Law Summary
Functions and Responsibilities of the Board
- Formulate policies, guidelines, and rules for allocation and distribution of energy and petroleum products.
- Develop and implement plans including rationing schemes during supply disruptions or imminent danger thereof.
- Consult relevant government agencies like NEDA, Department of Finance, and Department of Labor and Employment.
- Direct other agencies to assist in allocation and distribution to special user categories.
Executive Director and Secretariat
- Board shall appoint an Executive Director as the Board’s Executive Officer.
- The Office of Energy Affairs acts as the Secretariat providing administrative support and monitoring.
- An Inter-Agency Technical Staff formed from Board member representatives provides technical assistance and services.
- The Board may include additional members from agencies such as Philippine National Oil Company and National Power Corporation as needed.
Primary Responsibilities of Member Departments
- Executive Secretary: Provides leadership in policy formulation and system oversight.
- Department of Trade and Industry: Classifies industrial/commercial sectors for priority, monitors price effects, ensures adequate supply and reasonable pricing of commodities.
- Department of Agriculture: Represents agricultural sector, ensuring adequate energy supply for small rural end-users engaged in food production.
- Department of National Defense: Enforces relevant laws on prohibited acts, supports security and enforcement for Board operations.
- Department of Local Government: Implements allocation and distribution down to barangay level, monitors system execution, conducts end-user surveys.
- Department of Transportation and Communications: Represents transport sector, particularly public mass transport needs for petroleum supply.
- Office of Energy Affairs: Serves as Secretariat and represents energy sector in policy planning and implementation.
- Responsibilities extend to regional, provincial, city, municipal, and barangay levels.
Regional Inter-Agency Committee
- Composed of RDC Chairman as Chairperson and regional representatives of member departments, PC-INP, and private sector.
- Oversees, coordinates, monitors regional energy allocation and distribution.
- Submits periodic reports to the Board.
- RDC Chairman acts as Regional Executive Officer, with authority to call on regional offices for support.
Provincial Inter-Agency Committee
- Chaired by Provincial Governor with representatives from key departments, PC-INP, and private sector.
- Oversees provincial implementation and monitoring, assesses problems, and effects remedial measures.
- Department of Local Government representative serves as Executive Officer.
- Can call on provincial offices like Fisheries and Land Transportation for assistance.
City Inter-Agency Committee
- Chaired by City Mayor and includes representatives from relevant departments, PC-INP Station Commander, Barangay Federation Chair, and private sector.
- Implements and monitors city-level energy allocation and distribution.
- DLG representative serves as Executive Officer, coordinating with city officials and handling end-user complaints.
- PC-INP Commander enforces laws and Board regulations within the city.
Municipal Inter-Agency Committee
- Chaired by Municipal Mayor with representatives from DLG, PC-INP, Barangay Federation, and private sector.
- Responsible for municipal implementation, monitoring, problem assessment, and remedial action.
- DLG representative is Executive Officer coordinating implementation and addressing complaints.
- Municipal PC-INP Commander enforces laws and Board regulations within the municipality.
Barangay-Level Responsibilities
- Barangay Councils under Barangay Captains register energy and petroleum product end-users.
- Oversee equitable distribution within the barangay.
- Report violations, regulatory oversights, and shortcomings to appropriate authorities.
Metropolitan Manila Inter-Agency Committee
- Constituted by the Metropolitan Manila Authority with representatives from Board members.
- Headed by the Authority’s Chairman.
- Responsible for allocation and distribution implementation and coordination within Metro Manila.
Funding and Support
- The Office of the President is authorized to provide funds necessary for implementing the Executive Order.
- Board may call on other government agencies for assistance to fulfill its objectives.
Repeal Clause and Effectivity
- All inconsistent orders, rules, or regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing.