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Energy Investors’ Guidebook
TABLE OF CONTENTSI. Introduc on 1
II. Documents to Obtain from Diff erent Government Agencies 4
III. Basic Company Registra on
SEC : General Registra on for Corpora ons/Partnership 8
DTI : Business Name Registra on 17
Local Government Unit 18
IV. Renewable Energy Projects
DOE : Service/Opera ng Contract Applica on 19
DOE : Accredita on of Manufacturers, Fabricators and Suppliers 22
DOE : Applica on for Accredita on to Manufacture Biofuels 22
NWRB : Applica on for Water Permit 23
V. Coal, Oil and Gas Projects
DOE : Coal Opera ng Contract Applica on 26
DOE : Petroleum Service Contract Applica on 29
PCG : Mari me Environmental Protec on Concern 34
VI. Downstream Oil Projects
DOE : Applica on for DOE Endorsement for BOI Registra on 37
DOE : Issuance of DOE 2nd Endorsement for SEC 37
DOE : Cer fi cate of Availing of Export Incen ves 38
DOE : Endorsement to Marina for Chartering/Importa on 38
DOE : Cer fi cate of Compliance/Exporta on of Crude Oil, etc. 38
DOE : Acknowledgment of No ces 39
DOE : Cer fi ca on of Oil Company Par cipants to the Bioethanol Program 39
DOE : Acknowledgment for No ce Prior to Engagement 40
DOE : Cer fi cate of Compliance 40
DOE : Standards Compliance Cer fi cate & Cer fi cate of Non-Coverage for Auto-LPG 41
DOE : Documentary & Reportorial Requirements for Auto-LPG Business 41
DOE : Checklist of Documentary Requirements for Refi ller, Dealer and Retailer 42
DOE : Registra on of Fuel Addi ves 43
VII. Natural Gas Projects
DOE : Applica on for Permit in the Downstream Natural Gas Sector 44
House of Representa ves : Applica on for Legisla ve Franchise 51
VIII. Power Projects
DOE : Issuance of Cer fi cate of Endorsement for COC 52
DOE : Requirements for the ER 1-94 Trust Account 52
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DOE : Issuance of Cer fi cate of Endorsement for NGCP 52 ERC : Cer fi cate of Compliance for Genera ng Companies 53 ERC : Registra on of Wholesale Aggregators 54 ERC : Cer fi cate of Authority for WESM Metering Service Providers 55 ERC : Retail Electricity Suppliers’ License Applica on 57
NGCP : Transmission Service Applica on 59
IX. DOE: Natural Gas Vehicles 60
X. DOE : Energy Service Company Accredita on 60
XI. Financing Facili es for Energy Projects Land Bank of the Philippines 61 Development Bank of the Philippines 67 Allied Banking Corpora on 68
Philippine Export-Import Credit Agency 69
XII. Common Requirement for Energy Projects DOE : Cer fi cate of Endorsement to BOI 70 BOI : Project Registra on for Availing Incen ves Under EO 226 71 DENR : Applica on for Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate 74 DENR : Permit to Operate – Air Pollu on Source and Control Installa on 75 NCIP : Cer fi ca on Precondi on 79 DAR : Guidelines for the Processing of Land Use Conversion 81 DOJ : Applica on for Non-Immigrant Visa 87 DOLE : Applica on for Alien Employment Permit 88 CAAP : Aerodrome Ra ng Cer fi cate/Temporary Permit to Operate A Helideck 89 CAB : Applica on for Issuance of Foreign Air Carriers Permit 90 CAB : Requirements for Renewal of Applica on 91 BOC : Cer fi cate of Accredita on as Importer 92 PNP : License to Possess Explosives 93 PNP : Permit to Unload Explosives from Vessel and Transfer to Des na on 93 PNP : Permit to Transport and Move Explosives 94 PNP: Permit to Import Explosives / Explosives Ingredients 94 PNP: Permit to Export Explosives / Explosives Ingredients 94 PNRI : Radioac ve Material License 95 PNRI : Authority to Transport 95
PEZA : Registra on for Export Enterprises/IT Enterprises 96
PEZA : Registra on for Ecozone Developers 96
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
The Energy Investors’ Guidebook contains basic informa on on the requirements and procedures of agencies involved in the development process of energy projects and the directory of focal persons. It also includes some fi nancing facili es available as provided by en es that responded to our request.
This Guidebook intends to provide investors in the energy sector relevant informa on necessary to venture into the energy business. It is one of the approaches pursued by the Department of Energy to create an investment-friendly environment which will further boost energy investments in the country. This is a work in progress since further improvements and updates shall be undertaken accordingly to keep pace with the developments in the energy sector.
Our deepest apprecia on and gra tude to our partners in the government and private sector for their valuable inputs and insights in the realiza on of this Guidebook.
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Government Agency/Offi ce Document
Registra on Requirements
Securi es and Exchange Commission
Department of Trade and Industry
Coopera ve Development Authority · Registra on for Coopera ves
Local Government Unit
Bureau of Internal Revenue
· Tax Iden fi ca on Number · Cer fi cate of Registra on· Applica on for Authority to Use Computerized Accoun ng System or Components Thereof/Loose- Leaf Books of Accounts· Applica on for Registra on Informa on Update
· This is also where books of accounts and authority to print are registered
Social Security Services · Employer Registra on
· Registra on of Corpora ons and Partnerships· Registra on of Foreign Corpora ons
· Registra on of Business Name for SingleProprietorship
· Barangay Clearance for Business Permit Purposes· Municipal / Sanitary Permit· Municipal / City Business Permit· Building Permits / Civil / Structural Permits· Loca onal Clearance / Business Permit in the
loca li es where the business will be established
Philippine Health Insurance Corpora on · Employer Data Record
Department of Labor and Employment · Alien Employment Permit Bureau of Fire Protec on · Evalua on Clearance - Fire Safety Permit
Home Development Mutual Fund· Member’s Data Form· Remi ance FormNote : Membership Registra on (for local employees)
Philippine Economic Zone Authority
· Permit to locate (if applicable)· Registra on with other Investment Promo on
Agencies for Availment of Incen ves (for Ecozone business locators only)
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas· Registra on of Foreign Investments for Purposes of
Capital Repatria on and Profi t Remi ances
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Government Agency/Offi ce Requirement/Document
Regulatory Requirements
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
· Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate· Cer fi ca on of Non-Coverage· Wastewater Discharge Permit· Permit to Operate - Air Pollu on Source and Control
Installa on· Hazardous Waste Generator ID· Pollu on Control Offi cer Accredita on/Appointment· Permit to Construct/Operate Pollu on Control
Department of Agrarian Reform · Land Use Conversion Permit
Na onal Water Resources Board · Cer fi ca on of Water Availability· Water Permit Applica on
Bureau of Immigra on· Philippine VISA· Philippine Special Work Permit· Special Investor’s Resident Visa· Alien Cer fi ca on of Registra on
· Cer fi cate of Endorsement to SEC for Company Registra on with Energy Related Ac vi es· Cer fi cate of Endorsement to BOI for Project Registra on to Avail Incen ves under EO 226· Cer fi ca on of Accredita on for Natural Gas Vehicles
Authorized Agent Banks · Opening of Le er of Credit· Informa on Sheet for fi rst- me exporters
Energy Regulatory Commission
· Cer fi cate of Compliance for Genera ng Companies· Registra on of Wholesale Aggregators· Cer fi cate of Authority for WESM Metering Service
Providers· Retail Electricity Suppliers’ License
Department of Energy
Department of Energy (DOE) - Renewable Energy Management Bureau
· Registra on of Renewable Energy Projects– RE Service/Opera ng Contract for Developers– Cer fi cate of Accredita on for Suppliers/ Manufacturers – Accredita on to Manufacture Biofuels
Department of Energy – Oil Industry Man-agement Bureau
· Cer fi cate of Compliance for Downstream Oil Ac vi es
Metro Manila Development Authority · Loca onal Clearance/Business Permit for Firms
Department of Energy – Energy Resource Development Bureau
· Coal Opera ng Contract · Petroleum Service Contract · Clearance for Coal, Oil and Gas Explora on Ac vi es· Cer fi cate of Compliance for Coal Importa on
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Government Agency/Offi ce Document
Department of Energy – Electric Power Industry Management Bureau
· Cer fi cate of Endorsement for Power Genera on Projects (requirement for ERC’s COC)
· Memorandum of Agreement (Establishment of Trust Account for Financial Benefi ts Accruing from the Electricity Sales of the Power Plant)
· Le er of Endorsement to NGCP for the Conduct of the Grid Impact Study
Department of Energy - Energy U liza on Management Bureau
Opera onal Requirements
Board of Investments · Registra on for Availing of Incen ves under EO 226 or the Omnibus Investment Code
Philippine Ports Authority · Clearance to Develop Private Port Facility · Permit to Construct Private Port Facility · Payment of Wharfage Fees/Exemp on from Payment
Civil Aeronau cs Board · Charter Opera ons Permit – Permit to
Operate Domes c and Interna onal Charter Flights (also called Foreign Air Carrier’s Permit)
· Cer fi cate of Accredita on for Energy Service Companies
Na onal Commission on Indigenous Peoples
· Cer fi cate Precondi on (Free, Prior and Informed Consent)
Philippine Na onal Police – Firearms and Explosives Offi ce
· License to Possess Explosives· Permit to Upload Explosives from Vessel and
Transfer to Des na on· Permit to Transport and Move Explosives· Permit to Import Explosives / Explosive Ingredients· Permit to Export Explosives / Explosive Ingredients
Bureau of Customs
· Cer fi cate of Accredita on as Importer· Client Profi le Registra on System/Electronic to Mobile Registra on for Opera on of Customs Bonded Manufacturing Warehouse· Registra on of Customs Bonded Warehouse (on
Expansion/Diversifi ca on)· Export Declara on (Authority to Load/Cer fi cate of
Philippine Nuclear Research Ins tute – Department of Science and Technology
· Radioac ve Material License· Authority to Transport (Import)· Authority to Transport (Export)
Securi es and Exchange Commission
· General Informa on Sheet· Audited Financial Statement· Amendment of Ar cles of Incorpora on / Partnership
/ By- Laws
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Social Security System
· Annual Registra on Fee· Expanded Withholding Tax Return· Withholding Tax Return on Compensa on· Final Withholding Tax Return· Fringe Benefi ts Tax Return· Annual Informa on Return on Creditable Income
Taxes Withheld (Expanded) /Income Payments Ex-empt from Withholding Tax
· Annual Corporate Income Tax Return· Annual Informa on Return for WTC and FWT· Quarterly Corporate Income Tax Return
Philippine Economic Zone Authority · Audited Financial Statement, ITR, etc.; Registra on
of Business/Expansion for Incen ves
Government Agency/Offi ce
Civil Avia on Authority of the Philippines
Philippine Coast Guard - MarineEnvironmental Protec on Command
Document
· Height Clearance Permit (if applicable)· Aerodrome Ra ng Cer fi cate / Provisional Permit
to Operate a Helideck · Foreign Air Carrier Opera ons Specifi ca ons· Flight Entry-Exit Blanket Clearance· Garbage Management Plan and Garbage Record Book· Shipboard Oil Pollu on Emergency Plan· Oil Record Book· Interna onal Oil Pollu on Preven on Cer fi cate· Oil Pollu on Preven on Cer fi cate· Oily Water Separator· Oily Waste Collector· Tank Cleaning Contractor· Oil Spill Dispersant· Oil Spill Boom/Oil Spill Materials· Oil Sorbent Materials· Marpol Surveyor· Sewage Treatment Plant
Mari me Industry Authority · Exemp on Permit
Philippine Coast Guard – Mari me Safety Services
· No ce to Mariners· Special Permit to Dump/Discharge Waste and/or Other Ma ers (Vessels/Oil Rigs)
Home Development Mutual Fund · Membership Registra on / Remi ance Form
Lighterage Associa on of the Philippines · Cer fi cate of No Objec on
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GENERAL REGISTRATION FOR CORPORATIONS/PARTNERSHIP
Note :
All applica ons and suppor ng documents must be in four (4) copies and have cover sheets. Documents signed abroad must be authen cated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the country where
it was signed. All audited Financial Statements (FS) and special audit reports must be cer fi ed by an independent Cer fi cate
Public Accountant (CPA), with Statement of Representa on fi led with the SEC. Said Statement must indicate the CPA Cert. No., PRC/BOA No. and the PTR No. of the CPA.
All applica ons must indicate the Tax Iden fi ca on Number (TIN) of the incorporators, stockholders/members for corpora ons, and partners for partnership.
Registra on Procedure:1. Company representa ve submits necessary documents to Company Registra on and Monitoring
Department (CRMD), which checks documents for completeness;2. Representa ve pays SEC cashier a fi ling fee of 1/5 of 1% of authorized capital stock of proposed
corpora on on (Basic Fee) plus Legal Research Fee of 1% of Basic Fee;3. Documents are forwarded to Financial Analysis and Audit Division of the CRMD for review of fi nancial
and accoun ng aspects;4. Documents are forwarded to the Corporate and Partnership Registra on Division of the CRMD which
ensures compliance with Philippine laws;5. Documents are forwarded to the Assistant Director of the CRMD for approval and to the Cer fi cate
of Registra on; and6. Approved applica ons are brought to Central Records and Receiving Division for releasing.
I. Registra on of Corpora ons
A. Stock Corpora on:
Basic Requirements:1. Name Verifi ca on Slip (secure online or from SEC Name Verifi ca on Unit);2. Ar cles of Incorpora on and By-Laws;3. Treasurer’s Affi davit; and4. Joint affi davit of two incorporators undertaking to change corporate name in the event another
person, en ty or fi rm has acquired a prior right to the use of the same name or one similar to it (not required if Ar cles of Incorpora on has provision on this commitment)
Addi onal Requirements:5. Endorsement/clearance from other government agencies, if applicable i.e. Cer fi cate of
Endorsement from Department of Energy for energy related business ac vity.6. For corpora ons with foreign equity: Proof of remi ance by non-resident aliens and foreign
corporate subscribers who want to register their investment with the Bangko Sentral ng Plipinas (BSP) or an affi davit that they do not want to register their investment with the BSP.
7. For corpora ons with more than 40% foreign equity: applica on form (SEC Form No. F-100) is required by the Foreign Investments Act of 1991 (Rep. Act 7042, as amended).
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8. For corpora ons with applica ons with the Philipine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) or other economic zones a ach the Cer cate of Authority or Endorsement from said government agencies.
9. Addi onal requirements based on kind of payment subscrip on indicated hereunder:a. Cash:
1. Bank Cerifi cate of deposit of paid-up capital notarized in place where it was signed; and2. For corpora ons with foreign subscribers who want to register their investment with
the BSP, submit BSP standard bank cer fi cate of inward remi ance.b. Land and/ Building/ Condominium Unit:
1. Descrip on of the property showing the name of its registered owner, loca on, area, Transfer Cer fi cate of Title (TCT) No., tax declara on number and the basis of the transfer value (market value/ assessed value/ zonal value or appraised value);
2. Copy of TCT/Condominium Cer fi cate of Title (CCT) and tax declara on sheet, as cer fi ed by the Register of Deeds and the Assessor’s Offi ce, respec vely;
3. If transfer value : Latest zonal valua on cer fi ed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue;4. If transfer value is based on appraised value: Appraisal reports by a licensed real estate
appraiser (not more than six (6) months old);5. Deed of assignment with primary entry by the Register of Deeds;6. If property is mortgaged: Mortgagee/creditor’s cer fi ca on of outstanding loan
balance and his consent to the transfer of property;7. For assignment of a building where the assignor is not the owner of the land: Lease
contract on the land and consent of the land owner to the transfer;8. Affi davit of the transfer or that the building/condominium unit is exis ng and in good
condi on; and9. Affi davit of undertaking by any incorporator or director to submit the proof of transfer
of the property within the prescribed period).
c. Un tled Land:If the property/ies involved are un tled lands classifi ed by the Bureau of Lands and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as alienable and disposable lands are not covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988 (Republic Act 6657), the following documents should, in addi on, be submi ed:
1. Duplicate original or cer fi ed true copies, insofar as may be applicable, or: i. Proof of possession or that the subject land had been in the possessor’s open,
peaceful, con nuous and uninterrupted exclusive possession in the concept of an owner for at least thirty (30) years and that the possessor had introduced im-provements thereon, if any, (submit a cer fi ca on of the authorized offi cer of the barangay where the property is located, and at least two (2) adjoining property or claimants of the property; and payment of corresponding local real estate taxes);
ii. Duplicate original or cer fi ed true copies of the tax declara on, tax receipts and local real estate tax clearance;
iii. Affi davit executed by the transferor a es ng that;a. His adverse, con nuous and open possession of the un tled property may
ripen into ownership by virtue of acquisi ve prescrip on;b. The subject property is not tenanted (submit Affi davit of Non-Tenancy);
iv. Duplicate original or cer fi ed true copies of any deed, conveyance, mortgage, lease, or other voluntary instrument aff ec ng the un tled property duly recorded in the offi ce of the Register of Deeds for the province or city where the land is situated, pursuant to Sec ons 3 and 113 of PD No. 1529;
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v. Affi davit executed by the transferor a es ng to the:a. Existence (or non-existence) of easements over the un tled property;b. Kind of descrip on of the easement/s and its loca on; andc. Whether the transferor is the dominant estate or the servient estate by
virtue of such easement/svi. Undertaking (under oath) of the transferor/subsciber to answer for any liability
that the corpora on might incur by virtue of the acceptance of said property as paid-up capital;
2. Clearance or cer fi ca on from the Department of Agrarian Reform a es ng to the following: i. There is no other applica on or claimant to the un tled land;ii. It has not issued any Cer fi cate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) over the property
to any other part; oriii. The land is exempted from the coverage of the Comprehensive Agrarian Program
of the government;3. Blue Print Survey of the Plan, as approved by the Bureau of Lands, showing the
inclusion of such lands.
d. Inventories/Furniture/Personal Proper es:1. Descrip on of the property and the basis of transfer value (market value or book value);2. Special audit report by an independent Cer fi ed Public Accountant (CPA) on the veri-
fi ca on and valua on of the Property, or appraisal report by an accredited appraisal company, which is not more than six (6) months old, on the valua on of the property;
3. Deed of assignment of the property to the corpora on; and4. Affi davit of the transfer or that the inventories/furniture/personal proper es are exist-
ing and in good condi on.
e. Heavy Equipment and Machinery:1. Descrip on of the heavy equipment or property and basis of transfer value (market
value or book value);2. Appraisal report by the proper engineer (not more than six (6) months old). If property
is imported, the valua on report of the BSP shall be submi ed;3. Deed of assignment of the heavy equipment/machinery is exis ng and in good condi on.
f. Shares of Stock:1. Descrip on of the shares of stock showing the name of stockholder, stock cer fi cate
number, number of shares and the basis of transfer value (market value or book value);2. Audited fi nancial statements of the investee company as of the last fi scal year, stamped
receiving by the SEC and BIR;3. Deed of assignment of the shares of stock to the corpora on;4. Cer fi ca on by the corporate secretary of the investee company that the shares are
in the name of the assignor;5. Photocopy of the stock cer fi cates (the original copy should be presented for verifi ca on6. If shares of stock are listed in the stock exchange: Latest market quota on in the
newspaper or cer fi ca on from the stock exchange/broker on the latest market price of the shares of stock; and
7. Affi davit of undertaking by any incorporator or director to submit the proof of transfer within the prescribed period.
g. Motor Vehicles:1. Descrip on of the motor vehicles showing the name of the registered owner, make/
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model, plate number, chassis number, cer fi cate of registra on number, and market value;
2. Photocopy of the Cer fi cate of Registra on and offi cial receipt of annual registra on fee (the original copy should be presented for verifi ca on);
3. Appraisal report by a licensed automo ve engineer (not more than six (6) months old);
4. Deed of assignment of the motor vehicle to the corpora on;5. Affi davit of the transferor that the motor vehicle is exis ng and in good condi on;
and6. Affi davit of undertaking by any incorporator or director to submit the proof of
transfer within the prescribed period.
h. Sea Vessel/Aircra :1. Descrip on of the vessel/aircra showing the name of the registered owner, registry
number, technical descrip on, and appraised value;2. Cer fi ed true copy of the cer fi cate of ownership;3. Cer fi cate of seaworthiness/airworthiness issued by the appropriate government
agency;4. Appraisal report by a licensed mari me of aeronau c engineer (not more than six (6)
months old);5. Deed of assignment of the vessel/aircra to the corpora on;6. Affi davit of the transferor that the sea vessel/aircra exis ng and in good condi on; 7. Affi davit of undertaking by any incorporator or director to submit the proof of
transfer within the prescribed period.
i. Intangibles:1. Photocopy of the Cer fi cate of Registra on of Intellectual Property rights, mining
permit (for mining claims/right);2. Appraisal report by an accredited appraisal company (not more than six (6) months
old); and3. Deed of assignment of intangibles to the corpora on.
j. Net Asset (by way of conversion of single proprietorship/partnership into corpora on or by way of spin-off ):1. Ar cles of Dissolu on of Partnership;2. Audited fi nancial statements of the single proprietorship or partnership or division of
a corpora on (for spin-off s) as of the last fi scal year;3. Long-form audit report of item 2;4. Deed of assignment of the assets and liabili es to the corpora on;5. Separate deed of the assignment for land with primary entry by the Register of Deeds;6. List of creditors, with the amount due to each creditor and the consent of each credi-
tor, cer fi ed by the company accountant,7. Descrip on of the proper es with cer fi cate of registra on/ tles and their respec ve
book values;8. Photocopy of the Cer fi cate of Registra on of the motor vehicle (the original copy
should be presented for verifi ca on);
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9. Photocopy of the TCT/CCT and tax declara on sheet, as cer fi ed by the Register of Deeds and the Assessor’s Offi ce, respec vely; and
10. For single proprietorships: Department of Trade and Industry Cer fi cate of Registra on.
Note: • Item 5 to 10 shall be complied with only if applicable• The corpora on should use the name of partnership, drop the word “company” and add either
the word “corpora on” or “incorporated”, or its abbrevia on• The fi lling of the Ar cles of Dissolu on and Ar cles of Incorpora on or Increase of Authorized
Capital Stock should be simultaneous
B. Non-Stock Corpora on
Basic Requirements:
1. Name Verifi ca on Slip;2. Ar cles of Incorpora on and By-laws;3. Joint affi davit of two incorporators undertaking to charge corporate name in the event another
person, en ty of fi rm has acquired a prior right to the use of the same name or one similar to it (not required if Ar cles of Incorpora on has provision on this commitment);
4. List of members as cer fi ed by the corporate secretary, unless already stated in the Ar cles of Incorpora on; and
5. List of names of contributors or donors and the amounts contributed or donated, as cer fi ed by the treasurer. There shall be no fi xed amount of contribu on required but only such reason-able amount of the incorporators and trustees may deem suffi cient to enable the corpora on to start opera on, except in the case of founda ons which must have a minimum contribu on of at least One Million Pesos (Php 1,000,000.00).
ll. Licensing of Foreign Corpora ons
A. Branch and Representa ve Offi ce:1. Applica on Form
• SEC Form F-103 - for Branch Offi ce• SEC Form F-104 - for Representa ve Offi ce• SEC Form F-108 - for Non-Stock Corpora ons
2. Name Verifi ca on Slip;3. Authen cated copy of the Board Resolu on that (a) authorizes the establishment of branch
representa ve offi ce in the Philippines; (b) designates the resident agent to whom summons and othe legal processes may be served to the foreign corpora on; and (c) state that in the absence of such agent or upon cessa on of its opera on in the Philippines, any summons or legal processes may be served to SEC as if the same is made upon the corpora on at its home offi ce:
4. Financial Statements as of a date not exceeding one (1) year immediately prior to the applica- on, cer fi ed by an independent Cer fi ed Public Accountant (CPA) of the home country and
authen cated before the Philippine Consulate/Embassy;5. Authen cated copy of the Ar cles of Incorpora on with an English transla on if in foreign
language other than English;6. Proof of Inward Remi ance, such as bank cer fi cate;7. Resident Agent’s acceptance of appointment (not required if the resident agent is the signatory
in the applica on form); and
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8. For Representa ve Offi ce and Branch Offi ce of non-stock corpora ons: Affi davit signed by the resi-dent agent sta ng that the applicant is solvent and in sound fi nancial condi on.
lll. Registra on / Recording of Partnerships
Basic Requirements:1. Name Verifi ca on Slip;2. Ar cles of Partnership; and3. Affi davit of two partners undertaking to change partnerhip name in the event another person, en ty
of fi rm has acquired a prior right to the use of the same name or one similar to it (not required if Ar cles of Partnership has provision on this commitment).
Addi onal Requirements: 1. Endorsement/clearance from other government agencies, if applicable; and2. For partnership with foreign partners a. SEC Form F-105; b. Bank cer fi cate on the capital contribu on of the partners;
c. For foreign partners who want to register their investment with the BSP: Proof of remit-tance.
Note: If it is limited partnership, the word “Limited” or Ltd” should be added to the partnership name. Ar cles of Part-
nerhip of limited partnerships should be-under oath only (Jurat) and not acknowledged before a notary public.
IV. Other Applica ons
A. For Corpora ons:
I. Amended Ar cles of Incorpora on (for stock and non-stock domes c corpora ons)1. Amended Ar cles of Incorpora on; and 2. Directors’ or Trustees’ Cer fi cate - a notarized document signed by a majority of the directors
or trustees and the corporate secretary, cer fying (i) the amendment of the Ar cles of Incorpora on and indica ng the amended provisions, (ii) the vote of the directors or trustees and stockholders or members, (iii) the date and place of the stockholders’ or members’ mee ng, and (iv) the tax iden fi ca on number of the signatories which shall be placed below their names.
3. Endorsement/clearance from other government agencies, if applicable. If the provision to be amended is the corporate name, submit the following:a. Name Verifi ca on Slip; andb. Affi davit of a director, trustee or offi cer undertaking to change corporate name in
the event another person, en ty or fi rm has acquired a prior right to the use of the same name or one similar to it.
II. Amended By-Laws (for stock and non-stock domes c corpora on):1. Amended By-Laws; and2. Directors’ or Trustees’ Cer fi cate - a notarized document signed by a majority of
the directors or trustees and the corporate secretary, cer fy to (i) the amendment of the By-laws, indica ng the amended provisions, (ii) the vote of the directors or trustees and stockholders or members, (iii) the date and place of the stockholders’ or members’ mee ng, and (iv) the tax iden fi ca on number of the signatories which shall be placed below their names.
