Title
Immediate Implementation of Energy Conservation
Law
Executive Order No. 418
Decision Date
Aug 13, 1990
Executive Order No. 418 directs the immediate implementation of an energy conservation program in the Philippines, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and minimize the adverse effects of the Middle East political situation on the country's fuel supply and prices.
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Mandatory Reduction Targets for Government Entities

  • All governmental departments, agencies, offices, government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs), and local government units (LGUs) required to reduce electricity consumption by 10% and petroleum product consumption by 5%, relative to the same month in 1989.
  • Compliance report submission mandated monthly to the Office of Energy Affairs by the 15th day after the reporting month.
  • Office of Energy Affairs tasked to compile and submit summary reports to the President.
  • Heads of agencies must designate an Energy Conservation Officer to ensure implementation.

Restrictions on Government Vehicle Use

  • Government vehicles restricted to official business only.
  • Mandatory display of trip tickets authorizing vehicle use.
  • Intelligence and investigative agency vehicles exempt from trip ticket requirement.
  • Unauthorized use of government vehicles, including use during off-hours, Sundays, holidays or outside usual routes, constitutes a prima facie administrative violation.
  • GOCC vehicles deemed government vehicles for enforcement purposes.

Voluntary Energy Conservation Programs for Private Sector

  • Department of Trade and Industry and Office of Energy Affairs to collaborate with trade and industry associations.
  • Develop voluntary programs targeting reductions similar to government mandates.
  • Programs to include monitoring and reporting frameworks.

Mandatory Conservation Programs for Large Energy Consumers

  • Industrial, commercial, and transport entities consuming more than one million fuel oil equivalent liters annually must submit an energy conservation program.
  • Program targets a 5% reduction in fuel consumption and 10% in electricity usage.
  • Compliance to be included in quarterly reports to the Office of Energy Affairs.

Continuation and Enhancement of Energy Conservation Measures by Inter-Agency Committee

  • Energy Conservation Inter-Agency Committee, established under prior Executive Order No. 412, to continue enforcement of conservation measures, excluding Daylight Saving Time.
  • Measures include limiting neon/electric advertisement lighting hours, air-conditioning regulations, lighting control, restricted business hours for certain establishments, and expansion of conservation efforts to residential sectors.

Enforcement of Batas Pambansa Blg. 33 by Department of National Defense

  • Strict enforcement against speed contests, motor vehicle rallies, drag racing, sky-diving, and water skiing that consume petroleum-derived fuels.

Smoke Belching Law Enforcement

  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources to strictly enforce laws controlling smoke emissions from vehicles.
  • Emphasizes the link between vehicle maintenance, fuel inefficiency, and environmental harm.

Restriction of Motor Vehicle Use by Department of Transportation and Communication

  • Authority to impose reasonable restrictions on vehicle use during peak hours, Sundays, holidays, or restricted routes.
  • Periodic consultations with affected sectors to implement fuel conservation measures.

Nationwide Information Campaign

  • Office of the Press Secretary tasked with conducting a media campaign to raise awareness on energy conservation.
  • Focus on accurate, timely dissemination of information about the oil situation and practical energy-saving measures at family, community, and industry levels.

Government Cooperation and Monitoring

  • All government units and instrumentalities directed to fully cooperate with conservation efforts.
  • Office of the Executive Secretary responsible for monitoring the implementation of the program.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order is effective immediately upon issuance.

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