Bibliography

Legislations

Batas Pambansa

Batas Pambansa Blg. 33, An Act Defining and Penalizing Certain Prohibited Acts Inimical to the Public Interest and National Security Involving Petroleum and/or Petroleum Products, Prescribing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes. https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/23952

Presidential Decree

Presidential Decree No. 1865, s. 1983, Amending Batas Pambansa Blg. 33, Entitled “An Act Defining and Penalizing Certain Prohibited Acts Inimical to the Public Interest and National Security Involving Petroleum and/or Petroleum Products, Prescribing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes”, By Including Short-Selling and Adulteration of Petroleum and Petroleum Products and Others Acts in the Definition of Prohibited Acts, Increasing the Penalties Therein, and for Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1983/05/25/presidential-decree-no-1865-s-1983/
Presidential Decree No. 1857, s. 1983, An Act Granting New Incentives to Petroleum Service Contractors, and For This Purpose Amending Certain Sections of Presidential Decree Numbered Eighty-Seven, As Amended, Otherwise Known as the “Oil Exploration and Development Act of 1972”. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1983/01/01/presidential-decree-no-1857-s-1983/
Presidential Decree No. 269, s. 1973, Creating the “National Electrification Administration” As a Corporation, Prescribing its Powers and Activities, Appropriating the Necessary Funds Therefor and Declaring a National Policy Objective for the Total Electrification of the Philippines on an Area Coverage Service Basis, The Organization, Promotion and Development of Electric Cooperatives to Attain the Said Objective, Prescribing Terms and Conditions for Their Operations, The Repeal of Republic Act No. 6037, and For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1973/08/06/presidential-decree-no-269/
Presidential Decree No. 87, s. 1972, Amending Presidential Decree No. 8 Issued on October 2, 1972 and Promulgation of an Amended Act to Promote the Discovery and Production of Indigenous Petroleum and Appropriate Funds Therefor. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1972/12/31/presidential-decree-no-87-s-1972/

