In compliance with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Republic Act 11285) which was signed by President Duterte in 2019, the Department of Energy (DOE) has implemented a new energy label scheme. The shift to this new standard directed government agencies to emphasize the importance of energ
ENERGY CONSERVATION. PCOO Assistant Secretary Vinci Beltran (third from right) and Director Renante Sevilla (second from right) of the DOE Luzon Field Office, lead other officials in opening the Enerhiyang Atin Kiosk at the SM Central in Olongapo City on Wednesday (May 18, 2022). This is part of the program of the DOE to promote the use of new and energy-efficient alternatives. (Photo by Ruben Veloria) OLONGAPO CITY - An official of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) has cited the need for the people to practice the proper way of using energy amid its rising prices. During the launch of the "Enerhiyang Atin" kiosk here on Wednesday afternoon, PCOO Assistant Secretary Vinci Beltran said with the continuous increase in the prices of fuel and electricity, every individual must be fully informed and practice the proper way of using energy. Beltran suggested that people engage more in walking than using their car when the destination is merely a couple of blo
ENERGY SAVING. Energy Utilization Management Bureau director Patrick Aquino delivers his speech at the kick-off of the energy efficiency and conservation information campaign at SM BF Paranaque in Paranaque City on Wednesday (May 4, 2022). The information campaign is a partnership of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, Department of Energy, and SM Supermalls. (PNA photo by Kris Crismundo) MANILA - The aggressive promotion of energy efficiency and conservation during the Duterte administration has increased the awareness of Filipinos to save energy, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. To further raise their awareness on energy saving, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), DOE, and SM Supermalls kicked off its energy efficiency and conservation information campaign at SM BF Paranaque Wednesday. Energy Utilization Management Bureau director Patrick Aquino has urged Filipino households to observe efficient use of energy to mitigate the increasing demand