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Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said the three groups were among those that have submitted the most qualified proposals under the Philippine Energy Contracting Round (PECR) 2005.


Lotilla said the joint venture of PNOC-Exploration Corp. (PNOC-EC) and Nido Petroleum Philippines Pty. Ltd submitted proposal for the exploration of Area 1  or Southwest Palawan.


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