Republic Act

Republic Act No. 12305, An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Legal Framework for Nuclear Safety, Security, and Safeguards in the Peaceful Utilization of Nuclear Energy in the Philippines, Establishing the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, otherwise known as the “Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act”. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2025/09sep/20250918-RA-12305-FRM.pdf
Republic Act No. 12289, An Act Instituting Reforms in the Acquisition of Right-of-Way for Infrastructure Projects By the National Government and By Public Service Providers, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10752, Otherwise Known As “The Right-of-Way Act”. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2025/09sep/20250912-RA-12289-FRM.pdf
Republic Act No. 12254, An Act Institutionalizing the Transition of the Government to E-Governance, Strengthening the ICT Academy, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, otherwise known as the ‘E-Governance Act’, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2025/09sep/20250905-RA-12254-FRM.pdf
Republic Act No. 12120, An Act Promoting the Development of the Philippine Natural Gas Industry, Consolidating for the Purpose All Laws Relating to the Transmission, Distribution, and Supply of Natural Gas, and Appropriating Funds Therefor. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2025/01jan/20250108-RA-12120-FRM.pdf
Republic Act No. 12009, An Act Revising Republic Act No. 9184, Otherwise Known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”, and For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2024/07jul/20240720-RA-12009-FRM.pdf
Republic Act No. 11995, An Act Institutionalizing the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System, Mandating its Use in Policy and Decision-making, Designating the Agencies Responsible for its Implementation, Providing Institutional Arrangements Among Responsible Agencies, and Appropriating Funds Therefor. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2024/05may/20240522-RA-11995.pdf
Republic Act No. 11966, An Act Providing for the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2023/12dec/20231205-RA-11966-FRM.pdf
Republic Act No. 11954, An Act Establishing the Maharlika Investment Fund, Providing for the Management, Investment, and Use of the Proceeds of the Fund, and For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2023/07jul/20230718-RA-11954-FRM.pdf
Republic Act No. 11697, An Act Providing for the Development of the Electric Vehicle Industry, “Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act of 2022”. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2022/04apr/20220415-RA-11697-RRD.pdf?__cf_chl_tk=.nuNUXvBc.q5Hf33MYIZbNekkR4cd6hGeBgYMwJsWRA-1707363562-0-zRFQ
Republic Act No. 11647, An Act Promoting Foreign Investments, Amending Thereby Republic Act No. 7042, Otherwise Known as the “Foreign Investments Act of 1991,” As Amended, And For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2022/03mar/20220302-RA-11647-RRD.pdf
Republic Act No. 11646, An Act Promoting the Use of Microgrid Systems to Accelerate the Total Electrification of Unserved and Underserved Areas Nationwide, “Microgrid Systems Act of 2022”. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2022/01jan/20220121-RA-11646-RRD.pdf?__cf_chl_tk=5mtuAVieThGmd4oZwEw0zKKuLH2o1cQB4YhW1.YV92k-1707096264-0-gaNycGzNFCU
Republic Act No. 11592, An Act Establishing the Regulatory Framework for the Safe Operations of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry, Delineating the Powers and Functions of Various Government Agencies, Defining and Penalizing Certain Prohibited Acts, “LPG Industry Regulation Act of 2021”. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2021/10oct/20211014-RA-11592-RRD.pdf
Republic Act No. 11572, An Act Establishing the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute Act, Defining its Objectives, Powers, and Functions, And Providing Funds Therefor. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2021/07jul/20210730-RA-11572-RRD.pdf
Republic Act No. 11552, An Act Extending and Enhancing the Implementation of the Lifeline Rate, Amending for the Purpose Section 73 of Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known as the “Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001,” As Amended by Republic Act No. 10150. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2021/05may/20210527-RA-11552-RRD.pdf
Republic Act No. 11371, An Act Reducing Electricity Rates by Allocating a Portion of the Net National Government Share from the Malampaya Natural Gas Project for the Payment of the Stranded Contract Costs and Stranded Debts, “Murang Kuryente Act of 2019″. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2019/08aug/20190808-RA-11371-RRD.pdf
Republic Act No. 11361, An Act Ensuring the Continuous and Uninterrupted Transmission and Distribution of Electricity and the Protection of the Integrity and Reliability of Power Lines, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, “Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act of 2019”. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2019/08aug/20190808-RA-11361-RRD.pdf
Republic Act No. 11285, An Act Institutionalizing Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Enhancing the Efficient Use of Energy, and Granting Incentives to Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2019/04apr/20190412-RA-11285-RRD.pdf
Republic Act No. 11234, An Act Establishing the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop for the Purpose of Streamlining the Permitting Process of Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Projects, “Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act of 2019″. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2019/03mar/20190308-RA-11234-RRD.pdf
Republic Act No. 10963, An Act Amending Sections 5, 6, 24, 25, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 51, 52, 56, 57, 58, 74, 79, 84, 86, 90, 91, 97, 99, 100, 101, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 114, 116, 127, 128, 129, 145, 148, 149, 151, 155, 171, 174, 175, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 186, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 232, 236, 237, 249, 254, 264, 269, and 288; Creating New Sections 51-A, 148-A, 150-A, 150-B, 237-A, 264-A, 264-B, And 265-A; And Repealing Sections 35, 62, Ad 89; All Under Republic Act No. 8424, Otherwise Known as the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, As Amended, and For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/12dec/20171219-RA-10963-RRD.pdf
