through the DOE, is promoting the use of e-trikes because fuel consumption is much less and no smoke emissions that cause air pollution are emitted....
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21Feb2012MANILA, Peb 21 (PIA) -- Si Presidente Benigno S. Aquino III nagmando sa Department of Energy (DOE) sa pag reload sa matag Pantawid Pasada Program card holder’s account ug kantidad nga P1,200 aron pagsumpo sa epekto sa nagtika-taas nga presyo sa lana. "Inatasan po ni Presidente Aquino ang DOE na magbigay ng 1,200 pesos reload para sa isandaang libong benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pasada Program. Para po ito maibsan ang epekto ng napipintong pagtataas ng presyo ng langis na ma...
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15Feb2012GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Feb 15 (PIA) -- The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) 12 is undertaking an information dissemination campaign to help the Department of Energy or DOE’s “e-trike design contest” reach the mass base. Olivia Sudaria, PIA-12 regional director has earlier instructed all PIA-12 information centers in her area of responsibility to disseminate the e-trike contest in the region through their respective radio programs, media activities and attendance t...
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08Feb2012QUEZON CITY, Feb. 8 (PIA) -- The country’s energy efficiency and conservation program is now under review during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) from February 6 to 10. The Peer Review on Energy Efficiency (PREE), anchored on the Leaders Declaration in Sydney on 2007, aims to work towards achieving an APEC-wide regional aspirational goal of energy intensity reduction of at least 25 percent by 2030 since 2005. It encourages all APEC economies to set individual g...
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08Feb2012DAGUPAN CITY, Feb. 8 (PIA) -- The use of biofuels will likely lessen the Philippines’ dependence to imported oil products, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Dir. Efren Balaoing of the DOE’s Luzon field office said aside from lessening oil importation, biofuels will also lessen toxic and greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to employment among Filipinos. “Biofuel use is encouraged by the government as it is not only a big help to the tran...
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07Feb2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 6 (PIA) -- Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000) await for each of the top three artists who can come up with the most attractive, innovative, and functional designs for the future Philippine E-Trike (electronic tricycle). With the government looking to address the effects of climate change, the E-Trike Project is a welcome move that will help reduce carbon emission in the country, and still give everybody source of livelihood, thus, the Department of Energy...
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04Feb2012TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- Department of Energy (DOE) echoed inputs given by major downstream oil industry players and stressed that the nature of the deregulated framework allows dealers to determine actual selling prices depending on market forces. DOE Usec. Jose Layug, Jr. also explained that international prices, depreciation of the peso and adjustments in domestic pump prices help determine national pricing trends. Apparently helpless i...
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04Feb2012DAGUPAN CITY, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) identified an alternative to the soaring prices of petroleum products and unbearable pollution in the cities with the introduction of the ‘e-trike.’ The E-trike, short for electronic tricycle, is a battery-powered vehicle that can seat at least six passengers excluding the driver. Director Efren Balaoing of DOE’s Luzon Field office said it is the government’s aim to help the transport grou...
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04Feb2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Feb 4 (PIA) -- Commission on Higher Education chairperson Patricia B. Licuanan recently issued a memorandum endorsing the nationwide e-trike design contest for support and participation of all concerned in the Agency. In her memorandum issued on January 26, 2012, Licuanan enjoined all central and regional directors of CHED, all presidents, heads of public and private higher education institutions to support and participate in the DOE undertaking in acco...
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01Feb2012CEBU CITY, February 1 (PIA) -- Top ten winning entries may be adopted for use in the wider implementation of the E-Trike Project of the Department of Energy (DOE) this year as the DOE 7 launched today the ‘Nationwide Contest for the Best E-Trike Design’ in Cebu. DOE 7 Regional Director Engr. Antonio Labios said the contest solicits the best ideas from Filipinos on the most adaptable and practical electrical tricycle (e-trike) design for metro and rural areas througho...
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31Jan2012Manila, Jan. 31 (PIA6) – Ang Malacañang nagsiling nga ang gobyerno Aquino nagahimo sang mga tikang nga makapahaganhagan sang epekto sang pagtaas sang presyo sang krudo sa pangkalbutan nga merkado. Ang gobyerno naghimo sang tanan nga medyos agud magbuhin-buhinan ang epekto sang padayun nga nagasaka nga presyo sang krudo sa pangkalibutan nga merkado sa mga konsumidor kag sa aton nga ekonomiya, suno sa isa ka opisyal sang Palasyo. Si Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte nagpagw...
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27Jan2012LEGAZPI CITY, Jan 26 (PIA) -- Soon, smokeless, electric trikes on the streets nationwide. Aiming to create the Philippine version of “green vehicle” or environment-friendly modes of transportation vehicles that do not contribute to the pollution and at the same time showcase the innovation and ingenuity of the Filipinos, the Department of Energy finally sets off its Nationwide E-trike Design Contest. The competition evolves around the theme theme: “Bright Now! Do R...