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III. Increase of Authorized Capital Stock
Basic Requirements:
1. Cer fi cate of Increase of Capital Stock;2. Treasurer’s Affi davit cer fying the increase of capital stock, the amount subscribed and the
amount received as payment;3. List of stockholders as of the date of the mee ng approving the increase, indica ng the
na onali es of the subscribers and their respec ve subscribed and paid-up capital on the exis ng authorized capital stock, as cer fi ed by the corporate secretary;
4. Amended Ar cles of Incorpora on;5. Notarized directors’ cer fi cate cer fying (a) the amendment of the Ar cles of In-
corpora on increasing the authorized capital stock, (b) the votes of the directors and the stockholders, and (c) the date and place of the stockholders’ mee ng, which shall be signed by a majority of the directors and the corporate secretary; and
6. Audited fi nancial statements as of the preceding fi scal year, stamped received by the SEC and the BIR.
Addi onal requirements depending on the kind of payment on subscrip on:
a. Cash:1. A report by an Independent CPA on the verifi ca on of the cash payment on subscrip on
to the increase in accordance with the Guidelines on On-site Verifi ca on provided for in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 6, series of 2008;
2. Copy of the offi cial receipt, deposit slip, bank statement or passbook and, for foreign Equity, Cer fi cate of Inward Remi ance;
3. Trial balance as of the end of the month immediately preceding the submission of the requirements, which shall include the addi onal capital infusion, as cer fi ed by the company accountant; and
4. Wri en waiver of pre-emp ve rights by non-subscribing stockholder.
b. Conversion of Advances/Liabili es to Equity:1. A report by an independent CPA on the verifi ca on of the advances to be converted
to equity in accordance with the Guidelines on On-site Verifi ca on as provided for in SEC memorandum Circular No. 6, series of 2008;
2. Detailed schedule of the liabili es to be off set, as of the date of trial balance, as cer -fi ed by the company accountant;
3. Trial balance as of the end of the month immediately preceding the submission of the requirements, which shall include the subject advances or liabli es, as cer fi ed by the company accountant; and
4. Deed of Assignment signed by the creditor or subscriber assigning the advances as payment for his subscrip on.
Note: Item 1 need not be submi ed if payment on subscrip on wos already refl ected in the audited fi nan-cial statements (item 6 of the basic requirements), submit a cer fi ca on from the auditor iden fying the creditors and the amount owed to each, in lieu of item 1 and the addi onal capital infusion is refl ected in the cash fl ow statement.
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IV. Merger/Consolida on:1. Ar cles of Merger/Consolida on2. Plan of Merger/Consolida on3. List of stockholders of the cons tuent corpora ons before the merger/consolida on and
list of stockholders of the cons tuent corpora ons approving the merger/consolida on4. Cer fi ca on, under oath, by the corporate secretary, on the mee ngs of the directors and
stockholders of the cons tuent corpora ons approving the merger/consolida on 5. Audited fi nancial statements of the cons tuent corpora ons as of the date not earlier than
120 days prior to the date of fi lling of the applica on in accordance with PFRS 3 (Acoun ng Standard on Business combina on)
6. For absorbed corpora ons: Long-form audit report of item 57. List of creditors, if any8. Cer fi ca on, under oath, by the president, chief fi nancial offi cer or treasurer, that creditors
have been properly no fi ed of the proposed merger/consolida on9. If at least of the cons tuent corpora ons is insolvent: Affi davit of publica on in a newspaper
of general circula on of the proposed merger/consolida on.
Note:1. If the surviving corpora on will not issue shares of stock or create addi onal paid-in capital: Disregard item 62. If the merger will be aff ected via increase of capital stock: Submit also the requirements for increase
of Authorized Capital Stock3. For consolida on: Submit also the requirement for the registra on of a stock or non-stock corpora on
V. Increase of Foreign Equity (for corpora ons registered under the Foreign Investment Act)Mode of Payment:a. Assignment of Filipino stockholdings to non-Philippine na onals
1. SEC Form No. F-101 or F-1022. Original copy of the Deed of Assignment
b. Issuance of new stocks from the unsubscribed capital stock1. SEC Form No. F-101 or F-1022. Form F-101
c. Increase or Decrease of authorized capital stock1. SEC Form No. F-101 or F-1022. Requirements for Increase/Decrease of Capital Stock
d. Merger or Consolida on1. SEC Form No. F-101 or F-1022. Requirements for merger or consolida on
VI. Equity Restructuring:1. Le er reques ng approval to undergo equity restructuring;2. Cer fi ca on, under oath, by the corporate secretary, on the board resolu on approving
the equity restructuring plan; and3. Audited fi nancial statements as of the last fi scal year, stamped received by the SEC and the BIR.
VII. Crea on of Addi onal Paid-In Capital:1. Le er reques ng approval for the crea on of the addi onal paid in the capital;2. Cer fi ca on, under oath by the corporate secretary, on the board resolu on approving the
crea on of the addi onal paid-in capital; and3. Audited fi nancial statements as of the last fi scal year, stamped received by the SEC and
the BIR.
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VIII. Cer fi ca on of Percentage of Ownership:1. Request for cer fi ca on;2. List of stockholders, showing the names, na onali es, amount subscribed and paid-up
capital of each stockholder, cer fi ed by the corporate secretary.3. Audited fi nancial statements as of the last fi scal year, stamped received by the SEC and
the BIR; and4. Stock and transfer book of the corpora on (to be presented for verifi ca on).
B. For Partnership:
I. Amended Ar cles of Partnership (to change partnership name):1. Name Verifi ca on Slip;2. Amended Ar cles of Partnership;3. Affi davit of a partner undertaking to change partnership name; and4. Endorsement/clearance from other government agencies, if applicable.
II. Amended Ar cles of Partnership (to change partners):1. Amended Ar cles of Partnership; and2. Deed of Assignment of partnership interest/ le er of withdrawal of partner/or affi davit of
death of partner.
III. For Other Amendments:1. Amended Ar cles of Partnership
IV. Dissolu on of Partnership:1. Ar cles of Dissolu on; and2. BIR Tax Clearance.
C. For Foreign Corpora ons:
I. Deposit or Subs tu on of Securi es Deposited by the Branch Offi ce1. Cover le er reques ng acceptance of the securi es deposit;2. Photocopy of the confi rma on of sale or original copy of the government bonds;3. Le er request for earmarking of treasury bills for SEC deposit, stamped received by the
Bureau of Treasury; and 4. Audited fi nancial statements as of the last fi scal year, stamped received by the SEC and the
BIR.
II. Amendment of License of Foreign Corpora ons:Basic Requirements:
1. Pe on for amendment of license; and 2. Board resolu on approving the amendments.
Addi onal Requirements:1. Amendment of corporate/ partnership name
a. Name Verifi ca on Slipb. Affi davit of a director/ partner undertaking to change company name
2. Change/ Appointment of resident agent a. Board resolu on or le er of appointment b. Acceptance by the resident agent
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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION
Registra on Procedure:
1. Single proprietorships are required to register a business name with the DTI. Registra on with the DTI is op onal for partnership and corpora ons. However, all three are required to register their business names with the SEC.
2. Pay registra on processing fee3. Fill-out registra on form as required4. Obtain registra on form (registra on valid for fi ve (5) years)
Business Name Applica on for Single Proprietorship:
1. Applica ons may be done through DTI’s online facility, Web-enabled Business Name Registra on System (WEBNRS) - h p://www.bnrs.d .gov.ph. Complete BTRCP Form No. 16.
2. Documentary Requirements to be submi ed to the DTI Offi ce where the business is located
For Filipino ci zen:
a. Must be a Filipino ci zen, at least 18 years old.b. Filipinos whose names are sugges ve of alien na onality must submit proof of ci zenship such
as birth cer fi cate, PRC ID, voter’s ID, passport If the applicant has a foreign sounding name acquired Filipino ci zenship by naturaliza on,
elec on or by other means provided by law, he must submit proof of his Filipino ci zenship such as:
• Naturaliza on Cer fi cate and Oath of Allegiance• Affi davit of Elec on or ID card issued by the Bureau of Immigra on and Deporta on,
or• Valid ID card issued by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) or Professional Regu-
latory Commissionc. Processing fee of Php 150.00 and Php 15.00 for documentary stampd. Payment of the applica on fee can be made at the DTI offi ce indicated in the Transac on Refer-
ence Number (TRN) acknowledgment form.
For Foreign Investor (Single Proprietorship):
a. Photocopy of Alien Cer fi cate of Registra on (ACR) updated the current year. Present original for comparison.
b. Accomplished DTI Form No. 17 under R.A. 7042c. Current wri en appointment of Filipino Resident Agentd. Clearance from other involved agencies such as Department of Science and Technology (DOST),
Philippine Na onal Police (PNP), etc.e. In case of alien retailer, current year’s permit to engage in retailer business per R.A. 1180.
Note: The registrant should comply with all the requirements for registra on within fi een (15) working days for the applica on to be processed. Otherwise, the applica on shall be considered abandoned.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (Municipal / City Hall / Barangay Hall)
BARANGAY CLEARANCE
Note: This is obtained annually within the month of January. The fee and requirements vary per Barangay or village.
Requirements:• Photocopy of SEC Registra on• Ar cles of Incorpora on/Partnership• By-Laws• Loca onal Map of the Business Site• Lease of Contract/Agreement/Cer fi cate• Clearance Applica on Form
LOCATIONAL CLEARANCE
Note: The fee and requirements vary per Barangay or village.
Requirements:• Loca on Map• Barangay Clearance• Lease Contract• SEC Registra on documents• Occupancy/ Permit (Building / Unit)• Business Permit Applica on Form
MAYOR’S / BUSINESS PERMIT
Note:• All business establishments are required to secure a Busines Permit or Mayor’s Permit before the start of opera ons• The permit must be renewed every January, Penal es are imposed a er this period.• Every city, municipality and LGU has slightly diff erent procedures, requirements and fees.
Requirements:• Accomplished Business Permit Applica on Form• SEC registra on documents or DTI - Business Name Cer fi cate• Sketch of the business loca on• Loca onal Clearance• Fire Safety Inspec on Clearance• Sanitary Permit (from City Health Offi cer)• Barangay Clearance• If leased, Lease Contract and a ach Mayor’s Permit registra on of the building owner/landlord as
Real Estate Lessor• If owner, a ach Transfer Cer fi cate of Title (TCT) or Tax Declara on (photocopy)• Registra on fee (the amount depends on the type of business)• Community Tax Cer fi cate• Land Tax Clearance• Police Clearance• City Trial Court Clearance• Health Cer fi cate• Tax Iden fi ca on Number
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYRENEWABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT BUREAU
RENEWABLE ENERGY SERVICE/OPERATING CONTRACT APPLICATION
Nature of RE Contract:
An RE Contract is a service agreement between the Government, through the President or the DOE, and an RE Developer over an appropriate period as determined by the DOE in which the RE Developer shall have the exclusive right to explore, develop or u lize a par cular RE area: Provided, that an agreement between the Government and the RE Developer for the explora on, development or u liza on of biomass resources shall be covered by an RE Opera ng Contract only, subject to the provisions of Sec on 25 of this Circular: Provided, further, that JAO No. 2008-1, Series of 2008 under R.A. No. 9367 shall govern the registra on and accreditaion of biofuel producers, in lieu of an RE Contract.
A. Stages of RE Contract:
The RE Contract shall be divided into two (2) stages, namely:i. Pre-Development Stage - involves the preliminary assessment and feasibility study up to fi nancial
closing of the RE project; andii. Development/Commercial Stage - involves the development, produc on or u liza on of RE re-
sources, including the construc on and installation of relevant facili es up to the opera on phase of the RE facili es.
B. Conversion of RE Contract:
i. From Pre-Development Stage to Development Stage/Commercial Stage - Upon declara on of Com-merciality by an RE Developer and a er due confi rma on by the DOE, the RE Developer shall apply for the conversion of the RE Contract, prior to its expira on, from Pre-Develoment Stage to Development/ Commercial Stage. The Declara on of Commerciality shall be based on the feasibility studies and/or explora on ac vi es conducted by the RE Developer.
ii. From Exis ng Service Contract/Agreement on RE Resources to RE Contracts under the Act. For an Exis ng RE project, the contract holder may elect to convert its Service Contract/ Agreement under applicable laws by applying for an RE Contract under the Act and this Circular. The approval of such applica on shall be carried out on the basis of it prior rights over the contact area. Any individual or juridical en ty with a valid and exis ng service or development contracts and agreements with the DOE/Government for the explora on, development or u liza on of RE resource shall be deemed provisionally registered as an RE Developer under the Act, which registra on shall subsist un l the issuance of DOE Cer fi cate of Registra on provided under Sec on 18 of the IRR. For this purpose, the DOE shall issue the corresponding provisional cer fi cate of registra on, pursuant to Sec on 39 of the IRR, upon receipt of the RE Developer’s le er of intent from conversion to RE Contracts.
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Who may apply:
All applicants for the issuance of an RE Contract shall comply with the following requirements:1. For RE Contract both during Pre-Development and Development/Commercial Stages covering all
RE resources and including hybrid systems, the RE Applicant must be a Filipino or, if a corpora on, must be a Filipino corpora on at least sixty percent (60%) of its capitaliza on must be owned by Filipinos and duly registered with the Securi es and Exchange Commission (SEC).
2. In the case of the explora on, development or u liza on of geothermal resources, the applicant may either be a Filipino, natural of juridical, or a foreign corpora on.
3. Consistent with Ar cle XII, Sec on 2 of the 1987 Philippine Cons tu on and applicable exis ng laws, any foreign-owner corpora on duly authorized to operate in the Philippines may apply for an RE Contract in the nature of a fi nancial or technical assistance agreement for large-scale explora on, development or u liza on of geothermal resources.
4. In case the RE applicant is a joint venture or consor um, the partners of the joint verture or the members of the consor um shall organize themselves as a corpora on registered under the Cor-pora on Code of the Philippines.
Checklist of Requirements:
I. RE Contract Applica on/Proposal
A. Legal Requirements:1. Individual or Single Proprietorship
a. Birth Cer fi cate - duly authen cated by Na onal Sta s cs Offi ce (NSO)b. Business Permit - cer fi ed true copy; andc. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Registra on (if applicable)
2. Corpora on/Joint Venture/Consor uma. Securi es and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registra on - SEC cer fi ed;b. By-Laws and Ar cles of Incorpora on - SEC cer fi ed;c. Cer fi ca on authorizing its representa ve to nego ate with the DOE;d. Business Permit;e. Controlling Stockholders and Percentage of their Holdings;f. Organiza onal - Chart of the Company;g. Parent/Subsidiary/Affi liates (if applicable); andh. Company Profi le
B. Technical Requirements:1. Track Record or Experience;2. Work Program with fi nancial commitment per ac vity;3. Curriculum Vitae of Management and Technical Personnel;4. List of Technical Consultants with corresponding Contract between the Developer and Consul-
tants showing their respec ve qualifi ca ons; and5. List of exis ng company-owned and leased equipment appropriate for the RE project with cor-
responding descrip on.
C. Financial Requirements:1. Audited Financial Statement for the last two (2) years and unaudited Financial Statement if the
fi ling date is three (3) months beyond the date of the submi ed Audited Financial Statement;2. Bank cer fi ca on to substan ate the cash balance (exact amount in words and numbers);3. Projected cash fl ow statement for two (2) years; and
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4. For newly-organized or subsidiary corpora on with insuffi cient funds to fi nance the pro-posed work program, it shall submit an Audited Financial Statement and duly cer fi ed and/or notarized guarantee or Le er of Undertaking/Support from its parent company or partners to fund the proposed Work Program. In the case of foreign parent-company, the Audited Financial Statement and the guarantee or Le er of Undertaking/Support shall be duly authen cated by the Philippine Consulate Offi ce that has consular jurisdic on over the said parent company.
D. Other Requirements:1. Le er of Intent / Applica on;2. Duly Accomplished RE Contract Applica on Form;3. Map showing the applied area (RE area of applica on: in case of ocean, solar, wind, and geo-
thermal, must conform with the DOE Blocking System);4. Applica on / Processing fees; and5. Dra Pre-Development or Development / Commercial Service Contracts.
II. Requirements for Conversion from Pre-Development Stage to Development / Commercial Stage:
1. Le er of Declara on of Commerciality declaring the RE project is commercially feasible and viable; and
2. Feasibility study and / or detailed engineering design of the RE project with the following corre-sponding documents:a. Resolu on of Support from host communi es and host municipality;b. Proof of Public Consulta on;c. Any form of legal documents showing the consent of the landowner if the project falls under
a private land;d. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Permits: i. Environmental Impact Study
ii. Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate (ECC) or Cer fi cate of Non-Coverage (CNC)iii. Forest Land Use Agreement (FLAg) / Special Land Use Agreement (SLUP) for area applied
in public domaine. Na onal Transmission Corpora on (TRANSCO):
i. Grid System Impact Studyii. Interconnec on Agreement, if applicable
g. Energy (Electricity) Sales Agreement;h. Other clearances from other concerned agencies (i.e., Mari me Industry Authority, Bureau of
Fisheries and Aqua c Resources, Philippine Coast Guard, etc.);i. Proof of Financial Closing;j. Final area for development (geographical coordinates /Philippine reference System of 1992
(PRS92);k. Payment of corresponding Applica on / Processing Fee; andl. Dra Development / Commercial RE Contract.
III. Requirements for Conversion from Exis ng Contracts to RE Contracts:
1. Le er of Intent from the Developer reques ng for the conversion of the exis ng Contract / Agree-ment to RE Contract;
2. Accomplishment report vis-á-vis work and fi nancial program;3. Updated Work Program; and4. Such other documents that may be required by the DOE.
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ACCREDITATION OF MANUFACTURERS, FABRICATORS AND SUPPLIERS OF LOCALLY-PRODUCED RENEWABLE ENERGY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
A. Who may apply: Any person, natural or juridical, registered and/or authorized to operate in the Philippines under exis ng
Philippine laws and engaged in the manufacture, fabrica on and suppy of locally-produced RE equip-ment and components may apply for accredita on with the REMB.
B. Requirements:1. Le er of Applica on addressed to REMB Director;2. Company Profi le or Business Background- must show proof of good standing, i.e. demonstrate full
compliance with the per nent rules and regula on governing the applicant’s business; 3. A copy of Ar cles of Incorpora on from the Securi es and Exchange Commission (SEC) or a Cer fi -
cate of Registra on from Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for single proprietorship;4. Nature and Scope of RE ac vi es (RE manufacturing, fabrica ng, and/or supplying of locally-produced
RE machineries, equipment, components and parts);5. Appropriate Business Permit in the name of the Company or proprietor - that it must be ac vely
engaged in the business involving similar ac vi es applied for accredita on, including cer fi ed copy of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Registra on;
6. Proof of technical, fi nancial and physical or logis cal capabili es to handle RE equipment, machinery, components and parts appropriate and commensurate to the scope of ac vity applied for accredita- on;
7. Track record, if applicable; and8. Such other documents as may be required by the REMB
Note: The processing period for any applica on for accredita on shall be within thirty (30) days from the date of submission of complete requirements to the REMB. No applica on for accredita on shall be accepted without due payment of applica on and processing fees.
APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION TO MANUFACTURE BIOFUELS
Requirements for Registra on of Biofuel Producers:1. Duly accomplished DOE applica on form 2. Proof of payment of fi ling fees3. Registra on with the SEC, PEZA, CDA and/or the DTI, as applicable 4. Cer fi ca on of Precondi on or Cer fi cate of Non-Overlap from NCIP for ancestral domains/lands
as applicable5. Feasibility study demonstra ng the technical, economic and ecological viability of biofuel produc on
and Construc on/Work Plan6. Developer’s Profi le7. Le er of Intent to supply a volume of biofuel8. Cer fi ca on from DA on feedstock supply and land use or supply contract agreement (if molasses)9. Sugar Regulatory Administra on or Philippine Coconut Authority Registra on as applicable10. Special Forest Land-use Agreement from DENR if the site is within untenured forest lands, as per
exis ng rules and regula ons11. CARP Exemp on from Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board if the land was classifi ed prior to
June 15, 1988 or DAR Land Use Conversion, as applicable12. Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate from DENR13. LGU Clearance and Loca onal Clearance
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NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES BOARDAPPLICATION FOR WATER PERMIT
Instruc on for Water Permit Applica ons:
A. No person shall divert or appropriate water from any public water source such as rivers, creeks, brooks, springs, lakes, lagoons, swamps, marshes, subterranean, or groundwater and sea water, without fi rst securing a Water Permit from the Na onal Water Resources Board.
B. Water Permit Applica ons must be fi led with the Offi ce of the Na onal Water Resources Board.C. Applicants should get fi rst a Cer fi cate of Water Availability from NWRB.D. Condi onal Water Permit (CWP) will be issued fi rst with one (1) year validity and extendable for another
six (6) months subject to compliance of the following requirements:1. Copy of the plans and specifi ca ons for the diversion works;2. Pump structure;3. Water measuring device and other required structures; and4. Daily stream fl ow data measurement of the proposed water source.
The following may fi le an applica on for Water Permit:
a. Ci zens of the Philippines; b. Associa on, duly registered coopera ves or corpora ons organized under the laws of the Philippines
at least 60 percent of the capital of which is owned by the ci zens of the Philippines.c. Government entities and instrumentalities, including government owned or controlled
corpora ons.1. All communica ons to the applicant, including Water Permit, will be directed to the mailing
address indicated. The Na onal Water Resources Board must be no fi ed immediately of any changes in address.
2. Applicants without a TIN must fi rst secure one from the BIR before fi ling a Water Permit Applica on.
3. Only ci zens of the Philippines of legal age, as well as judicial persons, who are qualifi ed by the law to exploit and develop water resources, may apply for a Water Permit.
4. The PMMO or NWRB Offi cial Receipt Number, the date and amount paid shall be indicated.5. The offi cial name or (local name) of the river, creek, brook, lake, etc. or the words spring or
groundwater, whichever is appropriate, shall be indicated.6. The loca on of the diversion point indica ng the si o/barrio and the municipality where the
diversion point is located.7. Indicate method of diver ng water whether by dam, pump, etc.8. Indicate the months during the year when the fl ow of the stream is considered low fl ow (say,
for example, from January to April).9. Indicate the amount of water applied for, expressed in liters per second.10. The purpose of which a Water Permit is applied for whether for domes c, municipal, irriga on,
power genera on, fi sheries, livestock raising, industrial, recrea onal or other purposes .11. If water will be used for irriga on, indicate the area of land in hectares and the crop to be raised.12. For domes c water supply, indicate the number of people served.13. For Industrial, such as mining, or other industrial purpose, make a brief descrip on of the
proposed project including, among others, how the water will be used, the amount of water needed for the purpose, the amount and quality of water to be discharged back to the source if any, and the proposed waste water treatment works to be provided.
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14. For hydraulic water power development, indicate the power plant rated capacity in kilowa s.15. Specify other uses for which Water Permit is applied for.16. Indicate the names of appropriators holding or claiming rights to the used of water including
the amount in liters per second and nature of use, both downstream and upstream of the proposed point of diversion.
E. Applica on with incomplete informa on and/or insuffi cient documenta on shall not be accepted for fi ling: 18-20. To be fi lled by NWRB Agent 21-22. To be fi lled by NWRB Staff
F. Accomplished applica on form must be in 4 copies and must be notarized and No ce of Water Permit
Applica on (WPA) must be in 10 copies. The no ce must be posted for 30 days at the following :• Bulle n Board of NWRB • Barangay Hall where project is located• Municipal Hall where project is covered • Provincial Capitol where project is covered• District Engineer of the DPWH • Regional Director’s Offi ce of DPWH• Regional Director’s Offi ce of DENR • Provincial Irriga on Offi ce (NIA)• Head offi ce of NPC • Water District (if exis ng)
Requirements In Filing Water Permit Applica on (Power Use):
A. Duly accomplished Water Permit Applica on and No ces
B. Proof of land ownership on the site where the structures will be constructed (any of the following: Cer fi cate of Title; Tax Declara on; Deed of Aale; Lease Agreement; Deed of Dona on; Cer fi cate from Local Government Unit (LGU) to u lize the source) - 2 copies
C. Loca on plan and vicinity map of water source (use scale of 1:50,000) showing: 1. Point of diversion of source of water (Longitude and La tude) 2. Nature of diversion works whether temporary or permanent
D. Corpora on/Partnership – SEC Registra on with Ar cles of Incorpora on & By-Laws and Cer fi cate of Latest Corporate Financial Structure issued by the Corporate Secretary and the list of incorporators;• Coopera ve – Cer fi cate of Registra on from CDA; • Single Proprietor – Cer fi cate of Registra on from DTI; • Water District – Cer fi cate of Conformance from LWUA; • Barangay Waterworks Associa on – Cer fi cate of Registra on
E. Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate or Cer fi cate of Exemp on (DENR-Regional Offi ce)
F. Brief descrip on of project which includes:1. How water will be used2. Amount of water needed3. Power expected to be generated4. Amount of water to be discharged back to source5. Measures to be taken to avoid water pollu on6. Scheme of development
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G. Well drilling data (Pumping Test, Well Log Data, and Water Analysis) in case of exis ng groundwater source.
Note: Well driller must have a valid NWRB Cer fi cate of Registra on
H. Other requirements as deemed necessary by the board: 1. Cer fi cate of Endorsement from Department of Energy 2. Cer fi cate of Registra on
Requirements for Transfer of Water Permit:
1. Pe on for transfer2. Copy of Water Permit3. Pos ng No ce from DENR, Municipal Hall
NWRB Fees and Charges:(Power Genera on)
Applica on / Filing Fee
NATURE OF SERVICE
Transfer of Water Permit
APPROVED RATES(in Php)
Cer fi cate of Water Availability
5,000.00
5,000.00
1,500.00
ANNUAL WATERCHARGES
WITHDRAWAL COST/LPS (in Php)
Power Genera on
Base Cost Not more than 10 LPS
More than 10 lps but not exceeding 50 LPS More than 50 LPS
5,000.00 2.75 4.25 5.50
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT BUREAU
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COAL OPERATING CONTRACT COCSource: Guidelines for COC Applica on (PECR 2009)
General Informa on:
1. Proponents may be any local/foreign individual company or group of companies forming a joint venture or consor um.
2. If a proposal involves more than one company, the following shall be stated in the proposal: a. Name of Operator and co-venturers b. Par cipa ng Interest of each co-venturer
• The Operator shall submit the proposal in behalf of the group.• The Operator shall meet all legal, technical and fi nancial requirements while each co-
venturer must be legally and fi nancially qualifi ed.
