Contents of RA 9136 Flashcards
(86 cards)
1
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How many chapters in RA 9136?
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9 Chapters
2
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How many sections in Chapter 1?
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4 Sections
3
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How many sections in Chapter 2?
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32 Sections
4
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How many sections in Chapter 3?
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1 Section
5
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How many sections in Chapter 4?
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9 Sections
6
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How many sections in Chapter 5?
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2 Sections
7
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How many sections in Chapter 6?
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8 Sections
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How many sections in Chapter 7?
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4 Sections
9
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How many sections in Chapter 8?
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14 Sections
10
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How many sections in Chapter 9?
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7 Sections
11
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To ensure and accelerate the total electrification of the country
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SECTION 2 (a)
12
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To ensure the quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric
power
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SECTION 2 (b)
13
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To ensure transparent and reasonable prices of electricity in a regime of free and fair
competition and full public accountability to achieve greater operational and
economic efficiency and enhance the competitiveness of Philippine products in the
global market
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SECTION 2 (c)
14
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To enhance the inflow of private capital and broaden the ownership base of the
power generation, transmission and distribution sectors
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SECTION 2 (d)
15
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To ensure fair and non-discriminatory treatment of public and private sector entities
in the process of restructuring the electric power industry
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SECTION 2 (e)
16
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To protect the public interest as it is affected by the rates and services of electric
utilities and other providers of electric power
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SECTION 2 (f)
17
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To assure socially and environmentally compatible energy sources and
infrastructure
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SECTION 2 (g)
18
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To promote the utilization of indigenous and new and renewable energy resources in
power generation in order to reduce dependence on imported energy
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SECTION 2 (h)
19
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To provide for an orderly and transparent privatization of the assets and liabilities of
the National Power Corporation (NPC)
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SECTION 2 (i)
20
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To establish a strong and purely independent regulatory body and system to ensure
consumer protection and enhance the competitive operation of the electricity market
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SECTION 2 (j)
21
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To encourage the efficient use of energy and other modalities of demand side
management.
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SECTION 2 (k)
22
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4 sectors of electric power industry?
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Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Supply
23
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transmission voltage in Luzon
transmission voltage in Visayas
transmission voltage in Mindanao
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above 230kV
above 69kV
above 138kV
24
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Within ____ months from the effectivity of this Act, the transmission and subtransmission
facilities of NPC and all other assets related to transmission operations, including the nationwide franchise
of NPC for the operation of the transmission system and the grid, shall be transferred to the TRANSCO.
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six (6)
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TRANSCO shall negotiate with and thereafter transfer such functions, assets, and associated
liabilities to the qualified distribution utility or utilities connected to such subtransmission facilities not
later than ____ years from the effectivity of this Act or the start of open access, whichever comes earlier
two (2)
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the TRANSCO shall grant concessional financing over
a period of ____ years
twenty (20)
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Act as the system operator of the nationwide electrical transmission and subtransmission
system, to be transferred to it by NPC
SECTION 9 (a)
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Provide open and non-discriminatory access to its transmission system to all electricity users
SECTION 9 (b)
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Ensure and maintain the reliability, adequacy, security, stability and integrity of the
nationwide electrical grid in accordance with the performance standards for the operations
and maintenance of the grid, as set forth in a Grid Code to be adopted and promulgated by the
ERC within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act
SECTION 9 (c)
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Improve and expand its transmission facilities, consistent with the Grid Code and the
Transmission Development Plan (TDP) to be promulgated pursuant to this Act, to adequately
serve generation companies, distribution utilities and suppliers requiring transmission service
and/or ancillary services through the transmission system: Provided, That TRANSCO shall
submit any plan for expansion or improvement of its facilities for approval by the ERC
SECTION 9 (d)
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Subject to technical constraints, the grid operator of the TRANSCO shall provide central
dispatch of all generation facilities connected, directly or indirectly, to the transmission
system in accordance with the dispatch schedule submitted by the market operator, taking into
account outstanding bilateral contracts
SECTION 9 (e)
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TRANSCO shall undertake the preparation of the TDP.