Republic Act No. 10771, An Act Promoting the Creation of Green Jobs, Granting Incentives and Appropriating Funds Therefor. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2016/04/29/republic-act-no-10771/
Republic Act No. 10752, An Act Facilitating the Acquisition of Right-of-Way Site or Location for National Government Infrastructure Projects, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2016/03mar/20160307-RA-10752-BSA.pdf
Republic Act No. 10745, An Act Allowing Natural Gas Power Generating Plants in the Country to Use Neat Diesel as an Alternative Fuel, Exemption Them from the Requirements of Paragraph 5.3, Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9367, Otherwise Known as the “Biofuels Act of 2006”. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2016/02feb/20160226-RA-10745-BSA.pdf
Republic Act No. 10623, An Act Amending Certain Provisions of Republic Act No. 7581, Entitled “An Act Providing Protection to Consumers by Stabilizing the Prices of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities and By Prescribing Measures Against Undue Price Increases During Emergency Situations and Like Occasions” and For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2013/09sep/20130906-RA-10623-BSA.pdf
Republic Act No. 10601, An Act Promoting Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Development in the Country. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2013/06jun/20130605-RA-10601-BSA.pdf
Republic Act No. 10531, An Act Strengthening the National Electrification Administration, Further Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 269, As Amended, Otherwise Known as the “National Electrification Administration Decree”. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2013/05may/20130507-RA-10531-BSA.pdf
Republic Act No. 10174, An Act Establishing the People’s Survival Fund to Provide Long-Term Finance Streams to Enable the Government to Effectively Address the Problem of Climate Change, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9729, Otherwise Known as the “Climate Change Act of 2009”, and For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2012/08/16/republic-act-no-10174/
Republic Act No. 10150, An Act Extending the Implementation of the Lifeline Rate, Amending for the Purpose Section 73 of Republic Act Numbered Ninety-One Thirty-Six, Otherwise Known as the “Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001”. https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/republic_acts/ra%2010150.pdf
Republic Act No. 9729, An Act Mainstreaming Climate Change Into Government Policy Formulations, Establishing the Framework Strategy and Program on Climate Change, Creating For This Purpose the Climate Change Commission, and For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2009/10/23/republic-act-no-9729/
Republic Act No. 9520, An Act Amending the Cooperative Code of the Philippines To Be Known As the “Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008”. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2009/02/17/republic-act-no-9520/
Republic Act No. 9513, An Act Promoting the Development, Utilization and Commercialization of Renewable Energy Resources and for Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2008/12dec/20081216-RA-09513-GMA.pdf
Republic Act No. 9367, An Act to Direct the Use of Biofuels, Establishing for this Purposes the Biofuel Program, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2007/01/12/republic-act-no-9367/
Republic Act No. 9136, An Act Ordaining Reforms in the Electric Power Industry, Amending for the Purpose Certain Laws and For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2001/06jun/20010608-RA-09136-GMA.pdf
Republic Act No. 9003, An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program, Creating the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives, Declaring Certain Acts Prohibited and Providing Penalties, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2001/01/26/republic-act-no-9003-s-2001/
Republic Act No. 8749, An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Pollution Control Policy and For Other Purposes. available upon request from Senate Legislative Records and Archives Services
Republic Act No. 8479, An Act Deregulating the Downstream Oil Industry, and For Other Purposes. available upon request from Senate Legislative Records and Archives Services
Republic Act No. 7832, An Act Penalizing the Pilferage of Electricity and Theft of Electric Power Transmission Lines/Materials, Rationalizing System Losses By Phasing Out Pilferage Losses as a Component Thereof, and For Other Purposes. available upon request from Senate Legislative Records and Archives Service.
Republic Act No. 7581, Act Providing Protection to Consumers by Stabilizing the Prices of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities and By Prescribing Measures Against Undue Price Increases During Emergency Situations and Like Occasions. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1992/05/27/republic-act-no-7581/
Republic Act No. 7638, An Act Creating the Department of Energy, Rationalizing the Organization and Functions of Government Agencies Related to Energy, and For Other Purposes. available upon request from Senate Legislative Records and Archives Service
Republic Act No. 7156, An Act Granting Incentives to Mini-Hydro-electric Power Developers and For Other Purposes. available upon request from Senate Legislative Records and Archives Services
Republic Act No. 7042, An Act to Promote Foreign Investments, Prescribe the Procedures for Registering Enterprises Doing Business in the Philippines, And For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1991/06/13/republic-act-no-7042/
Republic Act No. 6969, An Act to Control Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes, Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and For Other Purposes. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1990/10/26/republic-act-no-6969/
Republic Act No. 5207, An Act Providing for the Licensing and Regulation of Atomic Energy Facilities and Materials, Establishing the Rules on Liability for Nuclear Damage, and For Other Purposes, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1484. https://www.pnri.dost.gov.ph/images/safetyregulatorydocs/RAEOPD/ra5207.pdf

