The measure was contained in an advisory issued by the DOE on April 15 in line with Executive Order No. 110, series of 2026, which puts the country in a State of National Energy Emergency.
Monitoring fuel supply levels
In the advisory, all downstream oil industry participants that own, lease and/or operate terminals or depots are required to regularly report their total and available storage capacities so the DOE could closely monitor supply levels and respond swiftly to potential shortages.
It authorizes the coordinated use of available storage facilities by Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) and/or the PNOC Exploration Corporation (PNOC EC) to support national petroleum requirements.
Industry participants are likewise directed to comply with such utilization, subject to technical feasibility, reinforcing a whole-of-industry approach to energy security.
Permit cancellation or suspension
The DOE warned that non-compliance might result in appropriate regulatory action, including the cancellation or suspension of permits.
“Through this initiative, the DOE underscores its commitment to safeguarding national energy interests and ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply for the Filipino people,” the DOE said. — Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
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