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                    [Summary] => The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) should continue its refund process despite the company’s current financial bind, Energy Secretary Vincent S. Perez said. 


During yesterday’s visit at the Meralco-Novaliches branch, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has expressed satisfaction that the refund scheme has been in full swing with more than 1.55 million customers within its franchise area covered under Phase I of implementation. 


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                    [Summary] => The Department of Energy (DOE) will create two new bureaus pursuant to Administrative Order 38 signed by President Arroyo last Aug. 23. 


Energy Secretary Vincent S. Perez said the two new agencies will be called Electric Power Industry Administration Bureau (EPIAB) and Oil Industry Administration Bureau (OIAB).


EPIAB will be tasked to supervise the restructuring of the electric power industry, with a view to establishing a competitive, market-based environment and encouraging private-sector participation.


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In issuing Administrative Order 38 last Aug. 23, Mrs. Arroyo instructed Perez to submit to the Department of Budget and Management for evaluation and approval his department’s new staffing pattern.


"The secretary of energy shall promulgate the necessary implementing guidelines, rules and regulations to ensure the orderly implementation of this administrative order," read a part of AO 38.


The STAR obtained a copy of AO 38 yesterday.


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"The secretary of energy shall promulgate the necessary implementing guidelines, rules and regulations to ensure the orderly implementation of this administrative order," read a part of AO 38.


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Meralco to continue refund, says Perez

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | October 14, 2003 - 12:00am

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) should continue its refund process despite the company’s current financial bind, Energy Secretary Vincent S. Perez said. During yesterday’s visit at the Meralco-Novaliches...

Business

Two new bureaus created under energy department

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | August 31, 2002 - 12:00am

The Department of Energy (DOE) will create two new bureaus pursuant to Administrative Order 38 signed by President Arroyo last Aug. 23. Energy Secretary Vincent S. Perez said the two new agencies will be called...

Business

GMA orders overhaul at energy department

August 30, 2002 - 12:00am

President Arroyo has ordered Energy Secretary Vincent Perez to reorganize the Department of Energy (DOE). In issuing Administrative Order 38 last Aug. 23, Mrs. Arroyo instructed Perez to submit to the Department...

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