WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001," declares it the policy of the State to ensure and accelerate the total electrification of the country and provides that the Department of Energy (DOE) shall, among other powers and functions, ensure the reliability, quality and security of the supply of electric power, exercise such other powers as may be necessary or incidental to attain the objectives of the law, and take the necessary measures to ensure that the provisions of the law are properly implemented;