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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO, pé 2013 -|0 -00 26

ENJOINING THE RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, THE NATIONAL
GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (NGCP) AND ELECTRIC POWER
INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS POWER SUPPLY IN THE
COUNTRY BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE 28 OCTOBER 2013 BARANGAY
ELECTION

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to ensure the reliability, quality-and security of supply of
electric power;

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WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9136 or the “Electric Power Industry Refortit- Act’ of” 2001”
(EPIRA) mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) mandated to provide a mechanism forthe
integration, rationalization, and coordination of the various activities to carry out the energy
policy of the State;

WHERAS, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), pursuant to the powers vested in it by
the Constitution, the Omnibus Election Code, and other related elections laws, has prescribed
the rules and procedures to ensure the holding of a free, orderly, honest, peaceful and credible
barangay election on 28 October 2013;

WHEREAS, the COMELEC Resolution No. 9036, promulgated on 21 September 2013 deputized
the DOE in connection with the barangay election; and

WHEREAS, as part of its mandate, the DOE deems it necessary to adopt measures to ensure
provision of stable and continuous supply of power during the barangay election for the period
of 21 October to 04 November 2013.

NOW THEREFORE, the DOE, in support to the government's aim of holding a successful
barangay election, declares as follows:

Section 1. Scope and Application. This Circular shall apply to the following:

(a) National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP);

{b) National Electrification Administration (NEA);

{c) National Power Corporation (NPC) and its Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG); .
(d) Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM);

(e) All Power Generation Companies; and 7 wor

(f) All Distribution Utilities. _ mtoo tT an

Energy Center, Rizal Drive., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Trunkline: 479-2900
Website: www.doe.gov.ph E-mail: info@doe.gov.ph

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Section 2. General Responsibilities. Pursuant to the objectives and general-mandates and
functions under the EPIRA and its implementing Rules and Regulations, the Philippine Grid
Code (PGC), the Philippine Distribution Code (PDC), and other relevant laws, rules and
issuances, the abovementioned agencies and electric power industry participaritts are hereby
enjoined to extend their full support to ensure the provision of continuous and acequate supply
of electric power before, during and after the 28 October 2013 Barangay Election.

-Sesction 3.. Reporting Requirement. For the purposes of compliance with the divectives under
this Circular, the NGCP, NEA, NPC-SPUG, PSALM and other electric power industry
participants are required to submit to the Office of the Secretary, Office of the LJndersecretary
for Power and the Director of the Electric Power Industry Management Bureau, accurate hourly
reports on the power situation during the 28 October 2013 Barangay Election.

Section 4, Logistics and Budgetary Requirement. The expenses to be incurred by the herein
agencies in the performance.of their responsibilities shall be charged to the respective accounts
of the concemed agencies/entities.* > =

Section 5. Effectivity Period. This Circular shall take effect fifteen (13) days upon its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation and filing with the University of the
Philippines Law Center, Office of the National Administrative Register.

Issued at Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

CARLOS\VERICHO L, PETILLA
Secretary ip

bic of the Philippines
SN RRIMENT OF ENERGY

SO E-JILP 7 300

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OCTOBER 09, 2013