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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 126 - 2005
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 126 –
STRENGTHENING MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE IN WORLD
OIL PRICES, DIRECTING THE ENHANCED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GOVERNMENT’S
ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, pursuant to Republic
Act No. 7638, it is declared the policy of the State to ensure a
continuous, adequate, reliable and economic supply of energy through
the judicious conservation, renewal and efficient utilization of
energy, to keep pace with the country’s growth and economic development.
WHEREAS, the continuous rise in the prices of oil in the world market
has drastically affected the prices of fuel and other domestic products
in the country;
WHEREAS, it is imperative that measures be immediately adopted to
minimize, if not forestall any adverse effect of the world prices of
oil on the country’s economy:
WHEREAS, to cushion the effects of increasing oil prices on the
domestic economy, there is a need for the government to exert efforts
to promote the judicious use of our energy resources through
intensified conservation effort and efficient utilization thereof;
WHEREAS, on 31 August 2004, the President issued Administrative Order
No. 103 (s. 2004), which, among others, required all government
agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations,
government financial institutions and other government
instrumentalities to adopt austerity measures including the reduction
of at least ten percent (10%) in the cost of the consumption of fuel,
electricity and other utilities.
WHEREAS, on 25 October 2004, the President also issued Administrative
Order No. 110 (s. 2004) directing the institutionalization of a
Government Energy Management Program (GEMP);
WHEREAS, the energy conservation program of the government should also
be disseminated to the public in order to create a sustained and
intensive program of information and education on energy conservation
measures and the efficient utilization of energy;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the
Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby
order:
Section 1. All government agencies, including government-owned and controlled
corporations, government financial institutions and other government
instrumentalities are hereby required to adopt additional measures to
limit the use of their petroleum products supplies to essential
activities properly authorized by their respective heads.
Pursuant to Administrative Order
No. 103 (s. 2004) and Administrative Order No. 110 (s. 2004), all
government agencies and offices are hereby mandated to adopt and
implement a program that will reduce their fuel consumption for
transport by ten percent (10%) of their average monthly consumption for
the 1st semester of 2005.
Sec. 2. All government agencies
and offices are prohibited from using government vehicles, aircraft and
water craft for purposes other than official business: Provided, That
in every case, the trip ticket authorizing the use of the vehicle shall
be displayed on the windshield or in another conspicuous place on the
vehicle: Provided, further, that vehicles used by intelligence and
investigative agencies of the government shall not be covered by the
foregoing proviso.
The use of government vehicles
on Sundays, legal holidays, or out of the regular office hours or
outside the route of the officials or employees authorized to use them,
or by any person other than such officials or employees, shall unless
properly authorized, be prima facie evidence of violation of this Sec.
in the administrative proceeding against the officials or employees
responsible of such violation.
All government agencies and
offices shall limit the use of government vehicles to essential
activities and shall review their travel program and schedules to
minimize unnecessary trips.
Sec. 3. Where adequate
ventilation is available, all government agencies and offices shall
discontinue the use of their air conditioning facilities, especially
during the cooler months from August to February.
In cases where air conditioning
units are to be used, they shall be switching on not earlier than 9:00
a.m. switched off not later than 4:00 p.m. During lunch breaks, the air
conditioning units shall be switched on "FAN" mode.
Sec. 4. The Energy Conservation
Officer (ECO) mandated under Administrative order No. 110 (S. 2004)
shall be responsible for his/her government entity’s compliance with
Administrative Order No. 103 (s. 2004), Administrative Order No. 110
(s. 2004) and this executive order, as well as the development and
implementation of other energy conservation measures.
A report of compliance shall be
submitted monthly, not later than the 16th day following the reporting
month, to the Department of Energy which shall prepare and submit a
summary report to the President within five (5) days after the last
reporting day.
Sec. 5. The Department of Trade
and Industry and the Department of Energy shall, in consultation with
appropriate trade and industry associations, develop voluntary energy
conservation programs for their respective members which shall target
levels of reduction in electricity and petroleum products consumption
similar to those imposed on government agencies and offices and
pinpoint responsibility for monitoring and reporting of performance.
Sec. 6. The Department of
Environment and Natural Resources shall in coordination with
appropriate law enforcement agencies, enforce strictly the smoke
belching law for all vehicles. Smoke belching caused by improper
vehicle maintenance results in very inefficient use of fuel not to
mention its adverse impact on the environment.
Sec. 7. The Office of the
Communications Director and the Department of Energy shall launch a
nationwide information campaign on energy conservation through the
media. It shall coordinate with all forms of media to ensure accurate
and current dissemination of information on the oil situation, its
implications and the course of actions they entail specifying the type
of energy conservation measures that can be adapted at the family,
community and industry levels.
Sec. 8. All government agencies
and offices are directed to cooperate fully in this national energy
conservation effort.
The other branches of the
government, local government units, and the private sector are strongly
urged to adopt similar measures as those provided in this Order.
Sec. 9. The Office of the
Executive Secretary shall monitor the implementation of the foregoing
measures.
Sec. 10. The Executive Order
shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 13th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Five.
(Sgd.)
GLORIA MACAPAGAL - ARROYO
By the President
(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary
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