Executive Issuances

President of the Republic of the Philippines

Executive Order No. 127, Directing the Formulation of the Philippine Carbon Market Policy Framework, Creating the Inter-Agency Committee on Carbon Markets, and Designating the Department of Energy and National Resources as the National Authority for Carbon Markets in the Philippines, October 13, 2026, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2026/10oct/20261013-EO-127-FRM.pdf

Bureau of Treasury

Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Maharlika Investment Fund of 2023 (Republic Act No. 11954). https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2023/11nov/20231110-IRR-RA-11954.pdf

Climate Change Commission

Commission Resolution No. 3, Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (R-IRR) of Republic Act No. 9729, Otherwise Known as the Climate Change Act of 2009, As Amended By Republic Act No. 10174. https://climate.gov.ph/public/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Resolutions/Resolution%20no_%203%20-%20RIRR_RA9729_as_amended_by_RA10174.pdf

Cooperative Development Authority Board of Administrators

Revised Rules and Regulations Implementing Certain and Special Provisions of the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008. https://cda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Revised_IRR_updated.pdf

Department of Agriculture

DA Department Circular No. 01, Series of 2013, Implementing Rules and Regulations for R.A. No. 10601, Otherwise Known as the “Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Law”, available upon request from the University of the Philippines Law Center, Office of the National Administrative Register