SECTION 9 (f)
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To have continuous succession under its corporate name until otherwise provided by law
SECTION 10 (a)
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To adopt and use a corporate seal and to change, alter or modify the same, if necessary
SECTION 10 (b)
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To sue and be sued
SECTION 10 (c)
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To enter into a contract and execute any instrument necessary or convenient for the purpose
for which it is created
SECTION 10 (d)
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To borrow funds from any source, whether private or public, foreign or domestic, and issue
bonds and other evidence of indebtedness: Provided. That in the case of the bond issues, it
shall be subject to the approval of the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of
the Secretary of Finance: Provided, further, That foreign loans shall be obtained in
accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
SECTION 10 (e)
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To maintain a provident fund which consists of contributions made by both the TRANSCO
and its officials and employees and their earnings for the payment of benefits to such officials
and employees or their heirs under such terms and conditions as it may prescribe
SECTION 10 (f)
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To do any act necessary or proper to carry out the purpose for which it is created, or which,
from time to time, may be declared by the TRANSCO Board as necessary, useful, incidental
or auxilliary to accomplish its purposes and objectives
SECTION 10 (g)
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Generally, to exercise all the powers of a corporation under the corporation law insofar as
they are not inconsistent with this Act
SECTION 10 (h)
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The Board shall be composed of
1 chairman and 6 members
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ex officio Chairman of the Board
Secretary of DOF
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TRANSCO Board shall include
1. Secretary of DOE
2. Secretary of DENR
3. President of TRANSCO
4. three (3) members to be appointed by the President, each representing Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
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The members of the Board so appointed by the President of the Philippines shall serve for a term
of _____
six (6) years
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To provide strategic direction for TRANSCO, and formulate medium and long-term strategies
pursuant to the vision, mission, and objectives of TRANSCO
SECTION 12 (a)
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To develop and adopt policies and measures for the efficient and effective management and
operation of TRANSCO
SECTION 12 (b)
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To organize, re-organize, and determine the organizational structure and staffing patterns of
TRANSCO; abolish and create offices and positions; fix the number of its officers and
employees; transfer and re-align such officers and personnel; fix their compensation,
allowance, and benefits
SECTION 12 (c)
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To fix the compensation of the President of TRANSCO and to appoint and fix the
compensation of other corporate officers
SECTION 12 (d)
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For cause, to suspend or remove any corporate officer appointed by the Board
SECTION 12 (e)
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To adopt and set guidelines for the employment of personnel on the basis of merit, technical
competence, and moral character
SECTION 12 (f)
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Any provisions of the law to the contrary notwithstanding, to write-off bad debts
SECTION 12 (g)
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The presence of at least ____ members of the Board shall constitute a
quorum,
four (4)
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To execute and administer the policies and measures approved by the Board, and take
responsibility for the efficient discharge of management functions
SECTION 16 (a)
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To oversee the preparation of the budget of TRANSCO
SECTION 16 (b)
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To direct and supervise the operation and internal administration of TRANSCO and, for this
purpose, may delegate some or any of his administrative responsibilities and duties to other
officers of TRANSCO;
SECTION 16 (c)
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Subject to the guidelines and policies set up by the Board, to appoint and fix the number and
compensation of subordinate officials and employees of TRANSCO; and for cause, to
remove, suspend, or otherwise discipline any subordinate employee of TRANSCO
SECTION 16 (d)
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To submit an annual report to the Board on the activities and achievements of TRANSCO at
the close of each fiscal year and upon approval thereof, submit a copy to the President of the
Philippines and to such other agencies as may be required by law
SECTION 16 (e)
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To represent TRANSCO in all dealings and transactions with other offices, agencies, and
instrumentalities of the Government and with all persons and other entities, private or public,
domestic or foreign
SECTION 16 (f)
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To exercise such other powers and duties as may be vested in him by the Board from time to
time
SECTION 16 (g)
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The salaries and benefits of
employees in the TRANSCO shall be exempt from ____ and shall be fixed by the
TRANSCO Board.