3. The DOE shall award one Coal Opera ng Contract for each Predefi ned Contract Area (hereina er called Contract Area) as given in the PECR 2009 Contract Area Map for Coal. The Contract Areas shall be annotated as on the said map (e.g. contract Area 1).
4. Submi ed proposals shall be in both paper and digital (CD-ROM in Microso Word, *.pdf or a web-
legible format) copies. Times New Roman 12 font and single line spacing is recommended. Figures shall be submi ed in an appropriate format, no larger than A3 size. If necessary for legibility, fi gures and maps may be submi ed at a larger scale as appendices.
5. Proponents shall submit a complete set of the following documents for evalua on by the DOE-Contract
Nego a ons Panel (CNP). The DOE-CNP may require submission of addi onal informa on/documents, as may be necessary, during evalua on of the proposals for clarifi ca on purposes only. A non-refundable applica on fee of Php 50,000.00 per area shall be paid by the proponent upon submission of the proposal. The winning proponent shall be charged a processing fee of Php 30,000.00 per block based on DOE’s Schedule of Fees and Charges in compliance with EO 197.
6. Both the original paper copy and the digital copy of the proposal shall be sent by courier, registered
mail or hand delivered to: Undersecretary Jose M. Layug, Jr. Department of Energy Energy Center, Merri Road Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Metro Manila, Philippines Telefax : (+632) 817-8603 Note: • All proposals shall be in at the me the contrac ng round closes. • The DOE CNP shall open the submi ed documents on the next working day a er the
closing of the round at 1000 hours Philippine me to check for their completeness. Proposals with incomplete documents shall be automa cally disqualifi ed from the contrac ng round.
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7. The following documenta on should be given:
a. A brief summary of the proposal should be given.
b. Work Program Documenta oni. Work program (discussion on the applica on of the diff erent explora on strategies
and methodologies to be employed in delinea ng coal resources at depth with subsequent manpower complement should be in detailed narra ve format and the Schedule of Ac vi es in Gan Chart) and minimum expenditure on annual basis for each ac vity with respect to the area or areas specifi ed in the proposal; and
ii. Narra ve presenta on of data and informa on (such as geology, stra graphy, geochemistry, geophysics, coal quality, resource es mate, resource indicators, etc.) indica ng presence of coal resources at depth.
c. Financial Documenta oni. Annual Report or compara ve Financial Statements
• Audited financial statements and annual reports for the last three (3) years or compara ve audited fi nancial statements not more than six (6) months at the date of fi ling;
• If latest audited fi nancial statements are unavailable, unaudited fi nancial statements not more than three (3) months at the date of fi ling may be submi ed;
• Par culars of the kind of fi nancial resources available to the proponent including capital, credit facili es and guarantees so available;
• Par culars of the kind of fi nancial resources available to the proponent including capital, credit facili es and guarantees so available;
• For newly-organized subsidiary corpora ons with insuffi cient funds to fi nance the proposed work program, a fi nancial statement of the proponent’s Parent Company shall be submi ed together with the Parent Company guarantee for full fi nancial obliga on. If the Parent Company is a foreign company, the guarantee shall be authen cated by the Philippine Consulate Offi ce; and
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Proponent’s NameNature of Applica onLoca onArea NumberNumber of BlocksSalient Features
Term
Cost Recovery
Taxes
Profi t Share
Importa on
PECR – Coal Opera ng ContractExample : Boljoon, CebuExample : Area 1 CBS Nos. 35-I-17, -18, -57 & 58Example: Four (4) Blocks or 4,000
Two (2) years explora on period plus two (2) years extension. An addi onal 10 to 20 years for development and produc on period plus 3 –years extensions not exceeding 12 years90% of gross income per annum: capital expenditure depreciated over 5 – 10 yearsExempted from all na onal taxes except income taxGovernment : 30% of the Net ProceedsContractor : 70% of the Net ProceedsTax exemp on for equipment, machinery, spare parts and materials to be imported
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• Cer fi ed True Copy of the latest income business tax return fi led with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and duly validated with the tax payments made thereon, if applicable.
ii. Projected Cash Flow:• Projected cash fl ow covering a three (3) year period to include the sources of funds
for future ac vi es.
Note : Minimum working capital must be equivalent to one hundred fi y percent (150%) of the cost of the fi rm work obliga on for the fi rst year of the Explora on Period on the Contract Area being applied for.
• Working capital refers to the company’s liquid assets [liquid assets consisting primarily of cash, temporary investments (marketable securi es), short-term receivables and deposits] less current liabili es. It should be net of the fi nancial commitment from other exis ng service contracts (if applicable).
• In case of consor um, each member’s working capital shall be pro-rata based on its par cipa ng interest in the service contract.
d. Technical Documenta on:i. Technical and industrial qualifi ca ons, eligibili es and work related experiences of the
proponent and its employees;ii. Technical and industrial resources available to the proponent for the explora on,
development and produc on of coal resources;iii. Experiences, achievements and track records of the proponent and its employees
related to technical and industrial undertakings; andiv. Organiza onal and management structure of the proponent
e. Legal Documenta on:i. Cer fi ed True Copies of the following:
• Ar cles of Incorpora on;• By-laws of the proponents;• Securi es and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registra on; and• Company Profi le and/or latest general informa on sheet submi ed to the SEC.
ii. Original Copy of the Cer fi cate of Authority from the Board of Directors of the proponent authorizing a designated representa ve(s) to nego ate the Service Contract. The said Cer fi cate of Authority must be executed abroad, must be properly authen cated by the Philippine Consulate Offi ce.
For fi nancial, legal and technical documenta on, if the proponent is a joint venture, all en es forming part of the joint venture shall comply with the above requirements. In addi on, the proponent shall submit a copy of the joint venture agreement. Furthermore, any proponent, ac ng singly or forming part of a joint venture, that is organized is a foreign country shall submit documents equivalent to the above, issued by the appropriate governing body and duly authen cated to the above, issued by the appropriate governing body and duly authen cated by the Philippine Consulate in the country where it is registered or where it operates.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT BUREAU
REQUIREMENTS FOR PETROLEUM SERVICE CONTRACT APPLICATIONUNDER A CONTRACTING ROUND (PECR)
(Source: DC2006-12-0014 as amended by DC2009-04-004 and 2010-03-0005 Contrac ng Round Guidelines)
General Informa on:1. Proponents may be any local/foreign individual company or group of companies forming a joint
venture or consor um.2. If a proposal involves more than one company, the following must be stated in the proposal:
a. Name of Operator and co-venturers b. Par cipa ng interest of each co-venturer• The Operator must submit the proposal on behalf of the group.• The Operator must meet all legal, technical and fi nancial requirements while each co-venturer
must be legally and fi nancially qualifi ed.3. The DOE will award one (1) Service Contract for each Predefi ned Contract Area (hereina er called
Contract Area) as given in the PECR 4 Contract Area Map for Petroleum. The Contract Areas shall be annotated as on the said map (e.g. Contract Area 1)
A proposal covering more than one Contract Area must have separate work programs and budget for each Contract Area being applied for.
4. Submi ed proposals must be in both paper and digital (CD-ROM in Microso Word, *.pdf, or a web-legible format) copies. Times New Roman 12 font and single line spacing is recommended. Figures shall be submi ed in an appropriate format, no larger than A3 size. If necessary for legibility, fi gures and maps may be submi ed at a larger scale as appendices.
5. Proponents shall submit a complete set of the following documents for evalua on by the DOE-CNP. The DOE-CNP may require submission of addi onal informa on/documents, as may be necessary, during evalua on of the proposals for clarifi ca on purposes only. A non-refundable applica on fee of Php 100,000.00 per area shall be paid by the proponent upon submission of the proposal. The winning proponent shall be charged an addi onal processing fee of Php 0.48 per hectare based on DOE’s Schedule of Fees and Charges in compliance with EO 197.
6. Both the original paper copy and the digital copy of the proposal must be sent by courier, registered mail or hand delivered to:
Undersecretary Jose M. Layug, Jr. Department of Energy Energy Center, Merri Road Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Metro Manila, Philippines Telefax: (632) 817-8603 Note : All proposals must be in at the me the contrac ng round closes. The DOE CNP shall open the submi ed documents on the next working day a er the closing of the round at 1000 hrs Philippine me to check for the completenes. Proposals with incomplete documents shall be automa cally disqualifi ed from the contrac ng round.
7. The DOE CNP shall open the submi ed documents on the next working day a er the closing of the round at 1000 hrs Philippine me to check for their completeness. Proposals with incomplete
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The following documenta ons shall be included in the proposal:
Documenta on Requirements
A brief summary of the proposal shall be given.
A. Work Program Documenta on: 1. All proposed Petroleum Service Contracts (PSC) shall conform with the DOE Model PSC. 2. Proposed work program (discussion of the explora on strategies and methodologies to be
employed in delinea ng petroleum resources at depth with subsequent manpower complement should be in detailed narra ve format and the Schedule of Ac vi es in a Gan Chart) and minimum expenditure on annual/sub-phase basis for each proposed ac vity with respect to the area or areas specifi ed in the proposal; and
3. Geological and geophysical evalua on of the Contract Area applied forDatabaseSeismic and well data on which the geological evalua on is based must be listed, and the loca on of these illustrated on a base map (seismic coverage with wells) in appropriate scale (1:50,000). Petroleum Poten al Analysis The following aspects for each Contract Area applied for must be described briefl y: • stra graphic and sedimentologic framework including reservoir development and reservoir quality;• structural framework including trap development and evaluation of seal/
reten on characteris cs; • basin development including source rocks, maturity and migra on; and descrip on of play types The analysis must focus on aspects that are considered cri cal in the evalua on of the prospec vity of the Contract Area applied for.Prospect / Lead Evalua on The following shall be evaluated for each prospect: • deposi onal environment / reservoir type(s); • trap and seal; and • hydrocarbon type, source, migra on and trap fi llThe following documenta on is required for each prospect: • overview map with coordinates and prospect;• seismic and geological cross-sec on(s); • seismic line showing well es, where relevant reservoir horizon me- and depth maps
presented at iden cal scales; and• seismic a ribute maps
Proponent’s Name
Nature of Applica on PECR – Petroleum Service ContractLoca on Example : Petroleum Contract Area 1Area ___sq. Km. or ___ hectaresSalient Features
Term Explora on Period is seven (7) years consis ng of ____ sub-phases, the dura on of which depends on the proposed work program.
Work Program and Expenditures
Contract Year and Sub-Phase / Work Commitment / Minimum Expenditure
Minimum Footage ___meters of test wells
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Resources Brief comments may be submi ed on the following: • method of resource volume calcula on; • hydrocarbon type; • choice of GOR and expansion/shrinkage factors; • choice of reservoir parameters; and • es mate of recovery factor Probability of Discovery Component probability factors and the probability of discovery must be explained and documented. The methods of risk analysis must also be briefl y described.
4. Economic and development concepts of possible discoveries: Reservoir Technology Produc on profi les shall be prepared for the diff erent resource es mate outcome for each prospect. The assump ons for prepara on of the profi les shall be described briefl y. These shall include: • number of development wells and fl ow rates; • possible produc on limita ons; and • the methods by which the resources will be recovered (e.g. drive mechanisms and reservoir
management) Technological Assump ons Development and transport scenarios for the diff erent resource outcomes shall be prepared for each prospect. In this chapter a descrip on shall be given only of the development and transport scenarios for the expected (most likely) resource outcome. Prospect Economics Development scenarios and produc on profi les shall be calculated for the diff erent outcome in the resource distribu on. Key economic parameters are calculated either by stochas c (Monte Carlo simula on) or determinis c (P10, P90 and expected/most likely) methods. Key economic parameters shall be calculated for each prospect.
5. Work program and minimum expenditure in respect to the proposal: Plan for explora on and work commitment A descrip on of the explora on strategy for the Contract Area applied for. This shall include: • seismic data acquisi on as appropriate; • explora on and appraisal wells; and• other geological and geophysical studies A proposed minimum explora on commitment including • Seismic program, size and ming
Line km 2D Aerial coverage 3D • Well program, number and ming
Depth Target • Other geological and geophysical work
Geochemical Reprocessing Sampling Others
Each item in the minimum explora on commitment shall be given a s pulated cost fi gure, the sum of which will cons tute the minimum cost of the work program.
B. Financial Documenta on: 1. Annual Report or compara ve Financial Statements
• Audited fi nancial statements and annual reports for the last three (3) years or compara ve
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• If latest audited fi nancial statements are unavailable, unaudited fi nancial statements not more than three (3) months at the date of fi ling may be submi ed
• Par culars of the kind of fi nancial resources available to the proponent including capital, credit facili es and guarantees so available;
• For newly-organized subsidiary corpora ons with insuffi cient funds to fi nance the proposed work program, a fi nancial statement of the proponent’s Parent Company shall be submi ed together with the Parent Company guarantee for full fi nancial obliga on. If the Parent Company is a foreign company, the guarantee shall be duly authen cated by the Philippine Consulate Offi ce; and
• Cer fi ed true copy of latest income business tax returns fi led with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and duly validated with the tax payments made thereon, if applicable.
2. Projected Cash Flow• Projected cash fl ow covering a three (3)-year period to include the sources of funds for
future ac vi es
NOTE: Minimum working capital must be equivalent to one hundred (100%) of the cost of the fi rm work obliga on (at least for the fi rst Sub-Phase of the Explora on Period) on the Contract Area being applied for.
• Working capital refers to the company’s liquid assets [liquid assets consis ng primarily of cash, temporary investments (marketable securi es), short-term receivables and deposits] less current liabili es. It should be net of the fi nancial commitment from other exis ng service contracts (if applicable)
• In case of consor um, each member’s working capital shall be pro-rata based on its par cipa ng interest in the service contract
C. Technical Documenta on: 1. Par culars of the technical and industrial qualifi ca ons, eligibili es and work-related experiences
of the proponent and its employees • The proponent shall submit an overview of its exper se and experience in petroleum
opera ons.• The proponent shall demonstrate how its exper se could contribute to cost eff ec ve
explora on and possible development of the Contract Area applied for. • A brief summary of the proponent’s experience from relevant projects within explora on,
fi eld development and opera on shall also be submi ed. The role and level of responsibility in the actual project shall be stated (Operator or Partner).
2. Particulars of the technical and industrial resources available to the proponent for the explora on, development and produc on of petroleum resources
3. Par culars on the experiences, achievements and track records of the proponent and its employees related to technical and industrial undertakings
4. Opera onal organiza on, including resources, exper se and experience
D. Legal Documenta on: 1. Cer fi ed true copies of the following:
• Securi es and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registra on and Incorpora on documents • Company Profi le and/or latest general informa on sheet submi ed to the SEC
2. Original Copy of the Cer fi cate of Authority from the Board of Directors of the proponent authorizing a designated representa ve(s) to nego ate the Service Contract. The said Cer fi cate of Authority shall be executed under oath by the Corporate Secretary and, if executed abroad, shall be properly authen cated by the Philippine Consulate Offi ce.
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For fi nancial, legal and technical documenta on, if the interested party is a joint venture, all en es forming part of the joint venture shall comply with the above requirements. In addi on, the interested party shall submit a copy of the joint venture agreement. Furthermore, any interested party, ac ng singly or forming part of a joint venture, that is organized in a foreign country shall submit documents equivalent to the above, issued by the appropriate governing body and duly authen cated by the Philippine Consulate in the country where it is registered or where it operates.
Summary:
The proposal shall only include data, analyses, calcula ons, interpreta ons and studies that are relevant to the Contract Area applied for. All studies that are employed in the evalua on of the Contract Area shall be reviewed in a summary containing both conclusions and the arguments for the relevance of the study. To facilitate the eff ec ve processing of the proposal, the headings in the Guidelines for PECR - Petroleum shall be used.
Criteria for Evalua on:
Proponents in the PECR4 for Petroleum shall submit the required documents in accordance with Department Circular No. DC-2006-12-0014 as amended by DC-2009-04-0004 and DC-2010-03-0005, as follows;
• Work Program Documenta on • Technical Documenta on• Financial Documenta on • Legal Documenta on
The objec ve of the DOE is to achieve thorough resource evalua on, effi cient and maximum explora on success in the contract areas. To this end, DOE will select proponents that can demonstrate a good understanding of the possible resource poten al of the block in ques on, and will carry out a work program that will effi ciently map and test this poten al.
Proponents shall have experience in explora on and fi eld development in similar areas and shall have the necessary risk capital and fi nancial capability to explore and develop the possible oil and gas resources.
In evalua ng the documenta on submi ed by each proponent, the DOE Contracts Nego a on Panel (CNP) will assess the proposal based on the criteria listed below. The weighing factors are indica ve and DOE reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submi ed.
Proposals will only be accepted upon presenta on of an original offi cial receipt of payment of a non-refundable applica on fee of Php 100,000.00 per area. The winning proponent shall be charged an addi onal processing fee of Php 0.48 per hectare.
Criteria Weight in PercentKey Elements
Work Program
Financial qualifi ca ons
Legal qualifi ca ons
Resource poten al and explora on approachWork commitmentDevelopment conceptsEvidence of available fundsFinance track record
Technical qualifi ca ons Experience and track record
Completeness and validity of required legal documents
30 %
30 %
30 %
10 %
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REQUIREMENTS PROCESSING TIME/DAY
VALIDITY FEES (Php)
Shipboard Oil Pollu on Emergency Plan (SOPEP)
Copy of SOPEPLe er of Request to Commander Mari me Environmental Protec on Command (CMEPCOM)Cer fi cate of Vessel Registry (CVR)/Safety Cer fi cateOffi cial ReceiptVessel Diagram
35 minutes 3 years 500.00
1.2.
3.
4.5.
Interna onal Oil Pollu on Preven on Cer fi cate
Le er of Request to CMEPCOMCopy of Accredited Oily Water Separator Cer fi cateCVR/Safety Cer fi cateCopy of Cer fi ca on Survey from the accredited surveyorForm A – Non TankerForm B – TankerOffi cial ReceiptCopy of Old Cer fi cate (for Renewal)
1.2.
3.4.
5.6.
5 days 5 years 1,000.00
Oil Pollu on Preven on Cer fi cate
Le er of Request to CMEPCOMCopy of Accredited OWS Cer fi cateCVR/Safety Cer fi cateCopy of Cer fi ca on Survey from the accredited surveyorForm A – Non TankerForm B – TankerOffi cial ReceiptCopy of Old Cer fi cate if for Renewal
2 days 5 years 1,000.00
Garbage Management Plan (GMP) and Garbage Record book (GRB)
Copy of GMP / GRBLe er of Request to MEPCOMCVR/Safety Cer fi cateOffi cial receipt
35 minutes 5 years 500.00
Oil Record Book (ORB)Copy of ORBLe er of Request to CMEPCOMCVR/Safety Cer fi cateOffi cial Receipt
35 minutes 240.00No Specifi c Validity
1.2.3.4.
4.
5.6.
1.2.3.4.
1.2.3.4.
REGISTRATION
Marpol Surveyor
Le er of Request to CMEPCOMAr cles of Incorpora onCompany Profi leOffi cial Receipt
6 days 3 years 1,000.00
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REQUIREMENTS PROCESSING TIME/DAY VALIDITY FEES
(Php)ACCREDITATION
Oily Waste Collector (OWC)
1. Le er of Request to CMEPCOM2. Ar cles of Incorpora on3. Company Profi le4. List of Equipment5. List of Qualifi ed personnel, 6. Copy of Contract with the vessel’s
owner7. Plan for the conduct of oily waste
collec on8. Emergency plan in case of injury/
accident9. Copy of the approved Phil. Ports
Authority permit for oily waste collec on
10. Disposal plan of waste11. Permit from DENR-EMB for land
disposal12. Contract of the company for proper
disposal13. List of transporters14. Transport registra on Cer fi ca on
from DENR-EMB15. Offi cial receipt16. Pictures with Headquarters of
MEPCOM (HMEPCOM)Personnel17. Copy of old OWC Cer fi cate18. Permit to transport if renewal
6 days 3 years 1,600.00
Oily Water Separator (OWS)
1. Le er of Request to CMEPCOM2. Applica on form (OWS)3. CVR/Safety Cer fi cate4. OWS Brochure5. Offi cial Receipt6. Pictures with HMEPCOM personnel7. Copy of old OWS8. Cer fi cate if renewal
6,300.006 days 3 years
Oil Spill Con ngency Plan (OSCP)
1. Copy of OSCP2. Le er of Request to CMEPCOM3. Company Profi le4. Offi cial Receipt
10 daysNo specifi c
validity required
1,500.00
Oil Spill Dispersant (OSD)
1. Le er of Request to CMEPCOM2. Applica on Form (OSD)3. Tes ng Material/Product sample4. Ar cles of Incorpora on5. Company Profi le6. Offi cial Receipt7. Copy of old OSD Cer fi cate if
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REQUIREMENTS PROCESSING TIME/DAY
VALIDITY FEES (Php)
ACCREDITATION
Sewage Treatment Plant
1. Le er of Request to CMEPCOM2. Marine Sanita on device’s opera ng
manual3. CVR / Safety Cer fi cate4. Offi cial Receipt
10 days 5 years 5,000.00
Oil Spill Boom / Oil Spill Materials
1. Le er of Request to CMEPCOM2. Applica on Form (OSB)3. OSB Brochure/Catalogue4. Product sample5. Ar cles of Incorpora on6. Company Profi le7. Offi cial Receipt8. Copy of old OSB Cer fi cate if
renewal
6 days 3 years 1,300.00
Oil Sorbent Materials
1. Le er of Request to CMEPCOM2. Applica on Form (OSM)3. OSM Brochure/Catalogue4. Product sample5. Ar cles of Incorpora on6. Company Profi le7. Offi cial Receipt8. Copy of old OSM Cer fi cate if
renewal
6 days 3 years 1,300.00
Tank Cleaning Contractor
1. Le er of Request to CMEPCOM2. Ar cles of Incorpora on3. Company Profi le4. List of Equipment5. List of Qualifi ed personnel 6. Copy of Contract with the vessel’s
owner7. Plan for the conduct of tank cleaning
ac vity8. Emergency plan in case of injury/
accident9. Copy of the approved PPA permit for
tank cleaning and berthing space10. Disposal plan of waste11. Permit from DENR-EMB for land
disposal12. Contract of the company for proper
disposal13. List of transporters14. Transport registra on15. Cer fi ca on from DENR-EMB16. Offi cial receipt17. Pictures with HMEPCOM Personnel18. Copy of old Tank Cleaning 19. Contractor Cer fi cate20. Permit to transport if renewal
6 days 1 years 1,600.00
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYOIL INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT BUREAU
APPLICATION FOR DOE ENDORSEMENT FOR BOI REGISTRATION AND AVAILMENT OF INCENTIVES UNDER RA 8479
Processing for DOE Endorsement:
1. Filing of Applica on A. BOI Registra on
1. Applica on le er addressed to the Director of Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) with the following: a. Acknowledgment from DOE-OIMB on business engagement in downstream oil
ac vityb. Detailed descrip on of the project ( meframe, target date of opera on)c. Investment Plan (project cost, list of equipment/machineries)d. SEC Registra on and Ar cle of Incorpora on or DTI Registra on
B. BOI Availment of Incen ves 1. Applica on le er addressed to the Secretary - DOE with the following:
a. Details of applica on, descrip on of investment subject for incen ves availment i.e. for 3% duty:
b. Descrip on and details of equipment for importa on (cost, supplier, loading date)c. Commercial invoiced. Cer fi cate of no local counterpart of equipment to be importede. BOI Cer fi cate of Registra on of registered project prior to incen ves availment.
2. Assessment/Payment of Processing fee3. Evalua on of applica on and prepara on of Memorandum of Approval (MOA) and Endorsement
Cer fi cate (EC)4. Recommend approval for the issuance of MOA and EC 5. Signing of MOA and EC6. Recording and releasing of MOA and EC
ISSUANCE OF DOE 2nd ENDORSEMENT FOR SEC REGISTRATION (Downstream Oil Industry Ac vi es)
Processing for Issuance of DOE 2nd Endorsement for Sec Registra on:
1. Submission of Le er of Applica on for endorsement addressed to the Director of Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) together with a copy of applicant’s SEC Ar cles of Incorpora on and By-Laws
2. Assessment and Payment of Fees3. Evalua on /prepara on of DOE Endorsement to SEC / Le er to SEC Applicant4. Endorsement of 2nd Endorsement to SEC / Le er to SEC applicant for approval5. Approval / Signing of 2nd Endorsement to SEC by the Director of OIMB6. Recording / Releasing of 2nd Endorsement / Le er to SEC applicant
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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AVAILING OF EXPORT INCENTIVES
Processing of Applica on for Cer fi cate of Availing of Export Incen ves:
1. Submission of Applica on and Le er of Request addressed to the Director of Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) with the following a achments:
• Commercial Invoice • Cer fi cate of Quality • Bill of Lading • Cer fi cate of Origin • Cer fi cate of Quan ty • Cargo Manifest2. Evalua on of Applica on/ Prepara on of Export Incen ve Cer fi cate (EIC)3. Endorsement of EIC4. Approval of acknowledgment Le er by OIMB Director5. Recording/Releasing of Acknowledgment Le er
TANKER APPLICATION FOR DOE ENDORSEMENT TO MARINA FOR CHARTERING / IMPORTATION / LOCAL CONSTRUCTION / CONVERSION OF SERVICE
Processing of Tanker Applica on for DOE Endorsement to Marina for Chartering/Importa on/Local Construc on/Conversion of Service:
1. Submission of Applica on and Le er of Applica on for endorsement addressed to the Director of Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) with the following requirement:
• Domes c tanker sta s cs in support to endorsement request and vessel par culars2. Assessment and Payment of Fees3. Evaluation/Processing of Application/Preparation of Memorandum of Approval (MOA) and
Endorsement Cer fi cate (EC)4. Recommenda on/Endorsement of MOA and EC5. Approval and Signing of MOA and EC6. Recording and Releasing of MOA and EC
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR NOTICE OF IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL, FINISHED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, LUBES AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
Processing/ Issuance of Acknowledgment of No ce of Importa on/Explora on of Crude Oil, Finished Petroleum Products, Lubes and Specialty Products:
1. Assessment and Processing of Fees List of Requirements: For Import No ce (Must be submi ed not later than 1 day prior to loading)
• Le er of no fi ca on duly signed by the importer with details on name and address of the exporter and consignee, type and quan ty of cargo, loading and discharge ports and dates, price (FOB $bbl) and vessels par culars with a ached proforma invoice and guaranteed specifi ca on.