Department of Energy

DOE Department Circular No. DC2026-08-0017, Policy Guidelines For Self-Generating Facility Zero-Export Solar Systems and Micro-Solar Systems for Own-Use, otherwise known as “Streamlined SGF ZESS and MSS Policy”, https://d24qbtp4vooyzi.cloudfront.net/api/media/file/DC2026-08-0017.pdf?prefix=dev%2Fmedia
DOE Department Circular No. DC2026-01-0001, Policy on Allowing Generation Companies to Finance and Construct Associated Transmission Projects for the Timely Integration of Power Projects Critical to the Country’s Energy Transition and Supply Security, https://d24qbtp4vooyzi.cloudfront.net/api/media/file/DC2026-01-0001.pdf?prefix=dev%2Fmedia]
DOE Department Circular No. DC2025-10-0020, Supplemental Policy to the Net-Metering Program Integrating Renewable Energy Certificate Trading and Multi-Site and Aggregate Net-Metering to Enhance Participant Benefits and Market Access, https://prod-cms.doe.gov.ph/documents/d/guest/dc2025-10-0020-pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2025-09-0018, Providing General Guidelines for the Generation, Managements, and Monitoring of Carbon Credits in the Energy Sector, https://prod-cms.doe.gov.ph/documents/d/guest/dc2025-09-0018
DOE Department Circular No. DC2025-09-0016, Rules and Regulations on the Handling, Transport, Storage, and Distribution of Coal. https://prod-cms.doe.gov.ph/documents/d/guest/dc2025-09-0016-pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2025-09-0014, Prescribing Amendments to Department Circular No. DC2009-05-0008 Titled “Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9513, Otherwise Known as the ‘Renewable Energy Act of 2008’”. https://prod-cms.doe.gov.ph/documents/d/guest/dc2025-09-0014-pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC 2025-04-0005, Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 12120 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/DC%202025-04-0005.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2025-01-001, Institutionalizing the Energy Sector Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/DC2025-01-0001.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-08-0027, Prescribing the Certification of Energy Conservation Officers Through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Micro-Credential Program, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/DC2024-08-0027.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-08-0025, Prescribing Further Policies to Enhance the Net-Metering Program for Renewable Energy Systems Amending, For this Purpose, Department Circular (DC) No. DC2020-10-0022. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/DC2024-08-0025.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-08-0024, Prescribing the Minimum Energy Performance (MEP) for the Commercial, Industrial and Transport Sectors for Compliance of Designated Establishments under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/DC2024-08-0024.PDF
DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-06-0021, Guidelines on the Registration Process for Solar Photovoltaics (PV) Installers Under the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP), https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/DC2024-06-0021.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-06-0018, Revised Omnibus Guidelines Governing the Award and Administration of Renewable Energy Contracts and the Registration of Renewable Energy Developers, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2024-06-0018.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-01-0001, Providing a National Policy and General Framework, Roadmap, and Guidelines for the Hydrogen in the Energy Sector 2024, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/DC2024-01-0001.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2023-12-0035, Prescribing the Policy and General Framework on the Expanded Roof-Mounted Solar Program in the Philippines, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/DC2023-12-0035_0.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2023-12-0034, Guidelines on the Authorization of Energy Auditors Under the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP), otherwise known as the Energy Auditor Authorization Process under the GEMP https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/DC2023-12-0034.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2023-07-0022, Implementing Guidelines on the Decommissioning and Mothballing of a Generating Plant or Unit Pursuant to Section 2.8 of DOE Department Circular (DC) No. DC2010-03-003, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2023-07-0022_0.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2023-04-0008, Prescribing the Policy for Energy Storage System in the Electric Power Industry, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2023-%2004-0008.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2023-01-0002, Adoption of the National Energy Contingency Plan for “The Big One”, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2023-01-0002.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2022-11-0037, Guidelines on the Registration and Issuance of License to Operate to Qualified DOE-Regulated LPG Industry Participants and Penalizing Certain Prohibited Acts, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2022-11-0037.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2022-11-0034, Prescribing Amendments to Section 19 of Department Circular No. DC20009-05-0008 Titled, Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 0513, Otherwise Known as “The Renewable Energy Act of 2008”. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2022-11-0034.pdf
DOE Department Order No. DO2022-08-0011, Department of Energy (DOE) Priority Research and Policy Areas for the Philippines Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI). https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/do2022-08-0011.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2022-06-0018, Adopting the Guidelines and Procedures in the Fund Sourcing, Accounting, and Audit of Renewable Energy Trust Fund Pursuant to Section 28 of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, otherwise known as Adopting the Guidelines and Procedures in the Fund Sourcing, Accounting, and Audit of the Renewable Energy Trust Fund or RETF Guidelines, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2022-06-0018.PDF
DOE Department Circular No. DC2022-05-0017, Rules and Regulations to Implement Republic Act No. 11646 (Microgrid Systems Act). https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2022-05-0017.PDF
DOE Department Circular No. DC2021-06-0014, Revised Circular on Accreditation and Submission of Notices and Reports by Refiners, Importers and Own Users of Gasoline and Diesel Pursuant to the Biofuels Act. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2021-06-0014.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2020-10-0022, Prescribing the Policies to Enhance the Net-Metering Program for Renewable Energy Systems. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2020-10-0022.PDF
DOE Department Circular No. DC2020-02-0002, The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11361, Otherwise Known as the “Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act”. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2020-02-0002.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC 2019-11-0014, Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11285 (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act). https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2019-11-0014-updated.PDF
DOE Department Circular No. DC2019-05-0007, Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 11234 (Energy Virtual One-Stop Act). https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2019-05-0007.pdf
DOE Department Order No. DO2019-04-0012, Creating the EVOSS-IRR Technical Working Committee to Formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11234 Known as the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Law. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/do2019-04-0012.PDF
DOE Department Order No. DO2018-10-0018, Adopting the Guidelines for the Operationalization of the Renewable Energy Trust Fund, and For Other Purposes, otherwise known as the Internal Guidelines for the Operationalization of the Renewable Energy Trust Fund, https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/do2018-10-0018.PDF
DOE Department Circular No. DC2017-12-0015, Promulgating the Rules and Guidelines governing the Establishment of the Renewable Portfolio Standards for On-Grid Areas. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2017-12-0015_1.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2016-07-0012, Implementing Rules and Regulations for Republic Act No. (RA) 10745 or the Amended Biofuels Act of 2006. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2016-07-0012.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. 2013-07-0015, Prescribing the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act NO. 10531, Otherwise Known as the “National Electrification Administration Reform Act of 2013”. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc_2013-07-0015.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2011-12-0013, Guidelines on the Utilization of Locally-produced Bioethanol in the Production of E-gasoline. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc_2011-12-0013.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2009-05-0008, Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9513. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc2009-05-0008.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. DC2007-05-0006, Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9367. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/dc_2007-05-0006.pdf
Rules and Regulations to Implement Republic Act No. 9136, Entitled “Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001”. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/downloads/final_irr_dtd_02.27.02.pdf
DOE Department Circular No. 98-03-004, Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/downloads/republic_act_8479_irr.pdf

