DELINEATING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES TO ENSURE RELIABLE AND ADEQUATE POWER SUPPLY DURING THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OF THE MALAMPAYA DEEP WATER GAS-TO-POWER PROJECT

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to ensure quality, reliability, security and affordability of electric power;

AUTHORIZING THE UNDERSECRETARY IN-CHARGE OF ADMINISTRATION TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE TO RESORT TO ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF PROCUREMENT FOR AMOUNTS NOT EXCEEDING TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P250,000.00).

Pursuant to Section 48 Article XVI of Republic Act (RA) No. 9184 s.2003, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act (the "Act") and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR-A), the Undersecretary in-charge of Administration is hereby authorized to approve the recommendations of the Bids and Awards Committee to resort to the Alternative Method of Procurement involving an amount not exceeding Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P250,000.00), whenever justified by the conditions provided in the Act in order to promote economy and efficiency. In all instances, the DOE shall ensure that the most advantageous price to the government is obtained.

IMPLEMENTING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 473 AND CREATING THE OVERSIGHT AND COORDINATION COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-APPRAISAL, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF CRUDE OIL FROM THE CAMAGO-MALAMPAYA OIL LEG (CMOL)

WHEREAS, on 29 November 2005, the President issued Executive Order No. 473 ("EO 473") directing "the Department of Energy, on behalf of the State, to immediately pursue the exploration, development and production of crude or black oil from the CMOL, respecting the existing rights of the SC 38 Contractor over the area and with paramount consideration of the national interest;"