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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. PC 2O/U- OT- ool
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AMENDING SECTION 2, ITEM (A) OF DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR DC2009-01-0001

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry
Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) has declared among others, that it is the policy of the State to ensure
reliability, quality and security of supply of electric power;

WHEREAS, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued DC2009-01-0001 dated 16 January 2009 directing
DOE attached agencies, all electric power industry participants, consumers and various stakeholders
to adopt and implement contingency measure to ensure adequate and reliable electric power supply in
Visayas Grid particularly in the islands of Cebu, Negros and Panay;

WHEREAS, since the issuance of DC2009-01-0001 new generating capacities have come on stream and
the power supply condition in the Visayas Grid has greatly improved;

WHEREAS, the DOE has received a request from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
(NGCP) requesting for the relaxation of Section 2, item (a) of DC2009-01-0001 and allow for the
performance systems tests and Ancillary Services Certification (ASC) during weekdays; and

WHEREAS, after review and evaluation, the DOE has determined that it is to the benefit of the Visayas
Grid that ASC testing be conducted whenever necessary.

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the above premises, the DOE hereby issues this
Circular.

Section 1. Amendment of Section 2, item (a) of DC2009-01-0001. Section 2, item 2 (a) on the
Responsibilities of the NGCP is hereby amended to read as,

(a) Notify the DOE 7-days prior to the implementation of maintenance of major
transmission line/s and substation equipment that will add to the load limitation
to generating plant/unit and the performance of ASC.

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Section 2, Effectivity. This Circular shall take into effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation and shall remain in effect unti] otherwise revoked.

Done this _._____at Energy Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
CARLO$ JERICHO L. PETILLA
Secretary

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Energy Center, Rizat Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Philippines
Tel.: 479-2900; Fax 812-6194 / www.doe.gov.ph