For Export No ce (Must be submi ed not later than 10 days a er the departure of shipment)• Le er of no fi ca on duly signed by the exporter with details on name and address the
exporter, type and quan ty of cargo, loading and discharge ports and dates, price (FOB/CFR/ CIF $bbl) and vessels par culars with a ached Bill of Loading, Export Manifest and Release
Cer fi cate, Cer fi cate of Quality.
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2. Submission and Receipt of Import/Export No ce3. Logging and assigning of Reference Number4. Evalua on of no ce/prepara on of Cer fi ca on Le er5. Endorsement for approval of Cer fi ca on Le er6. Recording and releasing of Cer fi ca on Le er
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTICES
• Prior to engagement in lubes business manufacturing, recycling and marke ng• Prior to importa on/exporta on of lubes and specialty products
List of Requirements:• For Recycling / Manufacture
a. Business Permitsb. SEC or DTI Registra onc. Business Plan, scope of ac vity, facility, process storage & produc on capacityd. Clearancese. Fire Safety Inspec on Cer fi cate
• For ini al importa on/exporta ona. Business Permitb. SEC or DTI Registra on
• For succeeding importa on/exporta on
Procedures:1. Filing of No fi ca on le er prior to engagement in lubes recycling and manufacturing, marke ng/
importa on, exporta on2. Evalua on of No ce and Prepara on of Acknowledgment3. Approval of Acknowledgment4. Releasing of Acknowledgment
CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION OF OIL COMPANY PARTICIPANTS TO THE FUEL-BIOETHANOL PROGRAM UNDER RA9367 OR BIOFUELS ACT 2006
1. Submission of le er request addressed to the Director Oil Industry Management Bureau including business profi le, address, telephone and fax numbers together with the following:• Copy of BIR permit to import denatured alcohol as well as producer of ethanol-blended gasoline• Timetable of product launching or introduc on of product into the market.• Loca on, tank ID number and capacity (MB) of dedicated storage tanks duly approved by the
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and/or the Bureau of Customs (BOC), as the case may be, subject to issuances or regula ons of said agencies;
• Submission of list of retail outlets that will market E-gasoline.• The corresponding work, maintenance and/or retrofi ng program being undertaken to ensure
compa bility of the retail outlet/s equipment/facility to handle and dispense E-gasoline products for the listed sta ons that will market E10.
2. Evalua on/Prepara on/Approval for Accredita on 3. Assessment of Corresponding Fees 4. Releasing of Cer fi cate of Accredita on to the Applicant
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR NOTICE PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT
Issuance of Acknowledgment for No ce Prior to Engagement in the Downstream Oil Industry:1. Submission of No ce to Engage List of Requirements:
a. Applica on le er with business name, address, telephone and fax numbersb. Project or business plan indica ng the scope of opera on/ac vityc. List of facili es (Process and Storage) to support the proposed businessd. Process descrip on fl owchart, plant capacity and produc on ratee. Product guaranteed specifi ca ons for LPG/Liquid fuels outlets in addi on to the abovef. Authen cated copies of:
• Mayor’s permit, SEC and DTI registra on, loca on/zoning clearance• Fire safety inspec on cer fi cate of the facili es• Cer fi cate of conformance of facili es to na onal or accepted interna onal standards on
health, safety and environment • Product liability insurance cer fi cate or Product cer fi cate of quality• Environmental compliance cer fi cate, if applicable
2. Assessment and Payment of Fees3. Evalua on of No ce/Prepara on of Acknowledgment 4. Review/Endorsement of Acknowledgment5. Approval/Signing of Acknowledgment6. Recording and Releasing of Acknowledgment
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (COC) FOR LIQUID FUEL RETAIL/SERVICE STATION
Procedures:1. Filing of No ce to engage in the Retailing of Liquid Petroleum Products (LPP) and Submission of
Reportorial Requirements DC 2003-11-010 (Retail Rules)2. Desk Evalua on3. Field Valida on and Inspec on4. Assessment and Payment of Fees5. Prepara on and Approval of COC6. Recording and Releasing of COC to Applicant
Requirements for Cer fi cate of Compliance (COC) :1. Le er of Intent / No ce to Engage2. Current year Barangay Business Clearance3. DTI/SEC Registra on4. Zoning/Loca onal Clearance (LGU Concerned)5. Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate or Cer fi cate of Non-Coverage issued by DENR6. Building Permit (LGU concerned)7. Current year Fire Safety Inspec on Cer fi cate8. Reference Standards/PNS compliant statement (Cer fi ca on) for Facility/Design & Opera on duly
signed by either the Architect or the Engineer assigned with the construc on of the sta on 9. Current year Mayor’s Business Permit10. List of dispensing pumps, storage tanks with corresponding capaci es11. Lay-out plan of the sta on12. 5R pictures (not scanned) showing the full view of the sta on, RON pos ng, E-10 s ckers posted
at the dispensing pumps, price display board and informa onal signs13. Retailership Agreement/Supplier’s Cer fi cate14. Copy of the expired/previous COC (for the exis ng facili es)
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PROCESSING OF STANDARDS COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (SCC) & CERTIFICATE OF NON-COVERAGE (CNC) FOR AUTO LPG
1. Submission of Complete Set of Documentary Reportorial Requirements2. Desk Evalua on3. Field Valida on and Inspec on4. Assessment of Applica on Area 5. Payment of Processing Fee : Php500.00 – SCC/CNC6. Prepara on and Approval of SCC/CNC 7. Recording and Releasing of SCC/CNC
DOCUMENTARY & REPORTORIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTO-LPG BUSINESS(as embodied in Department Circular No. 2007-02-0002)
Documentary Requirements:a. Prior to Engagement in Auto-LPG Business:
1. Business name, address, telephone/fax number of the business offi ce;2. Proposed loca on and complete address of Auto-LPG Dispensing Sta on;3. Project or business plan indica ng the scope of opera on/ac vity; and4. List of facili es and proof of availability of such facili es to support the proposed business.
b. Prior to Commencement of Construc on:1. Department of Trade and Industry/Securi es and Exchange Commission registra on;2. Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate or applicable cer fi cate/permits/licenses issued by the
DENR-EMB or LLDA;3. Zoning/Loca onal Clearance;4. Building Permit; and5. Barangay Clearance for the proposed loca on.
c. Prior to Opera on:1. File a no ce to the OIMB of their offi cial start of business at least fi ve (5) days prior to the start
of actual opera ons;2. Current Fire Safety Inspec on Cer fi cate (BFP) and Mayor’s/Business Permit;3. PNS Compliance Statement for Facility Design and Opera on;4. List of Auto-LPG sta on personnel and proof of training and qualifi ca on;5. List of dispensers, storage tanks, and bullet trucks/lorries with its corresponding Cer fi cate of Approval
or any other similar documents as provided by the equipment supplier/manufacturer; and6. Engineering lay-out plan and latest photograph of the Auto-LPG Dispensing Sta on. Such lay-
out plan duly signed by a company designated project engineer shall indicate the following informa on, among others:• Number of tanks and type of installa on;• Loca on and distances between building structures and facili es and equipment;• Ingress and Egress;• Perimeter wall/property boundaries; and• Loca on and iden fi ca on of dispensing units/including hose reach zone.
d. Other requirements or informa on as may be required by the DOE-OIMB, such as, but not limited to, change of dealership or business name, expansion of LPG ac vity and temporary or permanent closure.
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For Auto-LPG Dispensing Sta on:1. Quarterly Sales and Purchase Volume;2. Applicable permits for any new, addi onal, renovated or refurbished facili es and/or changes in
their respec ve opera on within fi ve (5) days prior to commissioning or decommissioning, as the case may be; and
3. List of qualifi ed sta on personnel/a endant as provided for in Sec on 9 (c) of this Rule.
Processing of Cer fi cate for Household LPG:1 Submission of Complete Set of Documentary and Reportorial Requirements2. Desk Evalua on/Review and Checking of Documents3. Assessment and Payment of Fee4. Prepara on and Approval of Cer fi cate5. Recording and Releasing of Cer fi cate
CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS(as embodied in the IRR of the Downstream Oil Industry Deregula on Act of 1998)
1. Documentary Requirements for Refi ller:A. One-Time Submission:
1. Le er No ce to OIMB Bureau Director/Filing of No ce and it shall contain business name, brand name, address, and telephone/fax number.
2. Project or Business Plan3. List of Facili es and proof of its availability4. Building Permit5. DTI/SEC Registra on6. Loca onal/Zoning Clearance7. Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate8. Cer fi cate of Conformance of Facili es to Na onal or accepted Interna onal Standards on
Health, Safety, and Environment. B. Annual Reportorial Requirements:
1. Mayor’s Permit2. Fire Safety Inspec on Cer fi cate3. Product Liability Insurance or Product Cer fi cate of Quality
C. Semi-annual Reportorial Requirements:1. LPG Filling Plant Profi le2. Requalifi ca on Report on Cylinders3. Lis ng of Dealers4. Lis ng of Retail Outlets
D. Others:1. Inventory of cylinders (owned and on hand)2. Sales Volume per month
2. Documentary Requirements for Dealer:A. One-Time Submission:
1. Le er No ce to OIMB Bureau Director/Filing of No ce and it shall contain business name, brand name, address and telephone/fax numbers
2. DTI/SEC Registra on3. Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate (if applicable)
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B. Annual Reportorial Requirements:1. Mayor’s Permit2. Fire Safety Inspec on Cer fi cate3. Barangay Permit
C. Semi Annual Reportorial Requirements:1. Lis ng of Retails Outlets
D. Others:1. Inventory of cylinders (owned and on hand)2. Sales Volume per month3. Cer fi ca on from Supplier
3. Documentary Requirements for Retail Outlet:
A. One-Time Submission1. Le er No ce to OIMB Bureau Director/Filing of No ce and it shall contain business name, brand
name, address, and telephone/fax numbers2. DTI/SEC Registra on
B. Annual Reportorial Requirements1. Mayor’s Permit2. Fire Safety Inspec on Cer fi cate3. Barangay Permit
C. Others1. Cer fi ca on from Supplier
REGISTRATION OF FUEL ADDITIVES
Submission of Accomplished Addi ve Registra on Form with Suppor ng Documents
List of Requirements/A achments:• Pre-Manufacturing & Pre-Importa on (PMPIN Cer fi cate)• Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with the following info :
- Chemical Components- Percent Composi on- Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number- Physiochemical Characteris cs- Toxicity Informa on- Regulatory Status
• Complete Product Info Brochure, Analy cal Method/technique to detect its presence, Concentra on Limit, Emission Results, Engine Performance, Feasibility Studies
• Authen cated copies of government permits : SEC/DTI registra on, Mayor Business Permits• PMPIN abbreviated applica on (if any)
- Evalua on of documents and prepara on of Memorandum of Approval (MOA) for Permanent Registra on and Cer fi cate of Fuel Addi ve Registra on (CFAR)
- Review and endorsement for the approval of MOA- Approval and Signature of DOE Secretary - Recording and Releasing of CFAR
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY - NATURAL GAS OFFICE
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT IN THE DOWNSTREAM NATURAL GAS SECTOR
Processing of Applica on for Permit:
Submission of Applica on Permit Requirements to the Director, Oil Industry Management Bureaua. Le er of Intentb. Project Proposalc. Business Pland. Other documents required as listed below:
1. Evalua on for completeness and compliance of requirements2. Payment of Filing Fee (Fee to be determined)3. Order for No ce of Hearing and Publica on4. Publica on of DOE Order5. Conduct of Public Hearing6. Site Visit7. Evalua on of Applica on for Technical, Financial, Legal, Completeness of Requirement8. Submission of Per nent Documents (arising from technical, fi nancial, legal requirements)9. Finaliza on of Permit to Supply Natural Gas10. Endorsement for Approval of Permit11. Approval of Permit12. Releasing of Permit
I. Documents to Accompany Applica on for Permit to Supply Natural Gas:
All applica ons for Permit to Supply Natural Gas shall be accompanied by such documents as are applicable and relevant, in the form of exhibits, including but not limited to the following:a) Cer fi cate of Registra on with the Securi es and Exchange Commission (SEC), if applicant is a
corpora on; or Cer fi cate of fi ling of Amended Ar cles of Incorpora on and By-Laws, for exis ng corpora ons when applicable;
b) Company/Corpora on profi le and organiza onal structure (Philippines and abroad) indica ng complete names and posi ons of personnel and their respec ve roles and assignment;
c) Complete name and complete address of company/corpora on (abroad and/or in the Philippines)d) A cer fi ed true copy of applicant’s ar cles of incorpora on and by-laws, if the applicant is a
corpora on;e) A List of the names and business address of applicant’s offi cers and directors, or similar offi cials, if
the applicant is not a corpora on; f) If the applicant or any of its offi cers or directors, directly or indirectly, owns, controls, or holds with
power to vote, ten (10) percent or more of the outstanding vo ng shares of any Person or organized group of Persons engaged in Produc on, Transmission, Distribu on, or pricing of Natural Gas, or of any Person or organized group of Persons engaged in the construc on or fi nancing of such enterprises or opera ons, a detailed explana on of each of the above rela onships, including the percentage of vo ng strength represented by such ownership of shares. If any Person or organized group of Persons, directly or indirectly, owns, controls of holds with power to vote, ten (10) percent or more of the outstanding vo ng securi es of applicant a detailed explana on of each such rela onship;
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g) A cer fi ed true copy of the applicant’s Gas Supply Contract with its prospec ve customer showing details of its pricing formula and/or pricing mechanism or Pro-forma copies of contracts to be entered into with poten al customers for the CNG Refueling Facility. The supply contract shows volume of natural gas supplied is within the contracted volume.
h) A system-wide es mate of the quan ty of Natural Gas and rate of delivery during each year to its customer showing:a. Names and loca ons of Customers, showing the number of residen al, commercial, fi rm
industrial interrup ble industrial, and other types of Customers and the names loca ons of each fi rm and interrup ble Customer or more per calendar year together with an explana on of the end use to which each of these industrial Customers will put the gas;
b. Where applicable, total annual and peak day or hourly gas requirements by classifi ca on of service in subsec on (1) above, divided as follows:1. For each Gas Distribu on U lity where Natural Gas is sold by applicant at retail;2. For each buyer under a Gas Sales and Purchase Contract;3. For all main line direct industrial gas Customers; and4. Pipeline use and unaccounted for Natural Gas for both the applicant and each buyer under
a Gas Sales and Purchase Contract;c. Explana on and deriva on of basic factors used in es ma ng future requirements, and full
details concerning all other sources of Natural Gas supply available to applicant and to each of its Customers;
i) Interna onal Standards used in hauling/delivery, storage, and handling/dispensing of natural gas to customer;
j) Other LOI/documents/contracts on market for natural gas (customers) who will be supplied by the applicant;
k) Sources of supply of natural gas that will be delivered to the prospec ve customers, dura on of contract for the supply of natural gas to customers;
l) Cost of conversion of poten al market /industries, if applicable; andm) Mode of transpor ng supply of natural gas to customers
II. Documents to Accompany Applica on for Pipeline Permit: (Source : DOE Circular No. 2002-08-005)
All applica ons for Pipeline Permits shall be accompanied by such documents as are applicable and relevant, in the form of exhibits, including but not limited to the following:a) Cer fi cate of Registra on with the Securi es and Exchange Commission, if applicant is a corpora on;
or Cer fi cate of Filing of Amended Ar cles of Incorpora on and By-Laws, for exis ng corpora ons when applicable;
b) Company/Corpora on profi le and organiza onal structure (Philippines and abroad) indica ng complete names and posi ons of personnel and their respec ve roles and assignment;
c) Complete name and complete address of company/corpora on (abroad and/or in the Philippines);d) A cer fi ed true copy of applicant’s Ar cles of Incorpora on and by-laws, if the applicant is a
corpora on;e) A List of the names and business addresses of applicant’s offi cers and directors, or similar offi cials,
if the applicant is not a corpora on;f) If the applicant or any of its offi cers or directors, directly or indirectly, owns, controls, or holds with
power to vote, ten (10) percent or more of the outstanding vo ng shares of any Person or organized group of Persons engaged in Produc on, Transmission, Distribu on, or pricing of Natural Gas, or of any Person or organized group of Persons engaged in the construc on or fi nancing of such enterprises or opera ons, a detailed explana on of each of the above rela onships, including the percentage
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with power to vote, ten (10) percent or more of the outstanding vo ng securi es of applicant a detailed explana on of each such rela onship;
g) A cer fi ed true copy of the applica on for Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate with the DENR including its Environmental Impact Statement;
h) A cer fi ed true of Applicant’s Pipeline Concession or Franchise or charter where the applicant is a government-owned or controlled corpora on;
i) A cer fi ed true copy of the applicant’s Service Contract where the Pipeline is to be constructed and operated as part of Petroleum Opera ons;
j) A geographical map of suitable scale and detail showing:1. Loca on, length and capacity of the Pipeline;2. Loca on and size (rated horsepower) of compressor sta ons;3. Loca on and designa on of each point of connec on of proposed facili es with Customers and
Franchises showing communi es and Customers taking delivery of more than 10,000 MCF or 283 MCM of gas in any calendar month; and
4. Whether the loca ons designated in are to be served at wholesale or retail, and gas fi elds, or other sources of gas supply.
k) A fl ow diagram showing daily design capacity refl ec ng condi ons with proposed facili es in opera on, including:1. Diameter, wall thickness and length of pipe proposed to be installed;2. Size, type and number of proposed compressor units, horsepower required, horsepower
proposed to be installed, quan ty of Natural Gas to be used as fuel, suc on and discharge pressures and compression ra on;
3. Pressures and volumes of Natural Gas at the main line inlet and outlet connec ons at each compressor sta on;
4. Pressures and volumes of Natural Gas at each entry and exit point at the beginning and terminus of the proposed pipeline;
5. Maximum deliveries which applicant’s proposed Pipeline would be capable of achieving under most favorable opera ng condi ons with u liza on of all facili es with and without compression.
l) A descrip on of engineering design data to support the diagrams above-men oned and the proposed project, which explain:1. Assump ons, bases, formulae and methods used in the development and prepara on of such
diagrams and accompanying data;2. A descrip on of the pipe and fi ngs to be installed, specifying the diameter, wall thickness,
yield point, ul mate tensile strength, method of fabrica on and methods of tes ng proposed;3. When a pipeline is to be looped by construc on of a parallel pipeline, the length and size of
the pipeline each loop;4. If the daily design capacity shown in subsec on (j) is predicated upon an ability to meet
each Customer’s maximum contract quan ty of the same day, explain the reason for such coincidental peak-a-day design. If the design day capacity shown in subsec on (j) is predicated upon an assumed u liza on factor, state that factor and explain its deriva on.
m) A statement by applicant describing:1. The Service Contract areas accessible to the Pipeline that contain suffi cient exis ng or poten al
Natural Gas supplies for the ini al and subsequent stages of a proposed development project associated with the construc on or extension, and of the Pipeline; and
2. How the Service Contract areas are to be connected to the Pipeline; n) The proposed route of the Pipeline together with:
1. A map showing surface land-use and occupa on;2. A list of the names of the landowners; and
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3. A copy of the proposed access agreement or easements to be entered into with landowners. Provided that the submission of requirements 2 and 3 herein may be deferred to any me before the Permit is issued by the DOE.
o) A system-wide es mate of the quan ty of Natural Gas and rate of delivery during each of year of the Pipeline’s full opera on as well as the period when the Pipeline is used for commissioning and build up of delivery, together with;1. Names and loca ons of Customers, showing the number of residen al, commercial, fi rm
industrial interrup ble industrial, and other types of Customers and the names and loca ons of each firm and interrup ble Customer whose es mated consump on totals 283 MCM or more in any calendar month or 2,830 MCM or more per calendar year together with an explana on of the end use to which each of these industrial Customers will put the gas;
2. Where applicable, applicant’s total annual and peak day or hourly gas requirements by classifi ca on of service in subsec on (1) above, divided as follows:i. For each Gas Distribu on U lity where Natural Gas is sold by applicant at retail;ii. For each buyer under a Gas Sales and Purchase Contract;iii. For all main line direct industrial gas Customers; andiv. Pipeline use and unaccounted for Natural Gas for both the applicant and each buyer
under a Gas Sales and Purchase Contract.3. Explana on and deriva on of basic factors used in es ma ng future requirements, and
full details concerning all other sources of Natural Gas supply available to applicant and to each of its Customers.
p) If it is assumed that proposed Customers in new areas or fi rm and interrup ble direct industrial Customers whose es mated consump on totals 283 MCM or more in any calendar month or 2,830 MCM or more in any calendar year, will convert from other fuels to Natural Gas, to the extent possible, state the basis for such assump on and include a study showing es mated cost of conver ng Customer’s facili es to Natural Gas. The study should indicate the number of Customers of each of the other fuels which the applicant an cipates will convert to Natural Gas and the current cost of fuel to be displaced compared to the cost of Natural Gas on an equivalent Joule basis;
q) A detailed es mate of total capital cost of the Pipeline for which applica on is made, showing cost of construc on by opera ng units such as compressor sta ons main Pipelines, laterals, measuring and regula ng sta ons and separately sta ng the compensa on for right-of-way, landowner damages, surveys, materials, labor, engineering and inspec on, administra ve overhead, fees for legal and other services, allowance for funds used during construc on and other con ngencies. Include a brief statement indica ng the source of informa on used as the basis for the above es mate. If not otherwise stated, submit data on preliminary bids, if any, for the proposed facili es and recent experience cost data for facili es of similar character;
r) Plans for financing the proposed facilities for which the application is filed supported by documents describing:1. The ra o of equity and debt to total fi nancing;
i. For equity fi nancing, names and addresses of stockholders, the respec ve equity contribu on by value (paid-up and not paid-up) and type;
ii. For debt fi nancing, type of debt instruments, their maturi es, respec ve share in total debts, source of debt fi nancing, i.e., whether domes c or foreign.
2. A statement of an cipated cash fl ow, including provision during the period of construc on and the fi rst three (3) full years of the Pipeline’s capital requirements including interest and dividends;
3. A balance sheet and income statement for three (3) years from the most recent data available;
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4. Cer fi ed true copies of all applica ons and suppor ng exhibits, registra on statements or other similar submissions, if any, to the Securi es and Exchange Commission, including all supplements, changes or modifi ca on of the above; and
5. Any addi onal data and informa on upon which the applicant proposes to rely in showing to adequacy and availability to it of resources for fi nancing the Pipeline.
s) A concise statement se ling forth arrangements for supervision, management, engineering, accoun ng, legal or other similar services that will not be performed by employees of the applicant, including references to any exis ng or contemplated agreement to be entered into in connec on with the construc on or opera on of the Pipeline together with a statement showing any affi lia on between the applicant and any par es to such agreements or arrangements referred to in paragraph (d);
t) Provide reference tariff , Indica ve Tariff as well as any Tariff for which approval will be sought from the ERC, and deprecia on rates calculated according to the prescribed methodology and rate se ling procedures of the ERC; and
u) Pro-forma copies of contracts to be entered into with third par es for the Transmission or Distribu on of Natural Gas, including any code of opera ons of transmission policy.
III. Documents to Accompany Applica on for Permit for the Construc on & Maintenance, Expansion and Modifi ca on of Natural Gas Transmission- and/or Distribu on-Related Facili es:
All applica ons for Natural Gas Transmission- and/or Distribu on-Related Facili es Permits shall be accompanied by such documents as are applicable and relevant, in the form of exhibits, including but not limited to the following:a) Cer fi cate of Registra on with the Securi es and Exchange Commission, if applicant is a corpora on;
or Cer fi cate of Filing of Amended Ar cles of Incorpora on and By-Laws, for exis ng corpora ons when applicable;
b) Company/Corpora on profi le and organiza onal structure (Philippines and abroad) indica ng complete names and posi ons of personnel and their respec ve roles and assignment;
c) Complete name and complete address of company/corpora on (abroad and/or in the Philippines);d) A cer fi ed true copy of applicant’s Ar cles of Incorpora on and by-laws, if the applicant is a
corpora on;e) A List of the names and business addresses of applicant’s offi cers and directors, or similar offi cials,
if the applicant is not a corpora on;f) If the applicant or any of its offi cers or directors, directly or indirectly, owns, controls, or holds with
power to vote, ten (10) percent or more of the outstanding vo ng shares of any Person or organized group of Persons engaged in Produc on, Transmission, Distribu on, LNG Terminal and Regasifi ca on facility or pricing of Natural Gas, or of any Person or organized group of Persons engaged in the construc on or fi nancing of such enterprises or opera ons, a detailed explana on of each of the above rela onships, including the percentage of vo ng strength represented by such ownership of shares. If any Person or organized group of Persons, directly or indirectly, owns, controls of holds with power to vote, ten (10) percent or more of the outstanding vo ng securi es of applicant a detailed explana on of each such rela onship;
g) A cer fi ed true copy of the applica on for Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate with the DENR including its Environmental Impact Statement;
h) A cer fi ed true copy of the applicant’s Contract for Supply of natural gas, CNG or LNG and/or any legal contract that binds supply agreement between supplier and buyer;.
i) Hard Copy and Electronic Copy (for easy enlargement of details) of Original maps, plans, schema c diagrams, and fl ow diagrams of suitable, clear and readable scale and detail showing:1. Loca on, area and of the facility;
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2. Loca on and size (rated horsepower) of compressor units/sta ons;3. Loca on and designa on of each point of connec on of proposed facili es with Customers;4. Determine whether the loca ons designated in 3 are to be served at wholesale or retail, (if
applicable); 5. Geographical/vicinity/loca on map (indicate which way is North – South – West - East,
barangay, town, city, province, road/highway location, neighbors, establishments, f i e l d s ) , area, perimeter;
6. Plans- Floor Plans, schema c, and fl ow diagrams of the LNG Facility, with complete labels, specifi ca ons, opera ng condi ons and dimensions. Indicate loca on and arrangement of components- all equipment, machineries, storage tanks, je y, pipelines, metering, tees, bends, connec ons, regulators, valves, fi ngs, pigging, materials used, natural gas/CNG/LNG control, electrical, water, SCADA, safety/security systems;
7. Design and opera ng capacity of LNG Facility;8. Size, specifi ca ons, ra ngs/capacity, materials used, opera ng temperatures and pressures,
type/brand/make (including where built, date built) of all equipment, machineries, storage tanks, je y, pipelines, metering valves, fi ngs, including insula ons;
9. Maximum deliveries which applicant’s proposed facility would be capable of achieving under most favorable opera ng condi ons whith u liza on of all facili es with and without compression; and.