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DENR Administrative Order No. 2001-34 (December 20, 2001), Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 9003. https://emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/DAO-2001-34.pdf

Department of Labor and Employment

DOLE Department Order No. 180, Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10771. https://www.dole.gov.ph/php_assets/uploads/2017/11/DO-180-17-Implementing-Rules-and-Regulations-of-Republic-Act-No_-10771.pdf

Department of Information and Communications Technology

Implementing Rules and Regulations of the E-Governance Act (Republic Act No. 12254), otherwise known as the ‘2026 Implementing Rules and Regulations of the E-Governance Act’, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2026/03mar/20260324-IRR-RA-12254-FRM_.pdf

Department of Trade and Industry

DTI Department Administrative Order No. 22-11, Series of 2022, The New Technical Regulation Concerning the Mandatory Certification of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Pressure Vessels, Systems, Services and Ancillary Products. https://dtiwebfiles.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/Downloadable+Files/Memorandum+Circular/Department+Administrative+Order+No.+22-11.pdf

Energy Regulatory Commission

Government Procurement Policy Board

Implementing Rules and Regulations Republic Act No. 12009 or the New Government Procurement Act (Annex A to GPPB Resolution No. 02-2025), https://www.dbm.gov.ph/index.php/republic-act-ra-no-12009-new-government-procurement-act-ngpa#gppb-resolution-no-02-2025

