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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Department Circular No. WC 201 0-04- 9008
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Adopting Further Amendments to the WESM Rules

Whereas, Rule 8.6.10 of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM)
Rules provides for the approval by the Department of Energy (DOE) of
proposals for any WESM rules changes upon the endorsement by the PEM
Board:

Whereas, on 7 April 2010, the Rules Change Committee (RCC) has
approved a resolution endorsing for approval before the PEM Board
proposed changes in the WESM Rules pertaining to the Designation of a
Compliance Officer for WESM Members, Market Operator and System
Operator:

Whereas, after discussion, the PEM Board has resolved on 24 June 2010 to
approve for endorsement to the Department of Energy (DOE) the
abovestated changes to the WESM Rules:

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to its authority under the WESM Rules, the
DOE hereby issues, adopts, and promulgates the following amendments to
the WESM Rules:

A. Amendments to the WESM Rules.

Clause 7.2.9 is added to read as:

7.2.9 Designation of a Compliance Officer for WESM Member,
Market Operator and System Operator.

7.2.9.1 Each WESM Member, the Market Operator, the
System Operator, Metering Service Provider and any
other WESM Service Providers shall designate a
Compliance Officer in their respective organizations.

7.2.9.2 The Compliance Officer shall:

(a) . Monitor and undertake necessary activities to
ensure the full compliance of their respective

organization to the EPIRA, the EPIRA
Implementing Rules and Regulations, WESM

Rules, and the WESM Market Manuals: and
develop necessary procedures and quidelines
for this purpose.

Energy Center, Merritt Rd., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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(b) From time to time, if the Compliance Officer
deems it necessary or appropriate, propose
policies or amendments to the WESM Rules
and/or WESM Market Manuals to enhance or
develop the WESM __ enforcement and
compliance, with the objective of promoting
qood commercial and technical practices.

(c) Be responsible in facilitating and coordinating
with the WESM Enforcement Compliance
Office (ECO), all matters relating to the
enforcement and compliance _ of _ their
respective organization, including the

provision of the necessary information and
data, as may be required by any of the WESM

Governance Committees and by the ECO.

(d) Submit a report to the ECO concerning their
respective organization’s compliance with
WESM Rules and WESM Market Manuals on an
annua! basis or as may be determined by the

ECO or any of the WESM Governance
Committees.

B. Separability Clause

lf for any reason, any section or provision of this Department Circular is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected shall remain in
full force and effect.

C. Effectivity

This Department Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Signed this BOtA day of _ UUNE 2010 at the B
Merritt Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Mani

E, Energy Center,

JOSE C.IBAZETA
Acting Secretary

Republic of the Philippines
ey DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
wh. -let. IN REPLYING PLS CITE:
SDOE10-000856

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