RA 7638 - IVY

Question 1

The national government agency mandated to prepare, integrate, coordinate, supervise, and control all plans, programs, projects, and activities of the government relative to energy.

Answer 1

Department of Energy

Question 2

The head of the Department of Energy.

Answer 2

Secretary

Question 3

The position next in rank to the Secretary.

Answer 3

Undersecretary

Question 4

The primary energy resources under the supervision and regulation of the Department.

Answer 4

Coal, petroleum, geothermal energy, natural gas, and other non-conventional forms of energy

Question 5

The body responsible for nuclear energy research and development.

Answer 5

Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

Question 6

The state-owned corporation that manages the country’s interests in the oil industry.

Answer 6

Philippine National Oil Company

Question 7

The Department’s responsibility to ensure the availability and stability of energy.

Answer 7

Energy planning

Question 8

The financial mechanism to fund energy development and research.

Answer 8

Energy Resource Development Fund

Question 9

The bureau that assumes regulatory functions transferred from the Energy Regulatory Board.

Answer 9

Energy Industry Administration Bureau

Question 10

1The comprehensive plan to be updated by the Department to guide energy development.

Answer 10

Philippine Energy Plan

Question 11

1Number of Undersecretaries appointed in the Department.

Answer 11

Three (3)

Question 12

1Professional requirement for the Secretary of Energy.

Answer 12

Recognized competence in the field of energy

Question 13

The agency replaced by the Department of Energy.

Answer 13

Office of Energy Affairs

Question 14

Executive Order amended by this Act regarding executive reorganization.

Answer 14

Executive Order No. 292

Question 15

Instrument issued by the President to implement the Act.

Answer 15

Executive Order

Question 16

Energy-related government-owned corporation attached to the Department.

Answer 16

National Power Corporation

Question 17

Agency tasked with implementing a comprehensive energy conservation program.

Answer 17

Department of Energy

Question 18

Support institution for information, research, and training.

Answer 18

Energy Research and Development Center

Question 19

The Secretary’s principal assistant.

Answer 19

Undersecretary

Question 20

The title of RA 7638.

Answer 20

Department of Energy Act of 1992

Question 21

Number of Directors provided in the Department’s structure.

Answer 21

Five (5)

Question 22

Concept of coordinated energy management among agencies.

Answer 22

Coordination

Question 23

Division for new and renewable energy sources.

Answer 23

Renewable Energy Management Division

Question 24

Total number of Assistant Secretaries in the Department.

Answer 24

Three (3)

Question 25

Bureau that formulates energy policy and planning.

Answer 25

Energy Policy and Planning Bureau

Question 26

Document issued by the President to transfer assets and functions.

Answer 26

Executive Order

Question 27

Previous name of the Office of Energy Affairs.

Answer 27

Ministry of Energy

Question 28

Government commitment to reliable energy at reasonable cost.

Answer 28

Energy policy of the State

Question 29

The Department's main function in energy programs.

Answer 29

Preparation and implementation of energy development plans and programs

Question 30

Clause preserving validity of other provisions if one is invalid.

Answer 30

Separability clause

Question 31

3The principal mission of the Department under the Act.

Answer 31

Ensure a continuous, adequate, and economic supply of energy

Question 32

The fund that supports indigenous energy development.

Answer 32

Energy Resource Development Fund

Question 33

One of the government entities under the Department’s supervision involved in hydroelectric projects.

Answer 33

National Power Corporation

Question 34

Function of the Department involving international energy cooperation.

Answer 34

Participation in regional and international energy cooperation programs

Question 35

Authority of the Department over exploration and development of energy resources.

Answer 35

Supervision and control

Question 36

Responsibility to promote the efficient utilization of energy.

Answer 36

Energy conservation and efficiency

Question 37

Entity within the Department responsible for market development and pricing studies.

Answer 37

Energy Industry Management Bureau

Question 38

Department’s power to issue rules and regulations.

Answer 38

Rule-making authority

Question 39

Provision ensuring smooth transition from old to new agency.

Answer 39

Transfer of powers, functions, funds, personnel, records, and equipment

Question 40

Legislative mandate creating the Department of Energy.

Answer 40

Republic Act No. 7638