84 OG No. 46, 6884 (November 14, 1988)
SEC. 3. Powers and Functions of the Council. -The Council shall have the following powers and functions:
- Executive Director, Office of Energy Affairs
- President, Philippine National Oil Company
- President, National Power Corporation
- Administrator, National Electrification Administration
SEC. 4. Responsibility of the Office of Energy Affairs. - Consistent with its mandate under Executive Order No. 193, dated June 10, 1987, as the agency responsible for the formulation, planning, monitoring, implementation and coordination of policies and programs in the field of energy, the Office of Energy Affairs shall:
- Review and formally ratify the energy plan, including the power expansion program of government agencies and corporations.
- Make appropriate representations to the Investment Coordinating Committee or the government agency responsible for investment fund appropriations to ensure that energy sector investments are consistent with the approved energy plan.
- Analyze, coordinate and with the approval of the President, initiate major energy and power development projects requiring the utilization of funds available to the government.
- Coordinate the implementation of approved projects to assist in their timely completion.
- As the need arises, such as when there is a foreseen energy or power shortage, determine and recommend to the President the appropriate course of action thereon.
- Such other powers and functions as the President may direct.
SEC. 5. Assistance from Public and Private Sectors. - Whenever necessary, the Council may call on any public or private agency for assistance in the performance of its task. It may likewise create committees which may include private sector participation.
- Prepare proposed plans in preliminary coordination with any agency involved before submission thereof to the Council,
- Provide technical advice and support to the Council in the performance of its task.
- Submit the plans, as approved/ ratified by the Council, to the National Economic and Development Authority and see to it that said plans are included in the national economic and development plan.