10. Detailed flow diagram of natural gas/CNG/LNG from supply source to outlet/output to customers; For LNG facility, indicate the liquid state and gaseous state of natural gas in the fl ow system diagram (color coded);
j) The proposed loca on of the facility:1. A map showing surface land-use and occupa on;2. A list of the names of the landowners; 3. A copy of the proposed access agreement or easements to be entered into with landowners; and4. A cer fi ed true copy of lease/rent/access agreement including period of lease/rent and name
of lessor.Provided that the submission of requirements 2 and 3 herein may be deferred to any me before the Permit is issued by the DOE.
k) A system-wide es mate/calcula on of the quan ty of natural gas/CNG/LNG delivery requirement versus demand from prospec ve customers;
l) A detailed es mate of total capital cost of the facility for which applica on is made, showing cost of construc on by opera ng units and separately sta ng the compensa on for right-of-way, landowner damages, surveys, materials, labor, engineering and inspec on, administra ve overhead, fees for legal and other services, allowance for funds used during construc on and other con ngencies. Include a brief statement indica ng the source of informa on used as the basis for the above es mate. If not otherwise stated, submit data on preliminary bids, if any, for the proposed facili es and recent experience cost data for facili es of similar character;
m) Name of contractors, consultants, engineering specialists, suppliers, designers involved in the construction of the facility; Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract a n d / o r Project Management (PM) Contract with reputable companies with the established track record in the natural gas facility design, engineering and construc on;
n) Plans for fi nancing the proposed facili es for which the applica on is fi led, supported by documents describing:1. The ra o of equity and debt to total fi nancing;
i. For equity financing, names and addresses of stockholders, the respective equity contribu on by value (paid-up and not paid-up) and type;
ii. For debt fi nancing, type of dept instruments, their maturi es, respec ve share to total debts, source of debt fi nancing, i.e., whether domes c or foreign;
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2. A statement of an cipated cash fl ow, including provision during the period of construc on and the fi rst three (3) full years of the Pipeline’s capital requirements including interest and dividends;
3. A balance sheet and income statement for three (3) years from the most recent data available;4. Cer fi ed true copies of all applica ons and suppor ng exhibits, registra on statements or other
similar submissions, if any, to the Securi es and Exchange Commission, including all supplements, changes or modifi ca ons of the above;
5. Any addi onal data and informa on upon which the applicant proposes to rely in showing the adequacy and availability to it of resources for fi nancing the Transmission-and/or Distribu on-related facili es.
o) A concise statement setting forth arrangements for supervision, management, engineering, accounting, legal or other similar services that will not be performed by employees of the applicant, including references to any exis ng or contemplated agreement to be entered into in connec on with the construc on or opera on of the facility together with a statement showing any affi lia on between the applicant and any par es to such agreements or arrangements referred to in paragraph (g) above;
p) Names of all tes ng authori es and other inspec on services and contractors to be employed in quality surveillance of materials and fabrica on and shall confi rm that such tes ng authori es and inspec on services meet the requirements of the ISO or its equivalent;
q) Interna onal Standards for : storage and handling of natural gas/CNG/LNG; fi re safety & preven on; natural gas/CNG/LNG leak safety, preven on, containment; seismic design of facili es considering other calami es;
r) Informa on on other interna onal facility designed similarly as the proposed facility;s) Profi le of carriers, trucks, trailers: owners of vessels/trucks/trailers, terms, number and capacity of vessels/
trucks/trailers, type, specifi ca ons, manufacturers, where built, age/date built of vessels/trucks/trailers to be used, compliance with interna onal Mari me Organiza on Interna onal Code for equipment of ships carrying CNG/LNG in bulk, contracts entered with owners of vessels/trucks/trailers;
t) Pro-form copies of contracts to be entered into with third par es/customers for the Facility, including any code of opera ons or transmission policy (applicable only to third party access);
u) A Cer fi ed True Copy of facility operator Cer fi cate of Acceptance of all works done by contractors. Kindly indicate full name, posi on, and signature of authorized Facility representa ves/personnel who will be signing the Cer fi cate of Acceptance;
v) Cer fi ca on from the President of Facility that the whole Facility, a er complete construc on/ refurbishment by all contractors, is in acceptable industry standards, safe to operate and poses no risk to the operators, the general public, and the environment.; and
w) Le er of Intent (LOI)/documents/contracts on market for natural gas/CNG/LNG (customers) who will be supplied from the facility.
Addi onal Requirements for All Types of Permit (If applicable):
1. Feasibility Study of the project 2. Geological survey and study of the area (land, soil, rock forma ons, above ground, underground,
undersea, seafl oor, under the seafl oor, water) where the infrastructure for the project will be erected.3. Atmospheric survey and study of the area (weather system, typhoon paths).4. Zoning/Loca onal Clearance and/or Cer fi cate of Approved Land Use Conversion if proposed site
is not within an industrial or commercial zone5. Barangay Business Clearance6. Mayor’s Business Permit7. Building Permit8. Mechanical Permit
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9. Sanitary/Plumbing Permit10. Electrical Permit11. Fire Safety Inspec on Cer fi cate from the Bureau of Fire Protec on (BFP)12. Na onal Water Regulatory Board Permit, if applicable13. System Handover Manual14. Health, Safety, Security, Environment (HSSE) Plan15. Emergency Response Procedure/Safety and Emergency Manual16. Opera on and Maintenance Manual17. Fire and Gas Electrical Checklist Manual18. Cer fi ca on of Personnel Training Conducted including results of competency assessment 19. Cer fi cate of Calibra on of All Metered Units20. Cer fi cate of Final Electrical Inspec on21. Cer fi cate of Occupancy22. Insurance coverage of the project (cer fi ed true copy). It should comply with and sa sfy
the Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Plan. The immediate locality and its people near the facility should be covered and protected by the insurance.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESCOMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES
APPLICATION FOR LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISE
1. Approval of company registra on with Securi es and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
2. Dra ing of the Franchise Bill. Company may seek assistance from the Commi ee on Legisla ve Franchises (House of Representa ves) in dra ing a Franchise Bill or secure a copy of sample bills.
3. It is preferred that the company securing a franchise shall select the sponsor of the bill who has jurisdic on of the district where the proposed public u lity opera on shall located.
4. Filing of the bill at the Bills and Index Division (House of Representa ves).
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT BUREAU
CERTIFICATE OF ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENT FOR ERC’S COC
Documentary Requirements: 1. Le er of request addressed to the Director of Electric Power Management Bureau2. Company Profi le3. Project background or descrip on (include: exact loca on, offi cial name of the facility, commissioning
date and off -taker of the electricity)4. SEC Registra on Cer fi cate and Ar cles of Incorpora on5. Historical Genera on Data (only for exis ng genera ng facility)6. Service/Opera ng Contract (for RE-based projects)7. Signed Memorandum of Agreement for the Trust Fund for ER 1-94
Procedure:1. Submission of Request to Electric Power Industry Management Bureau2. Power Planning and Development Division review the required documents. If complete, prepares
Cer fi cate of Endorsement3. DOE Secretary signs the Cer fi cate of Endorsement4. Payment of the processing fee5. Release of COE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ER 1 94 TRUST ACCOUNT
Documentary Requirements: 1. Le er of request addressed to the Director of Electric Power Management Bureau2. Company Profi le3. Project background or description (please include: exact location, official name of the faci l i ty,
commissioning date and off -taker of the electricity)4. SEC Registra on Cer fi cate and Ar cles of Incorpora on5. Proposed off -taker
LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT FOR THE CONDUCT OF GIS
Documentary Requirements: 1. Le er of request addressed to the Director of Electric Power Management Bureau2. Company Profi le3. Project background or description (please include: exact location, official name of the faci l i ty,
and commissioning date)
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ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR GENERATION COMPANIES AND ENTITIES WITH GENERATION FACILITIES
Checklist of Requirements:
Name of Power Producer:
A. General Requirements:1. Applica on Form (Form No. 1);2. Company Profi le (Form No. 2); and3. Three (3) year Opera onal History (COC Form No. 3), if applicable.
B. COC Applica on Fee : Php 10,000.00C. Technical Qualifi ca on:
1. Sworn Statement that each of the Facili es will comply with the Philippine Grid Code (PGC) and the Philippine Distribu on Code (PDC) for the dura on of the COC (Form No. 4);
2. Sworn Statement that the company and its genera ng facili es comply with and will comply with the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules and Manuals for the dura on of the COC, upon its registra on with WESM, when applicable (Form No. 5);
3. Management Contracts in force, when applicable; 4. General Plant Descrip on (Form No. 7);5. Loca on Map;6. Connec on Agreement between the Grid Owner (TRANSCO) and the Exis ng Genera on Facility
of Interconnec on plans/details with the high voltage backbone transmission system/grid of Distribu on System (for Embedded Generators) and/or Transmission/Distribu on Use of System Agreement, if available;
7. Philippine Grid Distribu on Code Requirements: a. Electrical Mechanical Plans and Diagrams;
b. Plant Specifi ca ons such as minimum stable load, maximum stable load, ramp up rate and ramp down rate, including plant effi ciency and heat rate, if applicable;
c. Technical Description of the Load to be served (for those in isolated areas and t h o s e serving dedicated loads);
d. Safety Rules/Guidelines;e. WESM membership, if applicable; andf. Details of its Communica on and SCADA Requirements, if applicable.
D. Financial Capability:1. Audited fi nancial statements for the two (2) most recent twelve (12) months period, if available;2. Schedule of liabili es, to include the following informa on: name of creditor, type of credit,
credit terms;3. 5-year fi nancial plan; and4. Documentation on financial track record of the Generation Company and its principal
stockholder, if available.E. Ownership/Control:
1. Articles of Incorporation/Partnership (for Corporation/Partnership) with Certificate of Registra on;
2. Business Name Registra on Cer fi cate (for Single Proprietorship);
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3. Updated lis ng of its Board of Directors and Senior Offi cials down to the level of Plant Managers;4. Complete list of Board of Directors and Senior Offi cials down to the level of Plant Managers;5. Type of long term debt and equity instrument, including amount and propor on to total
capitaliza on;6. Sworn Statement that the company complies with and will con nue to comply with the provisions
on cross ownership and market share restric ons under Republic Act No. 9136, its implemen ng Rules and Regula ons, and these Revised Rules for the dura on of the COC (Form No. 6);
7. Comprehensive and complete lis ng of Affi liates and Related Groups, including ownership and management structure; and
8. PSE Cer fi cate to the eff ect that they are listed with PSE, when applicable.F. Other Requirements:
1. Power Supply Agreements, if applicable;2. Memorandum of Agreement on the Establishment of Trust Accounts by the Genera on
Company and/or Energy Resource Developer and the Department of Energy on Benefi ts to Host Communi es pursuant to Rule 29 of the IRR of R.A. 9136;
3. Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate (ECC) duly approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR);
4. Department of Energy (DOE) Endorsement indica ng that the Power Plant Project is consistent with the Power Development program of the Government or with the Missionary Electrifi ca on Development Plan (MEDP) for power plant project located in isolated grids; and
5. Such other informa on or document/s that ERC may require.
REGISTRATION OF WHOLESALE AGGREGATORS
Procedures in Applying for Registra on of Wholesale Aggregators:
A. Applica on forms for Registra on of Wholesale Aggregators (WA) can be obtained from the Spot Market Division (SMD), Market Opera ons Service of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) during normal business hours, or downloaded from the ERC’s Website at www.erc.gov.ph.
B. Documents and Forms:a. Applica on Form includes:
i. Informa on on the Applicantii. Company/Corporate Informa oniii. Proof of Financial Sustainability & Viability Requirementsiv. Other Documentary Requirements
b. Verifi ca on and Cer fi ca on FormC. All applica ons shall be made using the forms provided by the ERC and must sa sfy all requirements as
stated above. Completed forms must be submi ed in two (2) hard copies and one (1) so copy to the SMD, Market Opera ons Service of the ERC located at 12th Floor Pacifi c Center Bldg., San Miguel Avenue, Or gas Center, Pasig City. Therea er, the SMD will issue the Order of Payment for the applica on fee.
D. Upon receipt of the Order of Payment from the SMD personnel in charge, the applicant shall pay the non-refundable registra on fee of Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00) to the ERC Cashier (located at the 14th Floor), through any of the following forms of payment:a. Cash;b. Company check (local or regional clearing only) payable to the Energy Regulatory Commission; orc. Manager’s/Cashier’s Check (local or regional clearing only) payable to the Energy Regulatory
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E. The applicant shall then present proof of payment of the applica on fee, accomplished applica on form and applicable requirements to the SMD personnel, who will determine whether the applica on has complied with the requirements.
F. The Applicant shall register with the ERC prior to implemen ng its Wholesale Aggrega on Contract. Provided all the requirements shall have been complied with, the ERC shall approve or reject an applica on within thirty (30) working days from the date of applica on unless ERC shall have required the submission of addi onal informa on, or ordered on reasonable grounds, the postponement of fi nal ac on on an applica on. A Cer fi cate of Registra on shall be issued upon approval of an applica on.
G. A Wholesale Aggregator shall inform the ERC of any material change in the informa on supplied in its applica on for registra on within thirty (30) days from the occurrence of such event.
H. The Cer fi cate of Registra on issued by the ERC shall be valid for a period of fi ve (5) years from the date of issue.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR WESM METERING SERVICE PROVIDERS Requirements Necessary for Cer fi cate of Authority:
1. Form 1 – Cer fi cate of Authority Applica on Form2. Form 2 – Company Profi le Form for WESM Metering Service Providers (MSP’s)3. Form 3 – Affi davit of Compliance with Philippine Grid and Distribu on Codes (PGDC)4. Form 4 – Affi davit of Compliance with WESM Rules5. WESM MSP Informa on Sheet
Other Documentary Requirements:
1) General Requirements:a. SEC Cer fi cate of Registra onb. Ar cles of Incorpora onc. Current /Latest General Informa on Sheet – SEC Form
2) Technical Qualifi ca on:a. Existence of the following facili es and equipment:
i. At least two (2) sets of Revenue Meter Calibra on and Tes ng Equipment to include the following:1. Single or three-phase voltage & current source (Phantom Load), with adjustable voltage
and current output and phase displacement;2. Reference meter standard of +/- 0.05% accuracy class or be er for AC power and energy
(accuracy must be traceable to IEC, IEEE or its equivalent)ii. At least two (2) sets of instrument transformer ra o and phase measuring equipment, compete
with its own standard transformers and phase shi ing devices.iii. A Calibra on Laboratory to house the reference standards and various calibra on, measuring
and tes ng equipmentiv. Meter Data Retrieval System, Equipment and other infrastructure necessary for the delivery
of se lement-ready meter data to the WESM at the prescribed delivery schedules;v. Equipment and resources necessary for performing maintenance and repairs on metering
facili es and equipment.b. Measurement Assurance Program and Procedures
i. Calibra on Program Planii. Offi cial Calibra on Traceability Chart indica ng the following informa on:
1. Source of Calibra on Traceability
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2. Standards Used for Transferring Reference Quan es; and3. Electrical Quan es uncertain es (voltage, current, power, energy, phase, me, etc.)
iii. Set of Procedures to include the following:1. Metering Facili es Commissioning to Service and Registra on thereof with the Market
Operator;2. Calibra on/Accuracy Tes ng of measuring and tes ng instruments and revenue meters of
the specifi ed accuracy class;3. Ra o Accuracy and phase devia on tes ng of instrument transformers used with the
revenue meters of the specifi ed accuracy class;4. Determining the uncertainty of measurements and values of quan es displayed by the
Reference Meter Standards; Procedures must be correct applica ons of mathema cal principles and techniques such as those presented in the ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty of Measurement;
5. Dealing with cases where errors of revenue meters and instrument transformers are found to be outside the permissible limits;
6. Dealing with cases where calibra ons/test are found to be erroneously performed or the results were erroneously documented, or if the meter reference standard used in the calibra on of revenue meters are found to be in a state of non-compliance with its specifi ca ons;
7. Organiza on, control, storage, and maintenance of offi cial technical documents and quality records;
8. Meter reading and collec on, valida on, storage, and delivery of data from the memory of revenue meters, represen ng the power and energy that fl owed through the metering point over a prescribed period of me.
iv. Other procedures that may be deemed necessary in the provision of metering services.c. Philippine Grid Distribu on Codes (PGDC) Requirements
3) Financial Capability – 5 year Business Plan4) Ownership/Control:
a. Ar cles of Incorpora on/Partnership (for Corpora on/Partnership) with Cer fi cate of Registra on;b. Business Name Registra on Cer fi cate (for Single Proprietorship);c. Charters for Government Agencies/Government Owned and Controlled Corpora ons;d. Updated lis ng of shareholders and corresponding equity shares, as evidenced by the most recent
General Informa on Sheet fi led with Securi es and Exchange Commission, if applicable.5) Such other informa on or documents that may be required by the ERC.
Fees and Charges:
Php 0.75 or Php 10,000 whichever is higher.
Sec on 2.2.2 and 2.3.6 of the WESM Rules
For the WESM Metering Services Provider’s Cer fi cate (for 3 years dura on):For each one hundred pesos of the capital stock subscribed and paid up. The said fees shall be paid upon applica on or renewal of the CA.
NATURE OF FEES LEGAL BASIS FEES
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RETAIL ELECTRICITY SUPPLIERS’ LICENSE APPLICATION
Checklist of Requirements for Suppliers’ License Applica on:
1. Accomplished RES Informa on sheet (2 hard copies and 1 so copy)2. Ar cles of Incorpora on/Partnership with Cer fi cate of Registra on (for juridical person)3. Business Name Registra on Cer fi cate (single proprietorship)4. Mayor’s Permit5. Cer fi ed true copies of audited FS for the 2 most recent 12-month periods, or for the life of the
business if it has been in existence for less than 2 years, if applicable6. If affi liate, cer fi ed true copies of audited FS for the 2 recent years of its parent company, as submi ed
in its annual reports to shareholders7. Projected fi ve-year Financial Statement and fi ve-year Business Plan8. List of Affi liates engaged in the genera on, distribu on and retail supply of electricity, and their
corresponding business addresses9. Financial and Credit Requirements (any of the following):
a. Investment grade credit ra ng by a reputable credit bureau; orb. Proof of unused cash resources with an amount equivalent to the Applicant’s expected monthly
billings, or Php 5 Million, whichever is higher, with a ached proof creditworthiness confi rmed through the cer fi ca on of companies (including Genera on Companies, NGCP and DUs) that have extended credit line to the Applicant; or if the Applicant is an affi liate or subsidiary and the Applicant has yet to commence opera on as an RES, as sworn statement from the parent company that it shall infuse the required working capital of the Applicant for its RES business, with suppor ng documents regarding the parent company’s capability to support the Applicant.
10. Security Deposit Requirements:a. Cer fi ca on from a commercial bank that applicant can avail bank’s escrow facility (for applicants
intending to collect deposits from its customers)b. Cer fi ca on from a commercial bank sta ng the amount deposited in escrow (for applicants
who have collected deposits from customers)11. Technical and Managerial Resource Capability:
a. Ability and knowledge to operate and manage an electricity supply business, which involves the requirement to understand the Commission’s rules, codes and guidelines, and their applica on;
b. Ability to set-up and operate within the customer switching system approved by ERC, an automated informa on exchange associated with business to business (B2B) communica ons and transac ons;
c. Technical ability to enter into any necessary access or interconnec on arrangements or other required contracts with NGCP and or more DUs;
d. Technical ability to secure genera on through compliance with all applicable requirements of the Market Operator, if applicable;
e. Technical ability to meet its transac onal requirements with the Market Operator or contractual obliga ons with any industry par cipant, if applicable; and
f. Adequate staffi ng and employee training to meet all service level commitments.12. Sworn Statement that:
a. Applicant shall comply with the Code of Conduct and Compe on Rules;b. Applicant of Affi liate thereof or any stockholder, director or offi cer or any of their rela ves
within the 4th civil degree of consanguinity or affi nity, legi mate or common law, does not own any interest, directly or indirectly, in the Philippine Electricity Market Corpora on (PEMC) and the Independent Market Operator (IMO);
c. No offi cer or director of the Applicant is an offi cer or director of the NGCP/TRANSCO; and
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d. Applica on within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity and their respec ve spouses, shall not be allowed to hold any shares of stock in NGCP; Provided, that the cross-ownership prohibi on under this provision shall not apply to a rela ve by blood or marriage, if such rela ve of any stockholder, director or offi cer of NGCP has no employment, consultancy, fi duciary, contractual, commercial or other economic rela onship or interest in the RES or Local RES; Provided, further, that this prohibi on on cross-ownership shall not apply to:i. Ownership of shares of stock in a company listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange even if
such listed company is a RES or Local RES, if such share ownership is not more than one per centum (1%) of the total outstanding shares of such listed RES or Local RES; or
ii. Ownership of shares of stock which is not more than one per centum (1%) in a company listed in the PSE which owns or controls shares of stock in the listed corporate stockholder of the NGCP shall not own more than one per centum (1%) of the shares of stock or equity interest in any RES or Local RES.
Fees and Charges:
The Applicant shall pay the applica on fee of Three Thousand Pesos (Php 3,000.00) upon its fi ling of applica on or renewal of license. Upon issuance of license or renewal of an RES License, the Applicant shall likewise pay the RES License fee equivalent to whichever is higher among the following:
a. Seventy fi ve centavos (Php 0.75) for each one hundred pesos of whichever is applicable of the following:1. The capital stock subscribed and paid up of the corpora on or if the applicant is a Partnership
or Sole Proprietorship, the capitaliza on or the total capital invested into the business; or2. In the event an Applicant has two or more businesses, the capitaliza on allocated for the
supply business. Should the applicant have two or more business which are electricity related, the capitaliza on shall be based on the ERC-approved BSUP; or
b. Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00).
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NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINESTRANSMISSION SERVICE APPLICATION
Requirements on the Processing of Transmission Service Applica on:1. Le er of Applica on for Transmission Service2. ERC Load Approval3. DOE Accredita on (Generator)4. System Impact Assessment
a. Proposed Connec on Point and Vicinity Mapb. Load Forecast
5. Off er of Service for Grid Impact Studies (op onal)6. Grid Impact Study (Generator and other Loads)
a. Generator Datab. Downpayment (30%)c. Remaining Balance (70%)
7. Off er of Service for Facili es Study/ Contract for Technical Services (op onal)a. Scope of Work (as requested)b. Cost of Servicesc. Dura on
8. Connec on Agreement9. Submission of Statement of Readiness to Connect10. Issuance of Cer fi cate of Technical Requirements
a. District Offi ce Clearanceb. Metering Services Group (MSG) Clearancec. Maintenance and Tes ng Division (MTD) Clearanced. System Operator (SO) Clearance (if applicable)
11. Serving of Transmission Service Agreement (TSA)12. Relevant Schedules
a. Open Access Transmission Service (OATS) Servicesb. Standard Planning Datac. Detailed Planning Data (for Generator Customers) d. Electrical Drawingse. Connec on Point Drawingsf. Asset Boundaryg. Protec on Arrangement and Se ngsh. Metering Requirementsi. No cesj. Provisional Maintenance Schedulek. Tes ng and Commisioning (new delivery Point)l. Load Sheddingm. Con ngency Ac onsn. Cri cal Events Listo. Statement of Readiness to Connect (new delivery Point)
13. Issuance of Approval to Connect14. Energiza on of Customer’s Facili es15. Payment of Security Deposit
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYENERGY UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT BUREAU
CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATIONNatural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport (NGVPPT)
Procedures in Processing Applica on:
1. Applicant submits complete set of Applica on requirements to the Offi ce of the Director of Energy U liza on Management Bureau (EUMB).
2. Documents forwarded to the Alterna ve Fuels and Energy Technology Division (AFETD) for checking of completeness of documents, offi cial acceptance and recording of the applica on.
3. Applicant pays the processing fee of Php 5,000.00 at the Treasury Division.4. AFETD conducts technical valida on, inspec on and evaluates applica on and prepares report.5. AFETD endorses the applica on to NGVPPT Commi ee.6. EUMB Director and NGVPPT Commi ee deliberate and recommends for the approval of the Cer fi cate
of Accredita on (CA). 7. DOE Secretary or Undersecretary approves the Cer fi cate of Accredita on.8. AFETD records and transmits the CA.
List of Requirements:
Three (3) sets of the following:1. Duly accomplished and Notarized Applica on Form2. Business Name and Brand3. Business Proposal / Feasibility Study4. Business Permits5. Technical Licensing Agreement / Cer fi ca on6. Photocopy of valid Cer fi cate of Accredita on7. Offi cial Receipt8. Other documents as required by DOE-EUMB/AFETD & NGVPPT-TWG/DOE-TWG
APPLICATION FOR ENERGY SERVICE COMPANY ACCREDITATION (ESCO)
Procedures in Processing Applica on:
1. Applicant submits complete set of Applica on requirements to the Offi ce of the Director of EUMB.2. Documents forwarded to the Energy Effi ciency and Conserva on Division (EECD) for checking of
completeness of documents, offi cial acceptance, recording and evalua on of the applica on.3. EECD does the fi nal assessment, re-evalua on of the applica on and the dra ing of report.4. Applicant pays the processing fee of Php 5,000.00 at the Treasury Division.5. EECD endorses the applica on to ESCO Accredita on Commi ee.6. EUMB Director and ESCO Commi ee do the fi nal review, deliberate and recommend for the approval of
the Accredita on. 7. DOE Secretary approves the ESCO Accredita on.8. Applicant pays the Cer fi ca on of Accredita on of Php 10,000.00 at the Treasury Division.9. EECD records and issues the Cer fi cate of Accredita on.
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PROJECT PREPARATION FUND
Par al loan fund intended to assist renewable energy developers’ cost of preliminary ac vi es such as market assessment, technical data gathering, site assessment, engineering design and feasibility study.
Loanable Amount: Up to fi y percent (50%) of the total cost of project prepara on ac vi es but in no case shall exceed Php5 million.
Requirements for Applica on:1. Duly accomplished PPF Applica on Availment Form 2. Brief write-up on the project and its proponents (maximum of 2 pages)3. Copy of pre-feasibility study (As a minimum requirement, only projects with pre-feasibility studies showing
technical and fi nancial viability shall qualify for funding by the PPF. The proponent is required to a ach the pre-feasibility study to the PPF loan applica on)
4. Work plan with milestones and corresponding disbursement schedule.5. Non-refundable applica on fee of Php 1,000.00 to be deposited to LBP Trust Account No. 05-063
with Account No. 3401-0537-00. Two (2) copies of the validated deposit slip should be included in the applica on form.
