DOE DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. DC 2009-02-0002

: The mandated minimum blend of bioethanol in gasoline is at least five percent (5%) by volume in the annual total volume of gasoline fuel actually sold and distributed by each oil company in the Philippines.
: A minimum of two percent (2%) blend of biodiesel by volume in diesel fuel sold and distributed by oil companies is mandated.
: Republic Act No. 9367, known as the Biofuels Act of 2006, mandates the blending requirements for bioethanol and biodiesel fuels.
: The minimum blends must be implemented within two years from the effectivity of Republic Act No. 9367.
: The National Biofuels Board (NBB) established the viability and recommended the two percent biodiesel blend to the Department of Energy (DOE).
: The ethanol blended gasoline must conform to the Philippine National Standards (PNS).
: The circular took effect immediately upon its adoption on February 5, 2009.
: All entities that distribute and sell petroleum fuel products, including every oil company in the country, are required to comply.
: Considerations include domestic supply and availability of locally-sourced biodiesel components.
: The resolution recommended to the DOE the implementation of the two percent (2%) biodiesel blend in diesel products.