Senator Win Gatchalian to DOE: Study impact of increased biodiesel blend

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to thoroughly study the proposal to increase biofuel content in diesel to help absorb oversupply in the country’s copra industry. During the recent hearing on the DOE’s proposed ₱2.3 billion budget for 2020, Gatchalian called on Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi to immediately convene the National Biofuels Board (NBB) […]

Senate Energy Committee to probe NGCP IPO delay

The Senate Committee on Energy will take another look at the possible reason preventing the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) from going public. Senator Win Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, stressed that the initial public offering (IPO) of NGCP, which is mandated under the law, is now long overdue as the ten-year […]

Inquiry on DOE’s nuclear energy program needed

After urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to be more transparent in its nuclear program agenda, Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution for the Senate Committee on Energy to conduct an inquiry on the status of the agency’s Nuclear Energy Program Implementing Organization (NEPIO), including its recommendation for the country to embark on a nuclear power […]

Win Gatchalian to DOE: Be transparent in PH nuclear agenda

Sen. Win Gatchalian has called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to be more transparent in its nuclear energy program agenda amid reports that the Philippines and Russia signed a deal on exploring the possible construction of nuclear power plant in the country. Gatchalian made the call for transparency as the Senate Committee on Finance […]

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOE: Where’s your electrification strategy program?

The Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee E chaired by Senator Win Gatchalian has grilled the Department of Energy (DOE) on the status of electrification of the country as the committee scrutinized the agency’s 2020 budget. Gatchalian pointed out during the budget hearing that DOE had yet to submit its comprehensive strategy and rollout plan in pursuing the […]

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOTr: Ensure 100% distribution of fuel vouchers this year

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to ensure a 100-percent distribution of the fuel subsidies for public jeepney drivers and operators this year in the wake of the recent oil price hike. During the recent Senate inquiry on the Department of Energy’s security plans following the drone strikes on key facilities […]

To DOE, Gov’t agencies: Be vigilant against profiteers

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies to be on the guard against unscrupulous traders who will take advantage of the rising pump prices in the aftermath of the Saudi oil field attacks. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, pointed out that the fuel price increase […]

Call to create world-class PH energy think tank amid rising oil prices revived

Senator Win Gatchalian has revived calls for the creation of a world-class think tank to bridge research and policy gaps in the Philippine energy sector in hopes of fostering greater energy security, sustainability, and affordability in the country. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, made the call in the aftermath of the attack on oil […]

Inquiry on DOE’s energy security plans following ARAMCO attack needed

Senator Win Gatchalian wants to look into the Department of Energy’s (DOE) plans to ensure adequate oil supply in the Philippines following the attack on Saudi Arabian Oil Company’s (ARAMCO) key facilities last week. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, filed Senate Resolution No. 139 for the committee to conduct an inquiry, in aid of […]