Applica on for PPF loan may be submi ed to the nearest LANDBANK Lending Centers na onwide or directly to the LBP Head Offi ce with the following address: PPF PROGRAM MANAGER Environmental Program and Management Department 18th/F LBP Plaza, 1598 M.H. del Pilar cor. Dr. J. Quintos St., Malate, Manila Tel. Nos. (632) 405-7339; (632) 405-7340; (632) 405-7736
CARBON FINANCE SUPPORT FACILITY
This is a support facility for CDM projects such as renewable energy, energy effi ciency, waste management and fuel switching (e.g. coal to natural gas or renewable energy) projects.
LANDBANK - Environment Program and Management Department Land Bank of the Philippines 30th/F, LBP Plaza, 1598 M.H. Del Pilar corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Malate, Manila Tel Nos.: (632) 405-7735 to 36 Fax No.: (632) 528-8484
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Objec ve: To signifi cantly reduce the direct consump on of primary energy (e.g., diesel, coal, gas) and direct greenhouse gas emissions.
Eligible Borrowers:• Private sector and en es (sole proprietorship, partnership, corpora on of at least 70% Filipino-owned,
coopera ves and associa ons)• Local Government Units (LGUs); Na onal Government Agencies (NGAs)• Government Owned and Controlled Corpora ons (GOCCs)
Eligible Projects:All types of investments directly reducing primary energy (e.g., diesel, coal, gas) consump on and/or direct greenhouse gas emissions, such as:• Replacement or retrofitting or energy efficiency modernization of Chlorofluorocarbons (CF),
Hydrofl ourocarbons (HFC) and Hydrochlorofl uorocarbons (HCFC) chillers• Installa on or energy effi cient moderniza on of biomass cogenera on facili es, such as cogenera on
from sugar base, rice husk, coconut husk, methane from piggeries or poultries, or food and beverage processing industries
• Replacement or energy effi cient moderniza on of machinery and equipment powered by primary energy resources (e.g., diesel, coal, gas), such as, public transport systems, car or truck fl eets, ferries and/or manufacturing systems
• Replacement of diesel generators or kerosene lamps by solar panels, mini-hydros or other renewable renewable energy facili es
Note : Cogenera on from municipal solid waste is not eligible
Sub-Loan amount: Up to maximum loan of Php 200 million
Loan Tenor: Minimum of 2 years; Maximum of 10 years with grace period of maximum of 2 years
Interest Rate to borrowers: Fixed interest rate
Project Cost Sharing: It is based on the Total Project Cost; as follows: Borrower’s Equity/LBP and/or others (minimum) 20% KfW funds (maximum) 80% Total Project Cost 100%
Collateral: Loans shall be secured by the object of fi nancing and any or a combina on of the following:• Private sector and en es (sole proprietorship, partnership, corpora on of at least 70% Filipino-owned,
coopera ves and associa ons) as borrowers: Real estate Mortgage, Cha el Mortgage, Hold-out on deposits, Assignment of Receivables and/or inventories, JSS of principal stockholders/offi cers, Guarantee cover and/or other securi es acceptable to the Bank
• Coopera ves as borrowers: Real estate Mortgage, Cha el Mortgage, Hold-out on deposits, Assignment of Receivables and/or inventories, JSS of principal stockholders/offi cers, Guarantee cover and/or other securi es acceptable to the Bank
• Local Government Units as borrowers: Assignment of Internal Revenue Allotment, • Na onal Government agencies/Government Owned & Controlled Corpora ons as borrowers: ROP
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Objec ve: To support the na onal government’s call to develop renewable and alterna ve fuel/energy sources.To provide fi nancial assistance to en es that are or will be engaged in renewable energy projects.
Eligible Borrowers:• Sole proprietorship (100% Filipino-owned) • Partnership (100% Filipino-owned)• Corpora on (at least 60% Filipino-owned)• Coopera ves• Local Government Units• Non-government organiza ons with legal personality to borrow
Eligible Projects:Renewable energy projects such as, but not limited to the following:• Biofuels projects • Biomass-based projects• Hydropower projects • Wind projects (power and non-power)• Geothermal project • Solar photovoltaic• Solar water heaters • Cogenera on projects
Loan Purposes:• Project Feasibility Study Prepara on/Engineering Design• Working Capital• Permanent Working Capital• Fixed Asset Investment
Loan Size:Based on project requirement and the established loan ceiling of the bank for each client type.
Loan Tenor:• Working Capital – via up to 360-day Promissory Note• Permanent Working Capital – maximum of fi ve years• Term Loan
• LBP internal funds – maximum of 10 years• Special Funds – up to 15 years
Repayment Term:• Short Term Loan• Principal and Interest – based on Promissory Note maturity • Term Loan
• Principal – based on projected cash fl ow, with maximum two years grace period on principal• Interest – monthly or quarterly payment
Interest Rate: • LBP market rate (variable)• Special fi nancing rate (variable/fi xed)
Collateral:Loans shall be secured by the object of fi nancing and any or a combina on of the following:
• Private enterprises (SMEs and large enterprises) and coopera ves as borrowers:• Real Estate Mortgage• Cha el Mortgage• Hold-out on deposits
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• Assignment of Receivables and/or inventories• JSS of principal stockholders/offi cers• Guarantee cover• Other securi es acceptable to the Bank
• Local Government Units as borrowers:• Assignment of Internal Revenue Allotment
Basic Processing Requirements:• For Sole Proprietorship
• Cer fi cate of Registra on with DTI• Bio-data of Applicant• Mayor’s Permit• Income Tax Return (last three years)• Financial Statements (last three years, BIR-fi led)• Latest Interim Financial Statement• Statement of Assets and Liabili es
• For Corpora on• Corporate Documents• List of Offi cers and Directors as cer fi ed by Corporate Secretary and bio-data of offi cers/directors• Alien Registra on Cer fi cate of Foreign Offi cers• Statement of Assets and Liabili es of Offi cers• List of Stockholders and their shareholdings• Board of Resolu on to: 1) borrow in the amount of and; 2) sign in behalf of the company• Financial Statement (last three years, BIR-fi led)• Latest Interim Financial Statement
• For Local Government Unit• Le er of Intent• Sangguniang Resolu on authorizing the Local Chief Execu ve to nego ate and sign all documents
pertaining to the loan with LBP• Descrip on of the proposed project• COA Audited fi nancial statements in the past three years• BLGF Cer fi ca on on Net Borrowing Capacity for the current year• Approved Budget for the current year• Collateral documents
CREDIT PROGRAM FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
Cognizant of the need to energize the barangays to spur socio-economic growth and generate more employment in the countryside, Landbank makes available fi nancing assistance to qualifi ed Electric Coopera ve (ECs) and wholesale power aggregators.
Eligible Borrowers:• ECs that are duly registered by the Coopera ve Development Authority (CDA), or those rated at least
“A” by the Na onal Electrifi ca on Administra on (NEA) in the last calendar years, or the ra ngs as available in the NEA
• Joint venture/consor um of ECs (with a ra ng of the majority of the members of at least “A”) and/or of the players in the electric power genera on, transmission, distribu on and supply sectors
• Wholesale Power Aggregators duly registered/licensed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
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Eligible Loan Purposes:• Sub-project prepara on, e.g. Feasibility Study, assessment studies to support feasibility study
(if allowed under a special fi nancing program)• Construc on, upgrading or rehabilita on of the ECs power genera on and/or distribu on system,
but not limited to the following: Expansion and/or upgrading of EC power distribu on lines (line voltage upgrading through
construc on of new transmission lines) Rehabilita on and capacity upgrade of exis ng supply system Establishment of Sub-Sta ons (consists of line terminal structures, high/low-voltage switchgears,
one or more power transformers, surge protec on, controls, grounding system, metering, etc.) Construc on of power genera on plants
• Acquisi on, rehabilita on and upgrading of TRANSCO Sub-Transmission Assets• Purchase of capital equipment• Working Capital of the EC• Fulfi llment of pruden al requirements (i.e. guarantee or security deposit) to be put up by ECs under
the terms of Power Sales Contracts with aggregators/commercial power plants and as a precondi on to their par cipa on as direct members in the WESM
Credit Facili es:• Short-Term Loan Line – for working capital• Term Loan – for capital expenditure requirements• Stand-by Le er of Credit to comply with pruden al requirements of wholesale power aggregators
or WESM
Financing Mix:• For Internally-funded loan:
- Electric Coopera ve – 25% (in cash or in kind)- Landbank – 75%
• For loans funded under ODA/Special fi nancing program
Tenor Availability:• For Short Term Loan Line (STLL) - Available via maximum of 360-day Promissory Note (PN)• For Term Loan (TL)
• For Stand-by LC Facility Available based on standby LC terms and condi ons up to a maximum of 360-day PN to coincide
Tenor
Feasibility Study Prepara on
Maximum of 10 years, inclusive of maximum of 2 years grace period
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Maximum of 15 years, inclusive of maximum of 2 years grace period
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Based on economic useful life of the equipment but not to exceed 10 years
Internal Funds ODA Funds
Maximum of 3 years without grace period on principaln/a
Equipment Acquisi on
Construc on of power genera on/distribu on system
Acquisi on of STAsMaximum of 10 years, inclusive of maximum of 2 years grace period
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Collateral:
Any or a combina on of the following:• Real Estate Mortgage• Cha el Mortgage• Hold-out on Deposits• Assignment of Receivables• Guarantee Cover
Addi onal Condi ons:• The borrower shall establish a debt-servicing deposit account with Landbank and with outstanding
balance equivalent to at least one amor za on for term loan.• Where applicable, the electronic metering, billing and collec on (eMBC) scheme shall be required.• When the EC materially breaches its obliga ons under the loan agreement, the Bank shall have
the op on to step in and take over the management of the EC.
Basic Documentary Requirements:a. Corporate Papers:
• NEA or CDA Registra on• Ar cles of Coopera on and By-laws• Organiza onal Structure• Board Resolu on to borrow and list of authorized signatories and specimen signatures• Informa on Sheet of Board of Directors and Offi cers (with photos)• List of off ered collateral
b. Financial Documents:• Three-year audited Financial Statements• Latest Interim Financial Statements• List of exis ng and past loans
c. Project Documents:• Feasibility Study• Capital Investments Plan as approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (for CAPEX)• Business Plan including investment plan and fi nancial projec ons• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report• Environment Compliance Cer fi cate (ECC), if applicable
For projects involving construc on:• Project plans and specifi ca on• Cost es mate• Bill of Materials• Work programs / schedule duly approved by the Board
For machineries and equipment acquisi on:• Cost, descrip on and es mated cost of machineries and equipment based on price quota on• Cer fi ca on from dealers/suppliers as to the availability of spare parts in the local market, and
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DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON FINANCING
a. Promo on of JBIC Facility - Financing program for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects or any project that has business rela ons with Japanese enterprises. Terms of loan can extend on fi ve years depending on cash fl ow.
Eligible Borrowers: Private Enterprises; LGUs and Coopera ves b. Registra on of eligible projects with CDM – any project ac vity found to reduce emission of greenhouse
gases are eligible CDM projects
Eligible Borrowers: Private Enterprises and LGUs
Project Managers: Ma. Ana Visitacion M. Domingo Anita C. Salayon Assistant Vice President Assistant Vice President Tel Nos.: (632) 818-9511 loc 2346 or 2357 Tel. No.: (632) 8191409/8189511 Loc. 2342
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT FACILITY
Priority Projects: Industrial Pollu on Preven on / Reduc on Projects; Cleaner Technology Investments; Pollu on Abatement Technologies; Solid Waste Management; Sanitary Landfi ll; Materials Recovery Facili es; Waste Segrega on / Reduc on
Eligible Borrowers: Private Enterprises, LGUs/GOCCs, Par cipa ng Financial Ins tu ons
Terms: Up to 12 years with 3 years grace period
Project Managers: Anita Salayon Raquel Cervantes-Azures Assistant Vice President Manager Tel. Nos.: (632) 819-1409 loc 2342 Tel. Nos.: (632) 819-1409 loc 2342 Marichelle F. Corachea Noel A. Arriola Assistant Manager Assistant Manager Tel. No.: (632) 818-9511 loc. 2352 Tel. No.: (632) 818-9511 loc. 2353
SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (SEED) CLEANER TRANSPORT PROGRAM
Priority Projects: Public Transport Sector
Eligible Borrowers: Transport Operators (Tricycles and Jeepneys)
Terms: Maximum of 5 years inclusive of 3 months grace period
Project Managers: Romeo B. Carandang Leonore L. Tianco Assistant Vice President Tel. Nos.: 892-2357 / 818-9511 loc. 2546 Tel. Nos.: 892-2357 / 818-9511 loc. 2546 Email: l anco@devbankphil.com.ph
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PROJECT FINANCING TO ENERGY PROJECTSDocumentary Requirements:
Note:• To be submi ed to Special Financing Department - Merchant Banking Division (SFD-MBD) upon
loan applica on• Photocopy unless original is specifi ed
1. Applica on Le er2. Audited Financial Statements with stamped received by BIR or in-House Financial Statement for the past
three (3) years cer fi ed correct by the fi rm’s authorized signatories and Income Tax Returns for the same period.
3. Project Feasibility Study (for loans above Php 5 Million and below)4. Project Summary Report – form provided by SFD (for loans above Php 5 Million and below)5. Bio-data of proprietors/key offi cers &/or stockholders with lis ng of other related business and extent
of interest6. Business Registra on Papers: a. DTI Cer fi ca on of Registra on/Mayor’s Permit (for single proprietorship)
b. Ar cles of Incorpora on/By Laws/SEC Registra on together with all amendments thereto (for corpora on)
7. Assets to be off ered as collaterals for the loana. Land and Building - Transfer Cer fi cate of Title (TCT) (cer fi ed true copy), Loca on Plan, Vicinity
Map, Tax Declara on, current Tax Receipts and Tax Clearance b. For Machineries & Equipment – Purchase Invoice, Serial numbers, Specifi ca ons and Affi davit of
Ownershipc. Merchandise Inventory – Loca on of warehouse and lis ng of stocks
8. Photographs of project site and facili es and/or proper es off ered as collaterals9. Board Resolu on (for corpora on):
a. Authorizing loan applica on authority to borrow and designa ng the authorized signatories of the borrower.
b. Authorizing mortgage of proper es as collaterals.10. For Fixed Investment Loans, submit whichever is applicable:
a. Plant Layout, Building Plan & Specifi ca ons, Building Permit, Bill of Materials cer fi ed by the contractor (for building construc on).
b. Proforma Invoices/Price Quota ons/Le ers of Credit from Supplier (for machineries & equipment to be purchased)
11. Applica on le er for an Environmental Cer fi cate Compliance (ECC) or its equivalent, duly acknowledged by Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) (for loans above Php 20 million)
12. Other requirements
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GUARANTEE PROGRAM FOR LARGE ACCOUNTS
Program:
• Guarantees on loans to direct and indirect exporters, involved in priority projects of the Na onal Government and import subs tu on industries;
• Guarantees on investments.
Purpose of the Loan:
• CAPEX inclusive of land acquisi on• Working capital• Project fi nancing
Program Coverage:
Guarantee Coverage : Up to 90% of the principal of the approved loanEligible Borrowers : Any en ty, enterprise or corpora on organized or licensed to engaged business in the PhilippinesDebt to Equity Ra o : 3:1 or 75:25 maximum a er fi nancingExposure Limit : Maximum : Single Borrower’s LimitTerm : Fixed or Revolving Short Term - up to 1 year Medium term - more than 1 year up to 3 years Long Term - more than 3 years
Collateral : Project assets and other acceptable collateralsApplica on Fee : Php100,000.00 plus Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) payable up-front upon applica on, non-refundableProcessing Fee : 1/8 of 1% of the guaranteed amount plus GRT, payable upon receipt of No ce of ApprovalGuarantee Fee : Maximum of 2.5% per annum, plus GRTAmendment or Extension Fee : Php5,000.00 plus GRT per amendment or extensionOut-of-Pocket Expenses : For account of the applicant/funder as billedTaxes : Applicable taxes for account of the borrower
Requirements:
• Standard Corporate Informa on- Business/Client Informa on- Business Plan/Info Memo- Audited Financial Statements- Accredita ons
• Contracts/Agreements- Marke ng, Management Contracts- Engineering Procurement & Construc on (EPC) Agreement- Loan Agreement, if any
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY(Renewable Energy Management Bureau/Oil Industry Management Bureau/Electric
Power Industry Management Bureau)
CERTIFICATE OF ENDORSEMENT TO BOI
Documentary Requirements:
1. Le er of request addressed to any of the following depending on the resource or type of project:• For RE Projects : Director of Renewable Energy Management Bureau• For Downstream Oil Ac vi es: Director of Oil Industry Management Bureau• For Power Projects : Director of Electric Power Industry Management Bureau
2. Company Profi le3. Cer fi cate of Registra on (SEC/DTI Registra on)4. Ar cles of Incorpora on/Partnership5. Company Background6. Project Profi le
• Project Background (include: exact loca on, offi cial name of the facility, commissioning date and off -taker of the electricity)
• Feasibility Study• Technical Descrip on• Financial Statement/5-year Financial Projec on
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PROJECT REGISTRATION FOR AVAILING INCENTIVES UNDER EO 226(Under Book 1 of the Omnibus Investments Code of 1987, Execu ve Order No. 226)
Guidelines/Procedures for Registra on:1. Offi cial Filing of Applica on
An applica on is considered offi cially fi led upon submission of two (2) sets of the following documents and upon payment of the required fi ling/applica on fee (see Table 1) • Prescribed applica on form (BOI Form 501) duly accomplished, signed by the authorized offi cer and
notarized;• Project Report • Suppor ng documents
2. Prepara on of project evalua on report by the Project Evalua on and Registra on Department (PERD), including applicant’s publica on of No ce of Filing of Applica on, BOI referral of the applica on to the concerned government/private sectors (e.g., Department of Finance, Department of Science and Technology), and conduct of plant visit if necessary.
3. Presenta on by PERD of the project evalua on report to the BOI Management Commi ee.4. Ac on on the applica on for registra on is rendered by the BOI Board of Governors.5. Transmi al of No ce of Board ac on Prepara on by PERD of le er advising the applicant enterprise, of the Board ac on:
• Le er of approval including the pre-registra on requirements, if applica on is approved; or,• Le er of the Board ac on, if the applica on is denied or decision is deferred.
If there is no request for waiver/amendment of the pre-registra on or registra on condi ons, proceed to Step No. 7
6. Processing of any request of the applicant for waiver of pre-registra on requirement(s), for amendment of metable/terms and condi ons of registra on, etc:• PERD evaluates the request• PERD presents the request and its recommenda ons to the BOI Management Commi ee if necessary.• Ac on on the applica on for registra on is rendered either by the BOI Board of Governors,
or by the Execu ve Director of the Project Assessment Group (PAG) as delegated by the Board.• PERD prepares no ce of BOI ac on on the request.
7. Applicant complies with the Pre-Registra on Requirements including payment of the required registra on fee. (See Table 2).
8. PERD prepares and issues Cer fi cate of Registra on (CR).
Suppor ng Documents:1. Copy of Applicant’s DTI Cer fi cate of Business Registra on (if sole proprietorship) or Securi es and
Exchange Commission (SEC) Cer fi cate of Registra on (if partnership or corpora on) including Ar cles of Incorpora on/Partnership and By-Laws, amendments thereof and copy of the updated SEC-General Informa on Sheet (GIS).
2. Copy of the Enterprise’s Board Resolu on authorizing its off er to transact, execute and sign in behalf of the applicant enterprise.
3. Copy of clearances from proper authori es for waste disposal and emission control (if already available).4. Proof of the following may be required on case to case basis:
• Assured supply of major raw materials e.g., supply contract/agreement(s), contract growing arrangement(s), etc.
• Assured market, e.g., copy of le er(s) of intent, purchase order(s), proforma invoice(s), sales/marke ng contract(s), supply contract/agreement(s), etc.
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Income Tax Return) 5. Addi onal Requirements for exis ng enterprises
Copy of Audited Financial Statements (AFS) and Income Tax Return (ITR) for the past three (3) years, or for the period the enterprise has been in opera on if less than three (3) years:
6. Addi onal Requirements for specifi c investment areas/ac vi esRequirements indicated in the current year’s Investment Priori es Plan (IPP) and/or those that the Board may require.
7. Other documents that may be required.
Table 1. Filing/Applica on Fees
A. There is an addi onal fee for Legal Research Fund (LRF), equivalent to 1% of fi ling fee but not lower than Php 20.00 as per P.D. 1856.
B. Project cost includes loan but excludes cost of land.C. Under the 2011 Investment Priori es Plan (IPP), Micro enterprises are exempted from payment
of applica on and registra on fees. Small enterprises are en tled to seventy fi ve percent (75%) reduc on in applica on and registra on fees.Reduced fees shall apply to projects that meet both of the following condi ons, otherwise the regular fees shall be applied:• The enterprise sa sfi es the defi ni on of MSEs under RA 9501 amending the Magna Carta for
Small Enterprises, as follows: any business ac vity or enterprise engaged in industry,
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Micro Not exceeding Php 3M Waived Php 1,500.00
Exceeding Php 3M but not over Php 4M Php 375 Php 1,500.00
Exceeding Php 4M but not over Php 15M Php 750 Php 3,000.00
Exceeding Php 15M but not over Php 20M NA Php 3,000.00
Exceeding Php 20M but not over Php 50M NA Php 4,500.00
Exceeding Php 50M but not over Php 100M NA Php 6,000.00
Medium
Large Over Php 100M NA Php 6,000.00
Exis ng
Classifi ca on Assets MSE Fees Regular Fees
Micro Not exceeding Php 3M Waived Php 1,500.00
Small Exceeding Php 3M but not over Php 15M Php 375 Php 1,500.00
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Micro: Not more than Php3,000,000.00 Small: Php3,000, 001 to Php15,000,000.00• The cost of the project proposed by the enterprise, exclusive of the cost of land on which
the par cular business en ty’s offi ce, plant and equipment are situated, shall not exceed fi een million (Php15,00,000). Likewise, authorized capital shall not exceed fi een million (Php15,000,000)
Table 2. Registra on Fees
Exis ng
Classifi ca on Assets MSE Fees Regular Fees
Micro Not exceeding Php 3M Waived Php 3,000.00
Small Exceeding Php 3M but not over PhP 15M Php 750 Php 3,000.00
Medium Exceeding Php 15M but not over Php 100M NA Php 3,000.00
Large Over Php 100M NA Php 3,000.00
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Small Exceeding Php 3 M but not over Php 15M
25% of 0.1% of project cost. But not less than Php3,000.00
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APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
Notes:All projects are generally required to secure environmental clearance and/or Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate (ECC). The requirements and processes vary depending on whether a project is:
• Outside the purview of the Philippine Environment Impact Statement (EIS) system• An environmentally-cri cal project (ECP)• Located in an environmentally-cri cal area (ECA)
Project proponents of ECPs are required to implement the proposed project within fi ve (5) years upon issuance of an ECC, while proponents of projects in ECAs are required to implement the project within two (2) years. Failure to implement the project on the specifi ed me frame invalidates the ECC and the proponent must obtain a new ECC prior to implementa on.
Applica on Requirements for Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate and Cer fi cate of Non-Coverage:
1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report focusing only on the most essen al informa on for specifi c project type. The Basic Outline of the required EIA report for Proposed (New) Single Projects, for New Programma c Applica ons, for Single Project Expansion/ Modifi ca on and for Programma c Expansion.• Proof of compa bility with the exis ng Land Use Plan, if necessary• Proof of ownership or authority over the project site• Accountability Statements of the proponent and the EIS preparers• Photographs or plate of the project site, impact areas an aff ected areas and communi es• Duly Accomplished Project Environmental Monitoring and Audit Priori za on Scheme (PEMAPS)
Ques onnaire• Copy of previous ECC (if any)• Latest Self Monitoring Report (if with previous ECC, Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR) Format)
Note : No other documents shall be required as pre-requisite to ECC applica ons.
2. For projects below the threshold of coverage based on the exis ng procedural manual for DAO 2003-30, CNC applica ons shall no longer require submission of Project Descrip on Reports (PDR). The prescribed 1-Page Applica on Form to be processed in the Automated Processing System (APS) is suffi cient.
3. The EIA Report requirement for ECC applica ons shall concentrate and focus on the environmental aspects of the project that have scien fi c basis are verifi able. Environmental Impact related concerns of the local community in the project area which may be secured through public scoping, public consulta on or any other form of public par cipa on methods for EIS-based ECC applica ons shall be considered in the review of the ECC applica ons.
The decision on the ECC Applica on shall be issued within the following meframes a er the offi cial
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Type of ECC Applica on Approving Authority Maximum Processing Timeframe
Environmentally Cri cal Project
Non – ECPs
Co-located applying for Programming
Mining Projects
Forestry Projects
Other types
Environment Examina on (IEE), Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan EPRMP - based
EIS or Programma c EnvironmenTAL Performance Report and Management Plan (PEPRMP) - based
DENR Secretary / EMB Director
EMB Regional Director
EMB Regional Director
40 working days
20 working days
20 working days
Source: DENR MC 2010-
PROJECT CLASSIFICATION
Category
Projects or UndertakingsA
(Environmentally Cri cal Projects)
B(Non-Environmentally Cri cal Projects but
located in an Environmentally
Cri cal Area)
D – CNC(Not Covered)
Refi neriesMore than 30,000
barrels annual produc on capacity
Less than 30,000 barrels annual produc on
capacity
Less than 1.0 barrel annual but not to
exceed 200 barrels per year
Petrochemical industry projects
More than 30,000 tons annual produc on
capacity
Less than 30,000 barrels annual produc on
capacity
Less than 1.0 tonsdaily produc on
capacity
EIS: More than 5,000 MT capacity Less than 20,000 L
capacity
Storage of petroleum, petrochemical or related
products IEE: Less than 5,000 MT capacity
EIS : Processing more than 10 MT per day
IEE : Processing less than 10 MT per day
Less than 1.0 MT daily processing capacity
but not to exceed 200 MT per year
Recycling of oil and other petroleum-based chemicals
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Waste-to-energy projects including biogas projects
More than 50.0 MW rated capacity
More than 1.0 MW but less than 50.0 MW rated
capacity
Less than 1.0 MW rated capacity
Geothermal facili es More than 50.0 MW genera ng capacity
More than 1.0 MW but less than 50.0 MW
genera ng capacity
Less than 1.0 MW genera ng capacity
Hydropower facili esImpounding greater
than 20 million cubic meters
Impounding less than 20 million cubic
metersRun-of-river system
Renewable energy projects such as ocean, solar, wind,
dal power and fuel cell (for biogas and waste-to-energy projects refer to
above)
EIS: More than 100 MW rated capacity
IEE: More than 5 MW but less than 100 MW
rated capacity
Less than 5 MW rated capacity
Extrac on of oilMore than 4,000
barrels (or equivalent) per day extrac on
rate
Less than 4,000 barrels (or equivalent)
per day extrac on rate
Extrac on of gasMore than 250,000
cubic meters per day extrac on/produc on
rate
Less than 250,000 cubic meters per day
extrac on/produc on rate
Major Dams
Reservoir (fl ooded area) greater than
25 hectares or more than 20 million cubic
meters capacity
Reservoir (fl ooded area) less than 25
hectares or less than 20 million cubic meters capacity
Gas-fi red thermal power plants
More than 50.0 MW rated capacity
More than 10.0 MW but less than 50.0 MW
rated capacityLess than 10.0 MW
rated capacity
Other thermal power plants (e.g. diesel, bunker,
coal, etc.)More than 30.0 MW
rated capacityMore than 5.0 MW but
less than 30.0 MW rated capacity
Less than 5.0 MW rated capacity
PROJECT CLASSIFICATION (con’t.)
