The Philippines continues to have an active role in the energy cooperation programs of various international organizations such as ASEAN, APEC and ACD particularly in pursuing the common goal of addressing issues in energy security. In this context, DOE continues to facilitate bilateral and multilateral undertakings to ensure diversified sources of energy supply, explore other energy options, and promote preparedness in times of emergencies such as supply disruption. As a mechanism, it has maintained and continuously pursued formal cooperation arrangements such as MOUs, MOAs, Memoranda of Intent, Memoranda of Cooperation, and other instruments with foreign counterpart agencies and institutions.