Joint

DOE-DOTr Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/irr-ra-11697.PDF
DOE-DTI Joint Department Circular No. JDC2022-05-001, Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 11592. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/jdc2022-05-0001.PDF
DOE-DOF Joint Circular No. 1, Series of 2020, The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11371, “An Act Reducing Electricity Rates By Allocating A Portion of the Net National Government Share From the Malampaya Natural Gas Project for the Payment of The Stranded Contract Costs and Stranded Debts” Otherwise Known as the “Murang Kuryente Act”. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/jc_no_01_series_2020.pdf
DA, DOE, DTI Joint Administrative Order No. 17-01, series of 2017, Amendments to Joint DTI-DA Administrative Order (JAO) No. 02, Series of 2008 entitled “Granting of Discounts to Persons with Disability on the Purchase of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities Pursuant to R.A. No. 9442, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons”. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/jao_17-01s2017.pdf
DBM, DOE, DOJ, DOTC, DPWH, HUDCC, NEDA Joint Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10752, An Act Facilitating the Acquisition of Right-of-Way, Site, or Location for National Government Infrastructure Projects, https://www.dpwh.gov.ph/dpwh/references/laws_codes_orders/irr_ra10752
DA, DENR, DOE, DOH, DTI Joint Administrative Order No. 13-1, series of 2013, Amendments to the DTI, DA, DOH, DENR Joint Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 1993 (JAO 1, s. 1993) Otherwise Known as the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 7581 (Price Act). https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/jao_13-1%2C%20s.%202013.pdf
DENR-DOE Joint Administrative Order No. JAO 2013-09-001, Lighting Industry Waste Management Guidelines. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/jao_2013-09-0001_0.pdf
DA, DAR, DOE, DENR, DOF, DOLE, DOST, DTI, DOTC, NBB, NCIP, PCA, SRA Joint Administrative Order No. 2008-1, s. 2008, Guidelines Governing the Biofuel Feedstocks Production, and Biofuels and Biofuel Blends Production, Distribution and Sale under Republic Act No. 9367. https://legacy.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/issuances/jao-no-2008-1.pdf
DA, DepED, DILG, DOF, DOT, DOTC, DSWD Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9442, an Act Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, and For Other Purposes’ Granting Additional Privileges and Incentives and Prohibitions on Verbal, Non-verbal Ridicule and Vilification Against Persons with Disability, available upon request from the University of the Philippines Law Center, Office of the National Administrative Register
DA, DENR, DOH, DTI Joint Administrative Order No. 1, s 1993, Rules and Regulations Implementing R.A. 7581 – An Act Providing Protection to Consumers by Stabilizing the Prices of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities and by Prescribing Measures Against Undue Price Increases During Emergency Situations and Like Occasions. https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/10/50431

Maritime Industry Authority

MARINA Circular No. SR 2020-06, Series of 2020, Rules and Regulations on the Mandatory Use of 0.50% M/M Sulphur Limit on Fuel Oil for All Philippine Registered Ships in Compliance to Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78, As Amended, https://marina.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MC-SR-2020-06.pdf

National Commission for Culture and the Arts

The 2024 Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10066, The National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, As Amended by Republic Act No. 11961, And Other Laws and Regulations on Cultural Heritage, https://ncca.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IRR-RA-10066.pdf

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council – Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 12287, otherwise known as the “Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act”, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2026/09sep/20260914-NDRRMC-IRR-RA12287.pdf

National Solid Waste Management Commission

NSWMC Resolution No. 669, Series of 2016, Guidelines Governing the Establishment and Operation of Waste-to-Energy Technologies for Municipal Solid Waste. in Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Memorandum Circular No. 2019-008 (September 16, 2019), Adopting the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) Resolution No. 669 Series of 2016, “Guidelines Governing the Establishment and Operation of Waste-to-Energy Technologies for Municipal Solid Waste”. https://emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/EMB-MC-NO.-2019-008.pdf

PPP Governing Board

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11966, “An Act Providing for the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines”, https://neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IRR-of-the-PPP-Code-as-published-22March2024.pdf

University of the Philippines

Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 11572. available upon request from the University of the Philippines Law Center, Office of the National Administrative Register

Other publications

UNFCCC

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 1992. https://unfccc.int/files/essential_background/background_publications_htmlpdf/application/pdf/conveng.pdf

IPCC

IPCC, 2018: Annex I: Glossary [Matthews, J.B.R. (ed.)]. In: Global Warming of 1.5°C. An IPCC Special Report on
the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission
pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable
development, and efforts to eradicate poverty [Masson-Delmotte, V., P. Zhai, H.-O. Pörtner, D. Roberts, J. Skea,
P.R. Shukla, A. Pirani, W. Moufouma-Okia, C. Péan, R. Pidcock, S. Connors, J.B.R. Matthews, Y. Chen, X. Zhou,
M.I. Gomis, E. Lonnoy, T. Maycock, M. Tignor, and T. Waterfield (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK
and New York, NY, USA, pp. 541-562. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009157940.008