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27Jan2012LUNGSOD NG LEGAZPI, Enero 27 (PIA) -- Aabot sa P5 bilyon ang ilalaan na budget ng Department of Energy para sa kanilang Expanded Rural Electrification Program upang makapagbigay nang mas malawak na serbisyo ng kuryente sa mas maraming Pilipino. Sa pahayag ni DOE Secretary Jose Rene D. Almendras sa ginawang Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign sa Clark, Pampanga, kanyang inilahad na P2.5 bilyon budget ang nailaan para sa rural electrification at kung kinakailangan ay ...
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27Jan2012PAGADIAN CITY, Jan 27 (PIA) -– The Department of Energy (DOE) in collaboration with Philippine Information Agency (PIA) launched a nationwide contest for the best E-Trike Design with the aim to generate 2D and 3D computer-aided drawings of the best aesthetic and functional design for the future Philippine E-Trike look (AutoCAD). The E-Trike must have a basic design that can accommodate a maximum of six (6) passengers excluding the driver and must be a three-wheeled electric vehic...
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26Jan2012CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga Jan. 26 (PIA) -- Department of Energy (DOE) is keen on achieving the electrification of all powerless barangays in Luzon by June 30 this year. Based on the agency’s records, there are a total of 17 villages in the country’s biggest island cluster that remains to have no access to electricity as of December 2011. Of this figure, 12 are in Quezon province while the remaining five are in Laguna. DOE earlier said the national government...
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24Jan2012ILOILO CITY, Jan. 24 (PIA6) – In many areas of Western Visayas, the tricycle is considered “king of the road,” being the dominant means of public transport. The tricycles, in thousands of units, reign supreme on the main thoroughfares of Roxas City in Capiz, Kalibo in Aklan, Passi City in Iloilo, Jordan, Guimaras and in most of the region’s major towns and component cities. They perform important roles as movers of people and goods. Although they usually cover shor...
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24Jan2012ILOILO CITY, Jan. 24 (PIA6) – If there is an SUV or sports utility vehicle, there will also be the RUV or “rural utility vehicle” that will soon be in Philippine towns and villages in the country, with the proposed wide use of electric tricycles. Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said the E-Trike Project of the agency is aimed at making tricycles an environment-friendly transport system in the country. To push for this, the DOE has launched the E-trike Design Contest...
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23Jan2012BALER, Aurora, Jan 23 (PIA) -- Inilunsad ng Department of Energy (DOE) kamakailan ang E-Trike (electric tricycle) design contest sa buong bansa. Layunin nitong makapili ng isang praktikal at magandang disenyo na maaaring gamitin ng ahensiya sa paggawa ng isang sasakyang angkop sa lokalidad, hindi makonsumo ng krudo, maaaring isabak sa kalyeng pamprobinsiya, kayang lumusong sa baha, at kayang magdala ng maramihan. Sampu ang tatanghaling panalo kung saan ang unang tatlo ay makatatanggap n...
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23Jan2012CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga, Jan. 23 (PIA) -- Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras is encouraging the public to join the electronic tricycle (e-trike) design contest being spearheaded by the department. He made this announcement during the Energy Forum 2012 held here where various sectors, including national and local governments, electric cooperatives, and power producers attended said event. The e-tricycle design contest aims to promote the innovation and ingenu...
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18Jan2012DAVAO CITY, Jan. 18 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy XI launched today the nationwide e-trike design contest that will choose from amongst the talented and artistic Filipinos the best 2D or 3D computer-aided drawings to be used as the official design of the three-wheeled electric vehicle of DOE’s E-Trike Project. The design must showcase a modern tricycle innovation with a maximum of six passengers excluding the driver. Electronic vehicles will be deployed in se...
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08Nov2011DAVAO CITY, Nov. 08 (PIA) –- Department of Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras assured that the modern technology would mitigate the polluting effects of a coal-fired power plant as he continued to bank on it as the quickest solution to ensure sufficient power supply in Mindanao. Almendras said that power could be generated from coal without harming much the environment. “There are technology that will mitigate the polluting effects of coal that will result in a more environ...
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25Oct2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Oct. 25 (PIA) -- Cagayan de Oro City is expected save Php7.0 million a year, due to the completion of the Retrofitting of Street Lighting and Light Emitting Diode Traffic Lights (RSL/LEDTL) Project. This was explained by Director Evelyn N. Reyes of the Department of Energy (DOE), during her recent visit to the city, for an ocular inspection of the project, together with contractor FUMACO Inc. Reyes said the project can also result to an an...
