PHILIPPINES: Reorganization Act of the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources (Executive Order No. 131 of 1987)

An Executive Order to reorganize the Ministry of Natural Resources and renaming it as the Department of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources and to define its power and functions. ---NOTE: Ministry of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources is referred to as the Ministry.

PHILIPPINES: Executive Order No. 20 of 1986 Placing the Offices, Agencies and Corporations Attached to the Ministry of Energy Under the Administrative Supervision of the Office of the President

An Executive Order to place the offices, agencies and corporations attached to the Ministry of Energy under the administrative supervision of the Office of the President.

PHILIPPINES: National Framework Strategy on Climate Change 2010-2022

The National Framework Strategy on Climate Change is committed towards ensuring and strengthening the adaptation of our natural ecosystems and human communities to climate change. The Framework aspires to chart a cleaner development path for the Philippines, highlighting the mutually beneficial relationship between climate change mitigation and adaptation. The aim of this national process is to build a roadmap that will serve as the basis for a national program on climate change and establish an agenda upon which the Philippines would pursue a dynamic process of determining actions through the National Climate Change Action Plan process.

PHILIPPINES: National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2011-2028

The national climate change framework strategy has recently been translated into a National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP), which prioritizes food security, water sufficiency, ecological and environmental stability, human security, climate-smart industries and services, sustainable energy, and knowledge and capacity development as the strategic direction for 2011 to 2028. This document assesses the current situation of the country with regard to climate change risk and outlines the NCCAP’s strategic direction for 2011 to 2028 as a response to the current situation and projected impact.

PHILIPPINES: Interim Mindanao Electricity Market (IMEM) Rules

The IMEM Rules establish the basic rules, requirements and procedures that govern the operation of the Interim Mindanao electricity Market (“IMEM”). In particular, the IMEM Rules seek to: (a) Facilitate the efficient operation of the IMEM; (b) Specify the terms and conditions to which entities may be authorized to participate in the IMEM; (c) Specify the authority and governance framework for the IMEM; (d) Provide for adequate sanctions in cases of breaches of the IMEM Rules; and (e) Provide a timely and cost-effective framework for resolution of disputes among IMEM Members, the Mindanao System Operator and the IMEM Operator.

PHILIPPINES: Implementing Rules and Regulations Directing the Institutionalization of a Government Energy Management Program (GEMP)

The Implementing Rules and Regulations Directing the Institutionalization of a Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) were issued in 2008. They provide for energy efficiency implementation rules and regulations. NOTE: ECP Energy Conservation Program.

PHILIPPINES: Missionary Electrification Development Plan (2012 MEDP)

The 2012-2016 Missionary Electrification Development Plan (2012 MEDP) is an outline of the Government’s plans to improve the conditions prevailing in missionary areas (Those which cannot be served in the foreseeable future in a financially feasible way by the extension of TransCo’s transmission grid). The 2012 MEDP focuses on specific plans and projects for the next five years.--- NOTE: Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UCME); SPUG Small Power Utilities Group; QTPs qualified third parties; DCS Department Circulars; DUs distribution utilities; NPC National Power Corporation; NEA National Electrification Administration; ERC Energy Regulatory Commission; Small Islands and Isolated Grids (SIIGs).