Category
Projects or UndertakingsA
(Environmentally Cri cal Projects)
B(Non-Environmentally Cri cal Projects but
located in an Environmentally
Cri cal Area)
D – CNC(Not Covered)
Off -shore mining (including extrac on of deuterium, oil
and gas)
Regardless of capacity or area
Coal mining Regardless of capacity or area
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A project is considered as not being within the coverage of the EIS system, and will be issued a “Cer fi cate of Non-Coverage” or “Cer fi cate of Exemp on” from DENR if it meets all of the following criteria:• Loca on – it conforms with the exis ng and duly-approved land use plan of the area• Technology – it will use appropriate technology that will not require the use of hazardous or toxic materials;
will not produce or require the disposal of waste materials that will pose serious health hazards; or will not generate signifi cant amount of organic or solid wastes
• Size – the project or its structure will not exceed a total fl oor area of 3,000 sqm. In urban areas or 10,000 sqm in rural areas. If a building will be constructed, it will not have more than three (3) storeys including basement fl oors.
• Raw Effl uent and Discharge – the effl uent or discharges of the project shall conform with the emission and effl uent standards established by the DENR regardless of quan ty, volume or amount
• Social Acceptability – no serious complaints are expected from neighboring establishments or facili es• The nature of the project shall not pose signifi cant environmental impact as determined by the EMB or
DENR Regional Offi ce
A project is considered as Environmentally Cri cal Project (ECP) if project belongs to the following:• Heavy Industries • Forestry projects• Non-ferrous metal industries • Fishery projects• Iron and steel mills • Infrastructure projects• Petroleum and petro-chemical industries • Major dams• Smel ng plants • Major power plants• Resources Extrac ve Industries • Major reclama on projects• Major mining and quarrying projects • Major roads and bridges of 3,000 sqm.
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IEE : Length less than 25 kilometers
Other pipelinesEIS: Length is more than 50 kilometers
IEE : Length less than 50 kilometers
Hazardous waste treatment, recycling,
and/or disposal facili es (for recycling of lead)
EIS: More than 10.0 MT per year capacity
IEE: Less than 10.0 MT per year capacity
PROJECT CLASSIFICATION (con’t.)
Category
Projects or UndertakingsA
(Environmentally Cri cal Projects)
B(Non-Environmentally Cri cal Projects but
located in an Environmentally
Cri cal Area)
D – CNC(Not Covered)
Fuel pipelines
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A project is considered belonging to an Environmentally Cri cal Area (ECA) if project site refers to the following:• Areas for natural parks, watershed reserves, wildlife preserve and sanctuaries;• Areas set aside as aesthe c poten al tourist spots;• Areas which cons tute the habitat for any endangered or threatened species of indigenous Philippine
wildlife (fl ora and fauna);• Areas of unique historic, archaeological; or scien fi c interest;• Areas tradi onally occupied by cultural communi es and tribes;• Areas with cri cal slopes;• Areas frequently visited, hard-hit by natural calami es• Areas classifi ed as prime agricultural land;• Recharge areas of aquifers;• Water bodies; mangrove areas, coral reefs, mossy virgin forests.
PERMIT TO OPERATE – AIR POLLUTION SOURCE AND CONTROL INSTALLATION
Requirements:
1. Duly accomplished and cer fi ed applica on form2. Engineering Report3. Plans and specifi ca ons of the installa on and its control facili es4. Air Quality Analysis using Bureau approved computer dispersion models and techniques5. Vicinity map6. A compliance plan for sources not mee ng regulatory requirements
HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR ID
Requirements :
1. Duly accomplished Applica on Form2. Registra on fee of hazardous waste generator amoun ng to Php 600.003. Process fl ow diagram, all waste streams4. Mass balance of manufacturing process5. Descrip on of exis ng waste management plan6. Analysis of waste(s)7. Other relevant informa on, e.g. planned changes in produc on processes of output, comparison
with related opera on8. If on-site treatment is present, submit the A-4 form for every treatment, storage and disposal
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NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (NCIP)
CERTIFICATION PRECONDITION
Notes:• Under the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 no concession, license, lease or agreement shall be
issued by any government agency without the Cer fi ca on Precondi on (CP) from the Na onal Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP).
• The Cer fi ca on Precondi on states that the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) has been obtained from the concerned IPs. The FPIC is manifested through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the IPs, tradi onally represented by their elders.
• For areas not occupied by IPs, a Cer fi cate of Non-overlap is issued instead by the NCIP.• The en re process may take a maximum of three (3) months but not less than 35 days.
Documents Required to Process the Applica on:
The endorsement from the concerned or appropriate regulatory agency or instrumentality shall include the following:
a. Project profi le which shall include, among others: the name and principal business address of the applicant, the contact person, nature and purpose of project, loca on/indica ve map indica ng the name of si os and/or barangays covered by the project , its impact area and the dura on of the project.
b. Opera onal Plan and project ac vi es as required by the endorsing agency;c. Other relevant data/documents.
For applica ons for the conduct of ac vi es aff ec ng ancestral domain that do not require a permit, license or agreement from any government agency/instrumentality, the following documents shall be a ached to the applica on:
a. Abstract of the project which, among others, enumerates socio-cultural and economic advantages/disadvantages to the ICCs/IPs;
b. Loca on/Indica ve map of the aff ected area; andc. Other relevant documents.
In both cases, the Field Base Inves ga on (FBI) team may require addi onal documents from the applicant. For juridical en es, proof of their juridical personality is required.
Field Based Inves ga on (FBI) Fee:
The FBI Fee to be paid by the applicant shall be assessed in accordance with the following rules: (i) If no overlap is noted based on the duly approved Masterlist of Ancestral Domain Areas, the applicant
shall only pay a Cer fi ca on Fee of Five Hundred Pesos (Php 500.00), but if an FBI is necessary in order to determine whether the plan, program, project or ac vity aff ects an ancestral domain, the applicant shall shoulder the agreed cost of the FBI, the amount of which shall be determined during the Pre-FBI Conference.
(ii) If an overlap is noted based on the approved Masterlist of Ancestral Domain Areas, and the proposed plan, program, project or ac vity falls within the classifi ca on requiring the conduct of FPIC process prescribed under Sec on 26 and Sec on 27, the applicant shall pay the agreed
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cost of conduc ng the FBI based on the WFP to be agreed upon during the Pre-FBI Conference. (iii) If an overlap is noted on a known AD/AL already issued with a CADT/CALT, FBI is s ll required for
purposes of determining the area aff ected and the ICCs/IPs whose consent is to be obtained in accordance with Sec on 9 of this Guidelines necessary in determining the cost of conduc ng the FPIC process. However, in these areas where the plan, program, project or ac vity patently aff ects the en re ancestral domain and the cost can be determined as well as the requirements of Sec on 9 of this Guidelines, the conduct of FBI can be dispensed with and proceed to hold the Pre-FPIC conference. The requirement under Sec on 13. (d.3) hereof requiring the on-site prepara on of WFP bearing the conformity of the ancestral domain area representa ves in a endance shall likewise be dispensed with.
(iv) Except for situa ons and circumstances as provided in Sec ons 6.B (3), 31, and 35 of this Guidelines, a government agency, ins tu on or instrumentality, is required to pay FBI fee in an amount to be determined during the Pre-FBI conference.
Steps / Procedure :
1. The Applicant submits Applica on for Cer fi ca on Precondi on (CP) and the endorsement from the regulatory or appropriate government agency
2. NCIP review of secondary data and fi eld inves ga on to determine which IPs are present3. Mee ng between NCIP and proponent to determine requirements of FPIC process – work, fees,
necessary documenta on 4. Community Consulta ve Assembly to be a ended by IPs, NCIP, NGOs and proponent. Proponent
seeks IPs views on the project.5. IP community consults with each other on project and reaches consensus on FPIC6. IPs present decision on FPIC to proponent
a. If the IPs decide to grant FPIC• Proponent, IPs and NCIP fi nalize terms of MOA on FPIC• NCIP endorses the MOA• Issuance of Cer fi ca on Precondi on
b. If the IPs refuse to grant FPIC• Proponent requests IPs to reconsider decision
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM
GUIDELINES FOR THE PROCESSING OF LAND USE CONVERSION(source: DAR AO No.1, Series of 2002)
Filing of Applica on:An applicant can secure one complete set of Land Use Conversion (LUC) Applica on and Cer fi ca on forms together with a checklist of requirements from any of the following DAR offi ces:
(a) DAR Central Offi ce – Center for Land Use Policy, Planning and Implementa on (CLUPPI)(b) DAR Regional Offi ce – Regional CLUPPI (RCLUPPI)(c) DAR Provincial Agrarian Reform Offi ce
Land Use Conversion Ordinary Applica on (Applicant’s & DAR’s ACTION): 1. Applicant gets Applica on Form 2. Applicant erects billboard, takes photos of billboard, land and structures of land.3. Applicant submits 2 Land Use Conversion Folders (LUFC) to Municipal Agrarian Reform Offi cer
(MARO) containing Forms 1, 3 & 4, tles, and sketch map & billboard photo.4. MARO transmits one folder to PARO. Within 20 days, MARO check Comprehensive Agrarian Reform
Program (CARP) coverage status of land inspects billboard, and checks presence of farmers, posts no ces in conspicuous places, prepares MARO cer fi ca on & gives original copy of cer fi ca on to applicant. If MARO refuses to act, Provincial Agrarian Reform Offi cer (PARO) shall take over.
5. Applicants fi les (4) set of LUFCs plus MARO cer fi ca on at RCLUPPI or CLUPPI.6. RCLUPPI / CLUPPI checks Applica on Folder’s completeness using LUC Form A; if complete issues
assessment of fees, if not complete return the applica on to applicant and require to submit the lacking documents.
7. Applicant pays fi ling fee plus inspec on cost and posts bond.8. Raffl ing of Case to the CLUPPI Technical Staff 9. RCLUPPI / CLUPPI evaluate LUCF. Acceptance date is equivalent to Filing date10. Within 10 days from acceptance, RCLUPPI/CLUPPI schedules ocular inspec on.11. Applicant writes ocular inspec on (OCI) schedule in billboard & transmit no ce of conduct of OCI
to the MARO.12. Team conducts ocular inspec on within 20 days from the date of no ce of OCI.13. Deliberation/Resolution of Application, 80 days from Filing Date, RCLUPPI/CLUPPI issues
recommenda on to Approving Authority.14. Dra ing Orders within 10 days from the date of Delibera on.15. 30 days from issuance of RCLUPPI/CLUPPI recommenda on, the Approving Authority shall issue the
Provisional Conversion Order or its denial.
Documentary Requirements for Land Use Conversion:1. Offi cial receipt showing proof of payment of fi ling fee and inspec on cost.2. Offi cial receipt showing proof of pos ng bond or an original copy of the GSIS surety bond in
accordance with the terms and condi ons set forth in Sec on 24 of DAR AO No.1, Series of 2002.3. Sworn applica on for Land Use Conversion. (Form No.1)4. True copy of the Original Cer fi cate of Title (OCT) or Transfer Cer fi cate of Title (TCT) of the subject
land, cer fi ed by the Register of Deeds not earlier than thirty (30) days prior to applica on fi ling date.
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In case of un tled land, the following shall require in lieu of a tle.4.1 Certification from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Community
Environment and Natural Resources Offi cer (DENR-CENRO) that the landholding has been classifi ed as alienable and disposable; and
4.2 Cer fi ca on from the DENR-CENRO (for administra ve confi rma on of imperfect tle) or the Clerk of Court (for judicial confi rma on of imperfect tle) that the l ng process/proceedings has commenced and there are no adverse claimants
5. True copy of the Cer fi cate of Title of the subject land as of 15 June 1988, and all successor Titles un l the present. Title referred to in No. 4 hereof if applicable.
6. True copy of the current Tax declara on covering the subject properly.7. Project feasibility study.8. Joint venture agreement or any other business arrangement on the use of land between landowner
and the developer (if the developer is other than the landowner) or between the Emancipa on Patent/Cer fi ca on of Landownership Award (EP/CLOA) holders and the developer (if the land was awarded under the agrarian reform program).
9. Narra ve descrip on of the development plan describing in detail the ac vi es, program components, phasing, schedule, work and fi nancial plan, all duly cer fi ed by a licensed engineer, architect or land use planner.
10. Proof of fi nancial and organiza onal capability of the developer to develop land, including the following informa on:10.1 Statement of project cost and availability of poten al funding source(s) for the development
of the proposed project;10.2 Profi le of the developer;10.3 Most recent fi nancial statement, not later than the year before applica on, duly authen cated
by a cer fi ed public accountant; and10.4 If the developer is a corpora on or partnership, a copy of its Cer fi cate of
Registra on and the recent General Informa on Sheet (GIS) for the immediately preceding year, cer fi ed by the Securi es and Exchange Commission (SEC), or in lieu of the la er, a duly accomplished GIS sworn to before a notary public, provided that if the land is to be used for socialized housing by the LGU under EO 124-1993, a Sanggunian Resolu on appropria ng funds for the project and authorizing the LGU to undertake the same shall be required. Provided further that if the socialized housing shall be undertaken by other government agencies such as the Na onal Housing Authority and the like, a board resolu on approving the project and appropria ng funds therefore shall likewise be submi ed.
11. Socio-Economic Benefi t-Cost Study of the proposed project.12. Photographs, size 5R (fi ve [5] inches by seven [7] inches, using color fi lm, and taken on the land
holding under sunlight. The applicant shall a ach the pictures to a paper background and the photographer who took said pictures shall sign on said paper background to cer fythe authen city of the pictures. On each background paper shall be wri en a short descrip on of each picture. The pictures shall consist of:
12.1 At least four (4) photographs taken from the center of the landholding: one (1) facing north, one (1) facing east, one (1) facing south, and one (1) facing west;
12.2 At least one (1) photograph per corner, taken from each corner of the landholding’s orders.
12.3 At least two (2) photographs of each for all dis nct man-made structure exis ng in on the land, taken from opposite angles.
12.4 At least two (2) photographs each of the front view of the billboard(s) required in Sec on 11 of DAR A.O No. 1 Series of 2002. Second copy will be used for submission to
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12.5 Suffi cient number of photographs of the most conspicuous landmarks from the nearest barangay center and leading to and from the ingress and egress routes at the subject landholding, for the purpose of assis ng the ocular inspec on team in the in the loca ng site.
13. Affi davit/Undertaking in a single document of the applicant (LUC Form No.2)14. MARO Cer fi ca on (LUC Form No.3) and No ce of Land Use Conversion in English language (LUC
Form No.4) and in local dialect (LUC Form No. 4A).15. Cer fi ca on from the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) Regional Offi cer on the actual
zoning or classifi ca on of the land subject of the applica on based on the approved comprehensive land use ci ng: (a) the municipal or city zoning ordinance number, and (b) resolu on number and date of approval by the HLURB or the Sangguniang Panlalawigan concerned, as the case may be. (LUC Form No.5).
16. Cer fi ca on from the Department of Agriculture offi cial sta ng, among others, the Classifi ca on of the property under the Network of Protected Areas for Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Development (NPAAAD) and Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zones (SAFDZ) whether or not the subject property is within fi ve (5) percent limit of the SAFDZ allowed for conversion, the status of irriga on coverage of the subject properly and whether the land has ceased to be economically feasible and sound for agricultural purposes.
17. Cer fi ca on from the authorized DENR offi cial sta ng among others whether or not the subject land is within the Na onal Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS), mossy and virgin forests, riverbanks, or swamped forests and marshlands; within an Environmentally Cri cal Area (ECA), or will involve the establishments of an Environmentally Cri cal Project (ECP). (LUC Form No.6)
18. Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate (ECC) when the subject land is within an ECA or will involve the establishment of an ECP.
19. If applicable Special Power of A orney (SPA) when the applicant is not the registered owner.20. If applicable, notarized secretary’s cer fi cate of a corporate/coopera ve board resolu on authorizing
the representa ve, when the applicant is a corpora on or coopera ve.21. If applicable, concurrence le er of the mortgage or the individual or en ty in whose favor the
encumbrance was cons tuted when the property is encumbered.22. If applicable, endorsement from the concerned government agency, when the applica on involves
a priority development areas or project such as:a) NEDA-NLUC endorsement if under EO 124-1993; orb) HLURB endorsement if socialized housing (LUC Form No 7); orc) PEZA Board Resolu on approving the project for ecozone project
23. If applicable, Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Cer fi ca on a es ng that the applicant-landowner has fully paid his obliga ons to the LBP, when the applicant-landowner is a benefi ciary of the agrarian reform program. (LUC Form No. 8)
24. If applicable, Provincial Agrarian Reform Offi cer (PARO) Cer fi ca on a es ng that the applicant-landowner acquired the subject land from a landed-estate or under the Voluntary Land Transfer / Direct Payment Scheme (VLT/ DPS) and he has already fully paid his obliga on there under, when the applicant-landowner is a benefi ciary of the agrarian reform program (LUC Form No.9).
25. Vicinity map and a lot plan prepared by a duly-licensed geode c engineer indica ng the lots being applied for and their technical descrip ons, name of owner/s, lot number and area. The map shall highlight the specifi c area applied for conversion if the applica on covers less than the total lot area.
26. Direc onal sketch map showing the orienta on of the subject property in rela on to adjoining lands and nearest provincial and/or na onal and/or feeder roads, to facilitate and determine the loca on of the property for the purpose of ocular inspec on. Indicate in the map the exis ng infrastructure and/or improvements thereon including any house or llage thereupon for any occupant therein, landmarks within a one (1) kilometer radius and owners of adjacent proper es. No need to draw map in scale.
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27. Map of the development plan. For socialized housing projects, the applicant shall submit the map of the development plan with marked “reviewed by the HLURB” (Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board).
28. Topographic Map if the subject properly is within upland, hilly or mountainous area.
Note: The applicant shall submit all the foregoing applicable requirements from Nos1 to 28 hereof at the me of fi ling of applica on to the CLUPPI/RCLUPPI. However, for applica ons involving housing projects under EO-45-2001, requirements men oned in Nos. 15 to 18 maybe submi ed at a later me.
Filing Fees and Inspec on Cost:
AREA APPLIED FILING FEE INSPECTION COST
Five (5) hectares and below Php 1,000.00
Php 10,000.00 – if the subject landholding is within the same island as that of the Offi ce of the Regional
Director.Php 15,000.00 – if the subject landholding is not within
the same island as that of the Offi ce of the Regional Director.
More than fi ve (5) hectares Php 2,000.00
Php 10,000.00 – if the subject landholding is within the main island of Luzon (except Bicol Peninsula);
Php 15,000.00 – if the subject landholding is within Regions I to IV but is not located within the main island
of Luzon.Php 15,000.00 – if the subject landholding is in Bicol
Peninsula or Visayas Group of Islands; or
Php 20,000.00 – if the subject landholding is inthe Mindanao group of Islands
Bond:1. The cash bond shall be computed at two and 5/10 percent (2.5%) of the zonal value of the land as
per latest issuance of the Bureau of Internal Revenue in the form of cash or manager’s/cashier check.2. In lieu of a cash bond, the applicant may post a surety bond issued by the GSIS equivalent to fi een
percent (15%) of the total zonal value of the land per latest issuance of the BIR, indica ng the following condi ons at the minimum that:• the bond is callable on demand;• the DAR shall forfeit the bond in favor of the Agrarian Reform Fund when it fi nds the applicant
carrying out any premature conversion ac vity; and• the validity of the bond shall be for a period of one (1) year but renewable on a year to year
basis, if necessary.3. The following projects shall be exempted from pos ng a “bond to guarantee against premature
conversion”.• Socialized housing projects as cer fi ed by the HLURB;• Rese lement projects for families displaced by development of government projects as cer fi ed
as such by the Na onal Housing Authority (NHA); and• Community Mortgage Program (CMP) projects as cer fi ed by the Na onal Home Mortgage
Finance Corpora on (NHMFC).When the applica on involves a mixed use of socialized and non-socialized housing projects, the applica on shall not enjoy any bond exemp on for socialized housing unless eighty (80%) percent of the land applied for conversion shall be used directly and exclusively for socialized housing.
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Areas Non-Nego able for Conversion:
The following areas shall not be subject to conversion:1. Lands within protected areas designated under the NIPAS, including mossy and virgin forests,
riverbanks, and swamp forests or marshlands, as determined by the DENR;2. All irrigated lands, as delineated by the DA and/or the Na onal Irriga on Administra on (NIA), where
water is available to support rice and other crop produc on and, all irrigated lands where water is not available for rice and other crop produc on but are within areas programmed for irriga on facility rehabilita on by the government;
3. All irrigable lands already covered by irriga on projects with fi rm funding commitments, as delineated by the DA and/or NIA; and
4. All agricultural lands with the irriga on facili es.
Areas Highly Restricted from Conversion:
The following areas/projects are classifi ed as highly restricted from conversion:1. Irrigable lands not covered by irriga on projects with fi rm funding commitments2. Agro-industrial croplands or lands presently planted to industrial crops that support the economic
viability of exis ng agricultural infrastructure and agro-based enterprises; 3. Highlands or areas located in eleva ons of fi ve hundred (500) meters or above and which have the
poten al for growing semi-temperate or high value crops; 4. Lands issued with the no ce of land valua on and acquisi on, or subject of a perfected agreement
between the landowner and the benefi ciaries under the Voluntary Land Transfer (VLT)/Direct Payment Scheme (DPS) under the CARP; and
5. Lands within an Environmentally Cri cal Area (ECA) or those involving the establishment of an Environmentally Cri cal Project (ECP). Applica ons for the conversion under this sub-sec on shall require, apart from the standards requirements, an Environmental Compliance Cer fi cate (ECC) which the applicant must secure from the DENR prior to the applica on (for ordinary applica ons) or prior to commencement of actual land development (for applica ons involving housing projects).
Priority Development Areas and Projects:
I. In accordance with RA 7916, EO-124-1993, and EO-258-2000, the following area priority development areas for land conversion:1. Specifi c sites in Regional Agri-Industrial Centers / Regional Industrial Centers (RAIC/RIC) iden fi ed
by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the DA pursuant to EO-124-1993.2. Tourism Development Areas (TDA) iden fi ed by the Department of Tourism (DOT) pursuant to
EO-124-1993.3. Agricultural areas intended for Eco Zone Projects, endorsed by Philippine Economic Zone
Authority (PEZA), pursuant to RA 7916.4. Agricultural land, owned by the government, to be converted for projects of na onal interest,
as cer fi ed by proper government agency.5. Agricultural land proposed to be developed as sites for processing plants of agricultural products,
as cer fi ed by the Department of Agriculture.6. Sites intended for telecommunica on facili es endorsed by the Na onal Telecommunica on
Commission (NTC).
II. Housing projects are priority development projects for land conversion that shall follow the fast tracking scheme prescribed under EO-45-2001. When the applica on involves a mixed used of housing and non-housing projects, the applica on shall not enjoy the privileges of housing projects unless at least eighty percent (80%) of the land applied for conversion shall be used directly and exclusively for housing.
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Criteria for Conversion:
1. Conversion may be allowed if the land subject of applica on is not among those considered non-nego able for conversion.
2. When the land has ceased to be economically feasible and sound for agricultural purposes or the locality has become urbanized and the land will have a greater economic value for residen al, commercial, industrial, or other non-agricultural purposes.
3. Conversions of land within SAFDZ shall take into account the following factors:3.1 Conversion of land use is consistent with the natural expansion of the municipality or locality
as contained in the approved physical framework and land use plan.3.2 Area to be converted in use is not the only remaining food produc on area of the community3.3 The land use conversion shall not hamper the availability of irriga on to nearby farmlands.3.4 Areas with low produc vity will be accorded priority for land use conversion.3.5 Suffi cient disturbance compensa on shall be given to farmers whose livelihoods are nega vely
aff ected by the land use conversion as provided for by the exis ng laws and regula ons.4. When the agricultural land which is subject of the applica on for conversion has been acquired
under RA 6657, its conversion shall be allowed only if the applicant is the agrarian reform benefi ciary thereof, and a er he has fully paid his obliga on as required under Sec on 65 of RA 6657.
Who May Apply for Conversion:
1. Owners of private agricultural lands or other persons duly authorized by the landowner;2. Beneficiaries of the agrarian reform program after the lapse of five (5) years from award,
reckoned from the date of the issuance of the Cer fi cate of the Landownership Award (CLOA), and who have fully paid their obliga ons and are qualifi ed under these Rules, or persons duly authorized by them; and
3. Government agencies, including government-owned or controlled corporations, and LGUs, which own agricultural lands as their patrimonial property.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
APPLICATION FOR NON-IMMIGRANT VISA
Guidelines for Processing Applica ons and Requests Rela ve to Special Non-Immigrant Visas Under Sec on 47(a)(2) of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as Amended (DOJ Circular No. 48)
Persons Eligible to Apply for Sec on 47(a)(2) Visas:
Unless expressly excluded from entering the Philippines under Sec on 29 of CA No. 613, as amended, foreign na onals falling under the following categories may be issued 47(a)(2) visas:
(a) Those employed as supervisors, specialists, consultants, contractors or personal staff at enterprises registered with Export/Special Economic Processing Zones or the Board of Investments;
(b) Those employed in enterprises that have exis ng agreement/s with the government, or any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corpora ons or their subsidiaries, for the comple on of a project;
(c) Exchange professors, scholars, trainees, par cipants, students, fellows and social workers under sponsorship of locally or intentionally recognized educational, scientific, cultural, relief and charitable organiza ons, ins tu ons, agencies or founda ons, including representa ves of non-recognized foreign governments to any of the aforemen oned organiza ons, ins tu ons, agencies or founda ons;
(d) Volunteers who are registered with the Philippine Na onal Volunteer Service Coordina ng Agency, including foreign personnel of interna onal rescue/aid organiza ons providing assistance on occasion of natural disasters and major emergencies;
(e) Dependents of foreign na onals covered under any of the foregoing categories.
