Creation of Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Task Group

The Order states that Republic Act No. 11234 established the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) as an online platform under the Department of Energy (DOE) that enables coordinated submission and synchronous processing of data and information for energy-project applications.
The Order declares the State policy under RA No. 11234 to ensure quality, reliability, and security of energy at a reasonable cost, while promoting transparency and accountability in approvals.
The Order ties EVOSS to efficiency goals: eliminating duplication, redundancy, and overlapping mandates in documentary submissions and processes through an online platform for government agencies to coordinate and share information.
The Order ties EVOSS to paperless and electronic processing and describes EVOSS as a single gateway for energy project proponents to access application information, submit requirements, and monitor approval.
The Order aligns ongoing EVOSS implementation with Republic Act No. 11032 (Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act) by pursuing streamlined requirements and procedures that reduce red tape.
The Order aligns ongoing EVOSS implementation with the updated Philippine Development Plan 2017–2022 through fast-tracking infrastructure projects and enhancing the country’s e-government system.

Section 1 creates the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Task Group (ETG).
The ETG’s purpose is to oversee the continued implementation of Republic Act No. 11234 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
The Order continues the work of the EVOSS Steering Committee, which was dissolved by operation of law on 30 March 2021 (described as two (2) years from RA No. 11234 effectivity).
The ETG exists to sustain momentum and continuity of streamlining initiatives for energy projects and to support full establishment and operationalization of the EVOSS.

Section 2 provides that the ETG is composed of specified agencies, officials, and sector representatives.
The Chairperson is the Office of the President.
The Vice-Chairperson is the Secretary, DOE.
The Members include the Secretarys of:
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Agrarian Reform
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- Department of the Interior and Local Government
- Department of Information and Communications Technology
The Members also include the following chairpersons/executives:
- Chairperson, Energy Regulatory Commission
- Chairperson, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
- Executive Director, National Water Resources Board
- President or Chief Executive Officer, Market Operator
- President or Chief Executive Officer, System Operator and Transmission Network Provider
Sector participation is structured through designated representatives from the power generation, transmission and distribution sectors nominated by the sector concerned and chosen by the DOE Secretary, with:
- non-voting sector representatives; and
- sector representatives not appointed by the DOE Secretary treated as resource persons.
The ETG may invite representatives from other government agencies, instrumentalities, LGUs, GOCCs, and private entities when involvement is necessary for effective implementation.

Section 3 commands the ETG to exercise the same powers and functions as the EVOSS Steering Committee under Section 11 of RA No. 11234, to the extent permitted by RA No. 11234.
The ETG must streamline processes and requirements of government agencies, instrumentalities, LGUs, GOCCs, and private entities involved in energy projects (Section 3(a)).
The ETG must ensure increasing operationalization of the EVOSS, including:
- integration of agency/entity process flow in the EVOSS;
- interoperability of existing systems with the EVOSS; and
- establishment of an online payment system (Section 3(b)).
The ETG must ensure compliance with time frames under RA No. 11234 and must continually review permitting and licensing processes for energy projects to increase efficiency and reduce processing times (Section 3(c)).
The ETG must ensure compliance with RA No. 11234’s “deemed approved” status for completed applications not acted upon by concerned bureaus, offices, and agencies—both national and local (Section 3(d)).
The ETG must monitor and assess EVOSS performance (Section 3(e)).
The ETG must promulgate guidelines and rules necessary for effective implementation of the Order (Section 3(f)).
The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson must perform duties and responsibilities under Sections 8 and 9 of RA No. 11234, respectively, to the extent permitted by the law (Section 3).

Section 4 requires ETG support through a Secretariat from the Investment Promotion Office (IPO) of the DOE, which provides technical, operational, and administrative support.
Section 5 directs all other government agencies and instrumentalities, including GOCCs, to render necessary assistance to the ETG, including participation in ETG meetings and proceedings for effective implementation.
Section 5 enjoins the private sector to participate in ETG meetings, deliberations, and/or proceedings when requested.
Section 6 mandates collaboration between the ETG and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to assist each other in fulfilling their mandates, with due regard to:
- RA No. 11032 as the general law on streamlining government processes; and
- RA No. 11234 as the special law on processes for energy projects.
Section 6 authorizes the ETG and ARTA to enter into formal arrangements that detail the scope and limitations of their partnership.
Section 6 allows the ETG to provide ARTA a regularly updated list of processes already covered by the EVOSS and those being streamlined for inclusion.

Section 7 requires the ETG to submit an annual report to the Office of the President on the implementation of RA No. 11234 and this Order.
Section 8 provides that funding for implementing the Order shall be charged against available appropriations of the DOE.
Section 8 further provides that if necessary, other appropriate funding sources may be identified by the Department of Budget and Management, subject to relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
Section 9 provides that failure to comply with this Order is a ground for administrative and disciplinary sanctions against any erring public officer or employee, as provided under existing laws and regulations.
Section 9 provides that sanctions under this Order do not prejudice criminal, civil, or other related liabilities under existing laws.

Section 10 requires separability: if any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
Section 11 repeals, modifies, or amends all issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof that are contrary to or inconsistent with the Order.
Section 12 sets immediate effectivity for the Order.