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LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 825 |
Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations
WHEREAS, the petroleum supply situation continues to be precarious due to disruptions in the traditional sources of supply and there is no immediate relief in sight;
WHEREAS, the price of crude oil and petroleum products continues to increase,
WHEREAS, the government wishes to minimize the adverse impact of the supply and price situation on the country's essential economic activities;
WHEREAS, in view of the foregoing events and conditions, it is imperative that the government and the private sector take all necessary measures to conserve energy and promote efficient utilization thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby directed that we implement the measures under contingency Oil Plan "A" as well as the following:
1.
All departments, bureaus, and agencies of the government, including all
government-owned and/or controlled corporation, shall institute energy
conservation programs and measures to reduce oil and power consumption
by at least 10%, except only in those cases where reduction would
prejudice national security.
2. The
Ministry of Energy shall require all industrial plants, factories, and
commercial establishments consuming at least P3,000,000 worth of fuel
and power per annum to submit within one (1) month an energy
conservation program and quarterly energy consumption reports
thereafter for monitoring purposes by the Ministry.
3. The
Ministry of Trade shall require all lighted advertising signs to put
off no later than 10:00 o'clock in the evening.
4. The
Ministry of Local Government and Community Development shall direct all
national, provincial/city, municipality and Barangay Executives to
develop and implement energy conservation programs in their respective
areas.
5. The
Ministry of Finance shall review and recommend tax disincentives
against use of high energy consuming vehicles and appliances, and
propose on the other hand, tax credit incentives for the use of energy
conservation devices and measures.
6. The Land
Transportation Commission, Police, Philippine Constabulary, and the
Integrated National Police shall intensify traffic flow improvement
efforts to minimize energy waste due to traffic problems.
7. The
Ministry of National Defense shall make available resources of its
office to assure that the various measures herein directed are complied
with.
8. The
Ministry of Public Information and Ministry of Education shall develop
and implement comprehensive nationwide information and educational
campaign on energy conservation.
9. The
Ministry of Energy shall monitor and coordinate implementation of the
foregoing measures. It shall also direct the taking of such other
measures as may be necessary from time to time to in accordance with
plans and programs approved by the President of the Philippines.
All other government agencies and corporation are hereby enjoined to cooperate in this effort.
This Letter of Instruction shall take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila, this 6th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-nine.
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