Documentary Requirements for Change of Admission Status: A. Supervisors, specialists, consultants, contractors, personal staff and dependents:
1. Recommenda on by the appropriate government offi ce, agency or subdivision; or by PEZA or BOI, a er considera on of the request of the private fi rm u lizing the services of the foreign na onal subject of the applica on;
2. Valid passport/s of foreign na onals and his/her dependents, if any subject of the applica on, and when required by the Department of Jus ce, his/her/their re-entry permit/s to port of embarka on or country of origin;
3. Cer fi cate of registra on issued by appropriate agency, of the employer/sponsor, if engaged in business;
4. Cer fi ca n from the applicant’s employer/sponsor that the prospec ve special non-immigrant is being admi ed to the Philippines pursuant to a contract entered into by the former with a government offi ce/agency or subdivision or provate fi rm;
5. Confi rma on of appropriate agency or private fi rm u lizing the foreign na onal’s services;6. Cer fi ca on by employer on the number of personnel employed in the same category as that of
the subject foreign na onal and their na onali es;7. Copy of the contract/agreement entered into by the employer/sponsor of the prospec ve special
non-immigrant with a government offi ce, agency or subdivision or a private fi rm;8. Marriage Contract for dependent spouse;9. Birth Cer fi cate/s for dependent child/ren;10. Affi davit of support and guaranty of return fare by the sponsor/applicant if spouse or dependent
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AEP)
Who are the Foreign Na onals Required to Apply for an AEP:
• All foreign na onals who intend to engage in gainful employment in the Philippines.• Foreign na onals who are allowed to prac ce their profession in the Philippines under reciprocity
and other interna onal agreements and in consultancy services pursuant to Sec on 7(j) of the PRC Moderniza on Act of 2000
• Holders of Special Investors Resident Visa (SIRV), Special Re rees Resident Visa (SRRV), Treaty traders Visa (9d) or Special Non-Immigrant Visa (47(a)2) for as long as they occupy any execu ve, advisory, supervisory, or technical posi on in any establishment.
Who are Exempted from Securing AEP:
• Members of the diploma c services and foreign government offi cials accredited by the Philippine government;
• Offi cers and staff of interna onal organiza ons of which the Philippine government is a coopera ng member, and their legi mate spouses desiring to work in the Philippines;
• Foreign na onals elected as members of the Government Board who do not occupy any other posi on, but have only vo ng rights in the corpora on;
• All foreign na onals granted exemp on by special laws and all other laws that may be promulgated by the Congress;
• Owners and representa ves of foreign principals, whose companies are accredited by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administra on (POEA), who come to the Philippines for a limited period solely for the purpose of interviewing Filipino applicants for employment abroad;
• Foreign na onals who come to the Philippines to teach, present and/or conduct research studies in universi es and colleges; or between the universi es or colleges in the Philippines and foreign universi es or colleges; or between the Philippine government and foreign government;
• Resident foreign na onals and temporary or proba onary resident visa holders employed or seeking employment in the Philippines.
Requirements in Filing the Applica on for AEP:
• Duly accomplished Applica on Form and must be notarized;• Contract of Employment/Appointment• Notarized Board Secretary’s Cer fi cate on the elec on of Foreign Na onal• Cer fi ed Photocopy of Passport, with visa or Cer fi cate of Recogni on for refugees;• Photocopy of Mayor’s Permit to operate business or in cases of locators in economic zones,
Cer fi ca on from PEZA or the Ecozone Authority that the company is located and opera ng within the ecozone;
• ID Pictures – 2 pcs 2x2 and 2 pcs 1x1• Endorsement le er of applica on and authoriza on le er from company or alien
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CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
AERODROME RATING CERTIFICATE /TEMPORARY PERMIT TO OPERATE A HELIDECK
Note : Originally ARC permit is renewed yearly; with the CAAP reorganiza on, ARC was replaced by the Provisional Permit to Operate which is renewed monthly
Checklist For Pu ng Up an Airstrip/Helistop/Helipad (as applicable):1. Jus fi ca on for the need of construc ng/pu ng up an airstrip/helistop/helipad;2. Environmental clearance from competent authority to address the issue regarding safety/noise pollu on/
security when opera ng into the airstrip/helistop/helipad;3. Accomplishment of ATO Form no. AES 1-2001;4. Submission of the following documents to support ATO Form No. AES 1-2001 such as:
a. Vicinity Map – showing the proposed airstrip/helistop/helipad (as applicable) in rela on with its surrounding environment
b. Loca on Plan – showing the proposed airstrip/helistop/helipad (as applicable) with the following informa on:i. For Airstrip – signifi cant obstruc ons along its two (2) approaches on a slope of 1:20 from both
ends of the runway - Signifi cant obstruc on along the edges of the sirstrip at a traverse slope of 1:7ii. For Helistop/Helipad – the height and distance of signifi cant obstruc on within a radius of 1,500
meters from the center of the proposed helistop/helipadc. Detailed Layout Plan of the proposed airstrip/helistop/helipad (as applicable)
i. For Airstrip – Detailed Plan, longitudinal and cross-sec on of the proposed airstrip, showing the dimension of the runway, and its airstrip; loca on of the windcone, day and distance-to-go markers.
ii. For Helistop – Detailed Plan and cross-sec on of the proposed helistop touchdown areas, the thickness of the sub-base, sub-grade and its wearing surface to aid in the determina on of its surface bearing strength
iii. For Helipad – Detailed Plan and cross-sec on of the helipad structure, showing the dimensions of the safety and touchdown surface of the proposed helipad.
d. Signed and sealed cer fi ca on from a licensed Geode c Engineer for the value obtain in fi lling up the item in the ATO Form AES 1-2001, applica on for ra ng cer fi cate, such as:i. Geographical Coordinatesii. Eleva on AMSL in . or meters
e. Signed and dry-sealed cer fi ca on from a licensed Civil Engineer for the values obtained in fi lling up the items in ATO Form AES 1-2001, applica on for ra ng cer fi cate, such as Soil Boring Test Report to determine Airstrip/Helistop Surface Bearing Strength
f. Signed and dry-sealed cer fi ca on from a licensed Structural Engineer for the values obtained in fi lling up the items in ATO Form AES 1-2001, applica on for ra ng cer fi cate to determine:i. Helipad Structural strength
g. When the proposed airstrip/helistop/helipad (as applicable) is completed, submission of pictures showing:i. Airstrip – Both approaches of the runway, loca on of the windcone, day and distance-to-go
markers, fi re ex nguishers and fi rst-aid kitii. Helistop/Helipad – Four (4) quadrant views of the helistop/helipad showing the loca on of the
windcone, day markers, fi re ex nguishers and fi rst-aid kit
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APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS PERMIT
Requirements for Original Applica on
To Establish Jurisdic onal Requirements:
1. Verifi ed Applica on/Pe on (with prescribed CAB Form)
Note : Applica on should comply with Sec. 8 & 9 of Chapter III, Economic Regula on No. 1 – meaning that the main applica on/pe on is required to be forwarded to the CAB through diploma c channels (i.e., through the Department of Foreign Aff airs by the government of the applicant’s country of ci zenship)
2. Offi cial Receipt of Payment of Filing Fee – Php 72,720.003. No ce of Hearing (issued & signed by the Hearing Offi cer)4. Affi davit of Publica on (Proof that the No ce of Hearing was published at least once a week for
three (3) consecu ve weeks in a newspaper of general circula on)5. Actual newspaper copies of the publica on6. Proof of Service Applica on/Pe on and No ce of Hearing to aff ected airlines
To Establish Juridical Personality of the Applicant:
7. Cer fi cate of Incorpora on (Ar cles of Incorpora on/By-Laws – the country under whose law the company is formed)
8. License from Securi es and Exchange Commission (SEC) to conduct business here in the Philippines9. Designa on of Applicant as Offi cial Carrier to operate in the Philippines / Note Verbale
To show the Management, Facili es, Resident Agent, Financial & Opera onal Capability of the Corpora on:
10. List of Board of Directors11. List of Corporate Offi cers12. List of Stockholders or Partners13. General Sales Agent (Passenger) or General Sales Agent for Cargo authorized to legally represent
Applicant in the Philippines14. Local Branch Offi ce/Resident Agent clothed with the proper authority to accept summons & process
in all legal proceeding as required by the SEC15. Air Operator Cer fi cate issued by the Civil Avia on Authority of country of the Applicant16. Any licenses issued or granted to the Applicant by Air Regulatory Body, other than Air Operator
Cer fi cate, if any17. List of Aircra 18. Aircra Lease Agreement if aircra is being leased/Proof of ownership if owned19 Cer fi cate of Airworthiness20. Cer fi cate of Registra on21. Cer fi cate of Insurance22. List of Pilots and their valid licenses23. List of Aircra Mechanics and their valid licenses24. Ground Handling Agreement & Catering Services Agreement25. Maps showing the point intended to be served by the Applicant26. Latest Audited Financial Statements or Annual Report with a ached Financial Statements27. Business Plan or Market and Viability Study of proposed opera ons in the Philippines28. Any addi onal informa on as desired in support of the applica on (such as Data Fact Sheet, Airline
Manuals, Timetable, etc.) - op onal
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REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF APPLICATION
To Establish Jurisdic onal Requirements:
1. Verifi ed Applica on/Pe on (with prescribed CAB Form)2. Offi cial Receipt of Payment of Filing Fee – Php 36,360.003. No ce of Hearing (Issued & signed by the Hearing Offi cer)4. Proof of Service of Applica on/Pe on and No ce of Hearing of aff ected airlines
To Establish Juridical Personality of the Applicant:
5. Cer fi cate of Incorpora on 6. License from Securi es and Exchange Commission (SEC) to conduct business here in the Philippines
To show the Management, Facili es, Resident Agent, Financial & Opera onal Capability of the Corpora on:
7. List of Board of Directors8. List of Corporate Offi cers9. List of Stockholders or Partners10. General Sales Agent (Passenger) or General Sales Agent for Cargo authorized to legally represent
Applicant in the Philippines11. Local Branch Offi ce/Resident Agent clothed with the proper authority to accept summons & process
in all legal proceeding as required by the SEC12. Air Operator Cer fi cate issued by the Civil Avia on Authority of country of the Applicant13. Any licenses issued or granted to the Applicant by Air Regulatory Body, other than Air Operator
Cer fi cate, if any14. List of Aircra 15. Aircra Lease Agreement if aircra is being leased/Proof of ownership if owned16. Cer fi cate of Airworthiness17. Cer fi cate of Registra on18. Cer fi cate of Insurance19. List of Pilots and their valid licenses20. List of Aircra Mechanics and their valid licenses21. Ground Handling Agreement & Catering Services Agreement22. Latest Audited Financial Statements or Annual Report with a ached Financial Statements23. Business Plan or Market and Viability Study of proposed opera ons in the Philippines24. Updated submission of reportorial requirements from EPRD & ACASFAD25. Copies of payment of annual review fee & annual cer fi cate of registra on fee
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BUREAU OF CUSTOMS
CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION AS IMPORTER
Note : Yearly renewal (Processing me, at least 1 month a er submission of complete documents)
Requirements for New Applica on:
1. Mayor’s Permit and Barangay Clearance2. BIR TIN Card and/or VAT (or Non-VAT) Cer fi cate of Applicant3. Valid ID and Community Tax Cer fi cate of the applicant4. For corpora ons, SEC Cer fi cate of Registra on, Ar cles of Incorpora on and By-Laws5. For partnerships, SEC Cer fi cate of Registra on, Ar cles of Partnership and By-Laws6. For coopera ves, Cer fi cate of Coopera on issued by the Coopera ve Development Authority7. For sole proprietorships, proof of registra on with the Department of Trade and Industry 8. 2x2 pictures (4 copies) of the applicant with specimen signature at the back thereof9. Audited fi nancial statements for the past year, if applicable10. BOI cer fi cate of registra on, if applicable11. Income Tax Return of the company, partners, proprietor/owner for the past year, as may be applicable12. Proof of ownership or lawful occupa on of the business premises13. Proof of u lity billing
For Renewal of Accredita on with no-material changes in the informa on previously submi ed:
1. Affi davit of No Change of Circumstance (in case there are no material changes in the applicant’s data and circumstances as appearing in the previous accredita on)
2. Current Mayor’s Permit and Barangay Clearance (Duly cer fi ed by the issuing agency)
For Renewal of Accredita on with material changes in the informa on previously submi ed:
1. Affi davit of Change of Circumstance sta ng par cularly the facts cons tu ng the material changes; and
2. Documents in support thereof
Requirements for every Importa on:
1. Import entry and Internal Revenue Declara on (BOC Form No. 236)2. Bill of Lading3. Commercial Invoice4. Packing List5. Supplemental Declara on on Valua on (SDV)6. Load Port Survey Report – for bulk cargo, issued abroad by accredited surveyors7. Electronic copy of the Import Entry Declara on – for shipments under le er of credit8. Import Permit – for regulated shipments/controlled commodi es9. BIT – Authority Release Imported Goods (ATRIG) – for shipments subject to excise tax/exempted
from VAT
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LICENSE TO POSSESS EXPLOSIVES
Notes : Yearly renewal (At least 60 to 90 days processing)
Requirements for New Applicants:1. Le er of Request (state the Purpose)2. PNP Form No. 6 duly accomplished3. If Corporation or Partnership, SEC Registration, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws duly
authen cated by SEC.4. If Single Proprietorship, DTI Registra on, Business Permit and Cer fi ca on of Capital Invested in the
business from the City or Municipal Treasurer5. Personal History Statement or Bio-data6. Original Clearances (Court, Mayor, Police, NBI)7. Original Special Bank Receipt (Land Bank of the Philippines) – Fee : Php 5,000.008. Endorsement from Provincial Director & ROPD (for provincial applicants)9. PNP Inspec on Report/Security of Survey by the PD for Provincial applicant and by Firearms and
Explosives Division (FED) for NCR applicant.10. Pictures (size: 8” x 10”), Details and Loca on plans of exis ng magazine properly labeled.11. For petroleum/coal/geothermal explora on, endorsement from Department of Energy.
Requirements for Renewal:1. Le er of Request2. Original license to be renewed3. Summary of explosives consumed for the past twelve (12) months4. Monthly report for twelve (12) months a ested by Provincial Director, for Provincial applicant and
by FED, for NCR applicant5. Original Clearances (Court, Mayor, Police, NBI)6. Original Special Bank Receipt (Land Bank of the Philippines) – Fee : Php5,0000.007. PNP Endorsement from Provincial Director & ROPD (for Provincial applicant)8. PNP Cer fi cate of Inspec on and Inspec on Report signed by the Provincial Director for provincial
applicant by FED, for NCR applicant9. Pictures (size: 8” x 10”), Details and Loca on plans of exis ng magazine properly labeled.
PERMIT TO UNLOAD EXPLOSIVES FROM VESSEL AND TRANSFER TO DESTINATION Notes : Per explosive movement (At least 60 to 90 days processing)
Requirements:1. Le er of Request2. PNP Form No. 6-c duly accomplished3. Photocopy of License4. Photocopy of Permit to Import5. Latest monthly Report duly endorsed or a ested by Provincial Director by the Provincial Director
concerned (PNP Form No. 13)6. Bill of lading/Airway Bill and Proforma Invoice7. Original Special Bank Receipt (Land Bank of the Philippines)
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PERMIT TO TRANSPORT AND MOVE EXPLOSIVES
Requirements:1. Le er Request (state purpose of request)2. PNP Form No. 6-a duly accomplished3. Photocopy of license4. Monthly Report for twelve (12) months duly endorsed or a ested by the Provincial Director concerned5. Previous Permit to Possess Explosives and Delivery Receipt6. PNP Endorsement from Provincial Director and Regional Opera ons and Plans Division (ROPD)
(Provincial applicant)7. Original Special Bank Receipt (Land Bank of the Philippines) – Fee : Php 1,500.008. Blas ng Scheme (for blas ng contractor)9. Agreement or contract of the project10. Endorsement from Department of Energy for petroleum, coal and geothermal explora on
PERMIT TO IMPORT EXPLOSIVES/ EXPLOSIVES INGREDIENTS Notes : Yearly renewal (At least 30 to 90 days processing)
Requirements:1. Le er of Request2. PNP Form No. 6-b duly accomplished3. Photocopy of license4. Twelve (12) months consump on report5. Monthly Report for twelve (12) months for explosives duly endorsed or a ested by the Provincial
Director concerned (PNP Form No. 13)6. PNP Endorsement from Provincial Director & ROPD (of provincial applicant)7. Original Special Bank Receipt (Land Bank of the Philippines) – Fee : Php 6,000.00
PERMIT TO EXPORT EXPLOSIVES/ EXPLOSIVES INGREDIENTS
Notes : Yearly renewal (At least 30 to 90 days processing)
Requirements:1. Le er of Request2. Le er of Intent from the fi rm abroad3. Twelve (12) months consump on report4. Latest Monthly Report 5. Copy of License
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RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL LICENSE
Notes :• Yearly renewal• Permit processing is 2 to 3 weeks
Requirements:1. Le er of request signed by the applicant’s President/Director2. Cer fi ed True Copy of SEC/DTI Registra on (for new license applica on)3. Accomplished and notarized appropriate Nuclear Regula ons, Licensing and Safeguards Division
(NRLDS)/Licensing Review and Evalua on (LRE) applica on form4. Security Measures (secure guide and Checklist at LRES)5. Filing Fee of Php 500.00 (upon submission applicable only for new license applica on)
AUTHORITY TO TRANSPORT (IMPORT)
Notes :• Renew every two weeks• Extension processing is approximately 1 week
Requirements:1. Le er of request for the issuance of Authority to Transport2. Filing Fee of Php 300.00
AUTHORITY TO TRANSPORT (EXPORT) Notes :
• Apply per movement• Extension processing is approximately 1 week
Requirements:1. Le er of request for the issuance of Authority to Transport2. Filing Fee of Php 300.00
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PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITYREGISTRATION FOR EXPORT ENTERPRISES/IT ENTERPRISES
Requirements:1. Duly Accomplished & Notarized Applica on Form 2. SEC (Ar cles of Incorpora on and By-Laws) / DTI Registra on(for Sole Proprietorship) 3. Board Resolu on/Special Power of A orney for Representa ve 4. Document/Clearance to use the land subject of this applica on or Reserva on
Procedure:1. Submit Applica on Form 2. Evalua on and Recommenda on for approval to the PEZA Board 3. PEZA Board Approval 4. Submission of Pre-Registra on Requirements 5. Signing of Registra on Agreement 6. Submission of Post –Registra on Requirements 7. Start of Commercial Opera on
REGISTRATION FOR ECOZONE DEVELOPERS
Requirements:
1. Duly accomplished and notarized applica on form 2. SEC Registra on and Ar cles of Incorpora on; 3. Audited Financial Statements (for the last three years of opera on, where applicable); 4. Board Resolu on/Special Power of A orney designa ng the company’s authorized representa ve
to PEZA; 5. Project Study 6. Vicinity map refl ec ng the various land uses and important verifi able landmarks within one (1)
kilometer radius of the project site; 7. Proof of land ownership or any perfected contract/document confi rming the applicant’s authority/
clearance to use the land for economic zone development and related purposes; 8. If the applicant is not the registered owner, a perfected contract/document confi rming the applicant’s
authority/clearance to apply for and use the land for ecozone and related purposes is required. 9. Endorsement from the Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod for the development of the proposed
economic zone (i.e. all local government units of all municipali es and ci es with areas included in the proposed economic zone;
10. Cer fi ca on from the Department of Agriculture that the area for the proposed economic zone is not or has ceased to be economically feasible and sound for agricultural purposes (i.e. the area is marginal for agricultural use);
11. DAR Conversion Clearance or Exemp on Cer fi cate (or HLURB Zoning Cer fi ca on, whichever is applicable) and if the proposed area is zoned as agricultural on or before 15 June 1988, a DAR Conversion Clearance/ Order is required. However, if the zoning of the area is non-agricultural on or before said date, a DAR Exemp on Cer fi cate or HLURB Zoning Cer fi ca on shall be required.
12. Other documents as may be required
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Procedure:
1. Submit Applica on with A achments 2. Evalua on 3. Submission to PEZA Board 4. Board Approval 5. Submission of Presiden al Proclama on Requirement 6. Endorsement for Malacanan 7. Issuance of Presiden al Proclama on 8. Submit Pre-Registra on Requirements 9. Registra on Agreement Signing
Processing Time:
One (1) Day if applica on is received a day before a scheduled Board Mee ng. Board Mee ngs are held every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month (Export/IT enterprises and Ecozone Developer)
Ten (10) to Twenty (20) Working Days to secure the Presiden al Proclama on a er all documents are submi ed to Malacañan (Ecozone Developer)
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DIRE
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ALLIED BANKING CORPORATIONAllied Bank CenterAyala Avenue cor Legaspi StreetMaka CityTel. Nos. : (632) 818-7961 to 69Fax Nos. : (632) 816-3311 to 50Website : www.alliedbank.com.ph
BOARD OF INVESTMENTSIndustry and Investments Building 385 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., Maka CityTel. Nos. : (632) 897-5582 / 8909332 Fax No. : (632) 896-7342Website: www.boi.gov.ph
BUREAU OF CUSTOMSF OCOM Bldg., BOC Port Area, South Harbor, ManilaTel. Nos. : 526-6355 / 527-4537 / 527-4573Fax No. : (632) 527-4511Website : www.customs.gov.ph
BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE BIR Na onal Offi ce Building BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon CityTel. No. : (632) 925-2915 loc. 7382Website : www.bir.gov.ph
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES1300 MIA Road, Pasay CityTel. Nos. : (632) 879-9223 / 879-9217Website : www.caap.gov.ph
CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARDCAB Building, Old MIA RoadPasay City 1300Tel. Nos. : (632) 853-7259 / 854-5996Website : www.cab.gov.ph
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREEllip cal Road, Diliman Quezon CityTel. No. : (632) 929-1522Website: www.da.gov.ph
DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORMEllip cal Road, Diliman, Quezon CityTel. Nos. : (632) 480-6080 / 928-7031 loc 413Website : www.dar.gov.ph
DIRECTORY
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYEnergy Center, Merrit Road Fort Bonifacio, Taguig CityTrunkline : (632) 479-2900Website : www.doe.gov.ph
Ms. Mylene C. CapongcolDirectorElectric Power Industry Management Bureau (EPIMB)Department of EnergyTel. No.: (632) 840-21-20Email add: mycaps@doe.gov.ph
Ismael U. OcampoOIC, DirectorEnergy Resource Development Bureau (ERDB)Department of EnergyTel. No. : (632) 840-20-68Email add : iocampo@doe.gov.ph
Evelyn N. ReyesOIC, DirectorEnergy U liza on and Management Bureau (EUMB)Department of Energy Tel. No. : (632) 840-20-89Email add : enreyes@doe.gov.ph
Zenaida Y. MonsadaDirectorOil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB)Department of EnergyTel. Nos. : (632) 840-21-14 / 840-20-95Email add: nmonsada@doe.gov.ph
Mario C. MarasiganDirectorRenewable Energy Management Bureau (REMB)Department of EnergyTel. No. : (632) 840-22-68Email add: mcmarasigan@doe.gov.ph
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESDENR Compound, Visayas AvenueDiliman Quezon City 1116Tel. No. : (632) 928-3725Website : www.emb.gov.ph
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEPadre Faura St.,Ermita, ManilaTel. Nos. : (632) 523-8481; 523-6826Fax. No. : (632) 526-7643Website : www.doj.gov.ph
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT DOLE Bldg., Muralla St. cor. Gen. Luna StreetIntramuros ManilaTel. Nos. : (632) 527-3000Fax. : (632) 527-2421Website : www.dole.gov.ph
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY 385 Industry and Investments BuildingSen. Gil Puyat Ave., Maka CityTel. Nos. : (632) 751-0384Website : www.d .gov.ph
ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION16/F Pacifi c Center BuildingSan Miguel Ave., Or gas CenterPasig CityTel. Nos. : (632) 683-0282/914-5000 ext. 777Website: www.erc.gov.ph
LANDBANK OF THE PHILIPPINESLBP Plaza1598 M. H. del Pilar cor. Dr. J. Quintos StreetMalate, ManilaTel. Nos. : (632) 405-7339 / 405-7340 / 405-7736Website : h p://www.landbank.com
LIGHTERAGE ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINESUnit 99, 3rd Floor, A. V. Reyes BuildingBeaterio St., Intramuros, ManilaTel. Nos. : (632) 400-7797Email Add: lap.inc_phils@yahoo.com
MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITYParkview PlazaTa Avenue cor. Kalaw Street, ManilaTel. Nos. : (632) 523-90478 / 526-0971Website : www.marina.gov.ph
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE2nd Flr. N. dela Merced Buildingcor. West and Quezon Avenue, Quezon CityTel. Nos. : (632) 373-9787Website : www.ncip.gov.ph
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES BOARD8th Flr., NIA BuildingEDSA Diliman, Quezon CityTel. Nos. : (632) 928-2365 / 920-2641Website : www.nwrb.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY Almeda BuildingPresident Roxas Blvd. cor. San Luis StreetPasay CityTel. No. : (632) 551-3436/57Website : h p://www.peza.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE EXPORT-IMPORT CREDIT AGENCY 17th Floor, Ci bank TowerCi bank Plaza, Maka City 1226Telephone : (+632) 893-4474/893-4809Fax : (+632) 848-7292 Website : www.philexim.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE NUCLEAR RESEARCH INSTITUTECommonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon CityTel. No. : (632) 929-6010 to 19Fax No. : (632) 920-1646Website : www.pnri.dost.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD139 25th Street, Port Area1018 ManilaTel. Nos. : (632) 527-8481 Website : www.coastguard.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE Firearms and Explosives DivisionCSG Building, Camp Gen. CrameEDSA, Quezon CityTel. No. : (632) 723-0401Email Add : pnpfed@gmail.comWebsite : www.fed.org.ph
PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITYBonifacio Drive, South HarborPort Area, Manila 1018Tel. Nos. (632) 527-8356Fax. No. : (632) 527-4855
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC Building, EDSAGreenhills, Mandaluyong CityTelephone: 584-5343 / 584-0923 loc. 286Website: www.sec.gov.ph
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