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21Aug2011KORONADAL CITY, Aug 21 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy Mindanao Field Office is inviting new players in gasoline and autogas business to avail of loans as much as P10 Million. Nilo Geroche, chief of DOE-MFO's Energy Industry Management Division said the gasoline station loan is open to new players for any of the following purposes: establishment of a new gasoline station or auto LPG station, improvement and mainteance of existing gasoline station, and re-financing loan proceeds acqu...
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19Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 19 (PIA) –- The Department of Energy (DOE) will be granting a Loan Fund Assistance Program (LFAP) to new players in the downstream oil industry, after it approved Department Circular No. 2011-03-0005, last March 24. Director Manuel M. Llaneza of the DOE-Mindanao Field Office (MF) said this new circular has amended some vital provisions of Section 14 of DC-98-03-004, entitled “ Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act 8479, ...
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28Jul2011ILOILO CITY, July 28 (PIA) -– The Philippines is headed for a new era in the development of and access to energy--one that would eventually reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuels. This was sounded off by President Benigno S. Aquino III in his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) wherein the Chief Executive revealed that 140 companies have expressed their “readiness to participate in the exploration process and efforts to strengthen the country ‘s oi...
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17Jul2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 16 (PIA) – - To get the pulse of coal traders and end users and to address issues and concerns on trade and use of coal in the country, the Department of Energy (DOE) recently conducted here a whole day workshop and consultation for the purpose. The workshop/consultation which was attended by hundreds of stakeholders, tackled the Philippine Coal Mining Laws, Rules and Regulations and the presentation of circular on guidelines for coal traders’ accreditatio...
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27Jun2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, June 27 (PIA) -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO), region 10, has reminded the Public Transport Assistance Program (PTAP) beneficiaries in the city to bring the needed documents in claiming their “Pantawid Pasada” Cards. These documents include the original and photocopy of their Land Transportation Franchise Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Confirmation Certificate or Franchise Decision/Order and Original Registration/ Certificate of Regist...
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09May2011MANILA, May 10 (PIA) - - No fees shall be collected from the “Pantawid Pasada” (PP) card beneficiaries, this was the assurance of the Department Of Energy (DOE) as it clarifies that PP cards are given out free of charge. In a press statement, DOE emphasized that in claiming the PP card, franchise holders of public utility jeepneys should present their Franchise Certificate, official receipt and certificate of registration. They should also present at least one government-issu...
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27Apr2011QUEZON CITY, April 27 (PIA) – In a bid to ease daily fuel expense of the public transport sector, the Department of Energy is set to release fuel assistance of P1,050 to jeepney drivers and operators across the country and is slated to start in Metro Manila on May 2. DOE Secretary Jose Rene Almendras announced yesterday that eligible public utility jeepney drivers and operators in Metro Manila will be the first batch to receive the financial assistance to be provided under DOE&rsquo...
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23Mar2011Western Visayas will again switch off lights to mark Earth Hour 2011 this coming March 26. Local government units (LGUs) down to the barangay level in the region are expected to support the global event in compliance with Memorandum Circular No. 2011-41 issued by Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo which encourages all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors and punong barangays to organize their own Earth Hour events. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regional of...
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12Mar2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Mar. 12 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) is set to conduct the National Training-Workshop on Energy Efficiency and Conservation on Mar. 16-17, 2011 in Cagayan de Oro. Managing Director Alan S. Cajes of the Center for Sustainable Human Development, DAP, said the training aims to introduce the concept of Energy Management System using the ASEAN-developed Energy Management Handbook. ...
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14Jan2011MANILA, Jan. 14 (PIA)-– The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scaled up measures to curb the rising air pollution problem in the country, saying it intensified the implementation of its clean air program nationwide. EMB assistant director Guilbert Gonzales said that the EMB has put up intervention and monitoring programs to reduce the total suspended particulate (TSP) level on air by 30 percent particularly in Metro Manila this year and to improve the quality of air in maj...
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05Mar2010OZAMIZ CITY (5 March) -- People should open their minds to the prospect of developing the coal-fired power energy because coal will remain a major alternative fuel for power generation in the next 20 years. In fact, by the end of 2030, the primary energy supply outlook of the country has listed coal as the number one source of energy, followed by oil, natural gas, solar, hydro, geothermal, biomass and nuclear power, as indicated in the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP), Undersecretary Zamza...
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23Feb2010CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (23 February) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) and other agencies under it, as well as all electric cooperatives in the local government units have been directed by the Commission on Elections to ensure an uninterrupted power supply during the May 10 elections. Pursuant to Comelec Resolution No. 8716 promulgated last December, these agencies are deputized by the Comelec to provide an uninterrupted power supply on the day before and on election day, until the terminat...
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