Republic Act. No. 6758
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The net profit, if any, of TRANSCO shall be remitted to the PSALM Corp. not
later than _____ after the immediately preceding quarter
ninety (90) days
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Such portion of net income used to reduce the transmission wheeling rates
shall not exceed ____ of the net income derived from such undertaking
fifty percent (50%)
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Within _____ from the effectivity of this Act, the
PSALM Corp. shall submit a plan for the endorsement by the Joint Power Commission and the approval of
the President of the Philippines.
six (6) months
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In case a concession contract is awarded, the
concessionaire shall have a contract period of _____, subject to review and renewal for a
maximum period of another _____.
twenty-five (20-25) years, twenty-five (25) years
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That in the case of electric cooperatives, renewals and cancellations shall remain with the National
Electrification Commission under the National Electrification Administration for _____ after
the enactment of this Act.
five (5) more years
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That controlling stockholders of small distribution
utilities are hereby required to list in the PSE within ____ from the enactment of this Act if they
already own the stocks.
five (5) years
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New controlling stockholders shall undertake such listing within _____
from the time they acquire ownership and control.
five (5) years
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A small distribution company is one whose peak demand
is equal to or less than ____.
Ten megawatts (10MW)
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The ERC shall, within ____ from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate the rules and
regulations to implement and effect this provision.
sixty (60) days
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Within ____ from the effectivity of this Act,
the DOE shall establish a wholesale electricity spot market composed of the wholesale electricity spot
market participants.
one (1) year
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Not later than _____ after the
implementation of the wholesale electricity spot market, an independent entity shall be formed and the
functions, assets and liabilities of the market operator shall be transferred to such entity with the joint
endorsement of the DOE and the electric power industry participants.
one (1) year
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For this purpose, the authorized
capital stock of NEA is hereby increased to ______
Fifteen billion pesos (P15,000,000,000.00)
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All electric cooperatives which have outstanding uncollected billings to any local government unit
shall report such billings to NEA which shall, in turn, report the same to the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM) for collection pursuant to _____
Executive Order 190 issued on December 21, 1999.
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Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, retail
competition and open access on distribution wires shall be implemented not later than _____ upon
the effectivity of this Act
three (3) years
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Privatization of at least _____ of the total capacity of generating assets of
NPC in Luzon and Visayas
seventy (70%) percent
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Transfer of the management and control of at least ____ of the total energy
output of power plants under contract with NPC to the IPP Administrators.
seventy percent (70%)
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Upon the initial implementation of open access, the ERC shall allow all electricity end-users with
a monthly average peak demand of at least____ for the preceding _____ to
be the contestable market.
one megawatt (1MW), twelve (12) months
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_____ thereafter, the threshold level for the contestable market shall be
reduced to ____.
Two (2) years, seven hundred fifty kilowatts (750kW)
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In the case of electric cooperatives, retail competition and open access shall be
implemented not earlier than _____ upon the effectivity of this Act.
five (5) years
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Stranded contract costs of NPC shall refer to the excess of the contracted cost of electricity under
eligible IPP contracts of NPC over the actual selling price of the contracted energy output of such contracts
in the market. Such contracts shall have been approved by the ERB as of ____
December 31, 2000
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The national government shall directly assume a portion of the financial obligations of NPC in an
amount not to exceed _____
Two hundred billion pesos (P200,000,000,000,00)
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That the duration for
such recovery shall not be shorter than _____ nor longer than _____
fifteen (15) years, twenty-five (25) years
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Within ____ from the start of open access, any distribution utility that seeks recovery of
stranded contract costs shall file with the ERC notice of such intent together with an estimate of such
obligations, including the present value thereof and such other supporting data as may be required by the
ERC.
one (1) year
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Within ____ from the submission of the application for stranded cost recovery by the
relevant distribution utilities, the ERC shall verify the reasonable amounts and determine the manner and
duration for the full recovery of stranded contract costs as defined herein
three (3) months
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Within ____ from the effectivity of this Act, a universal
charge to be determined, fixed and approved by the ERC
one (1) year
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Within _____ from the effectivity of this Act, each distribution utility shall file its revised
rates for the approval by the ERC.
Within ____ from the date of submission of revised rates by NPC and each distribution
utility, the ERC shall notify the entities of their approval.
six (6) months
