TAGUIG CITY - Consistent with the government's policy to enhance energy security thru fuel diversification, the Department of Energy (DOE) is conducting a series of public consultations to develop a blueprint that would provide a comprehensive and coordinated policy direction among national agencies to accelerate the development, commercialization, and utilization of electric vehicles (EVs).

The enactment of Republic Act No. 11697, also known as the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), provides a national policy framework to develop the electric vehicle industry in the Philippines.

Under Section 30 of the EVIDA, the DOE, together with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other relevant National Government Agencies (NGAs), are mandated to develop the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the said Act.

The series of public consultations on the development of the EVIDA-IRR are scheduled on the following dates:

• 19 August 2022 – Nationwide/ 1st Public Consultation (Virtual)
• 23 August 2022 – Luzon/NCR Cluster
• 25 August 2022 – Visayas/ Mindanao Cluster
• 31 August 2022 – Nationwide/ Plenary

EVIDA seeks to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles and charging stations in the country. It mandates a 5% EV share in corporate and government fleets, provision of dedicated parking slots, installation of charging stations in parking lots and gasoline stations, green routes, and provision of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for EV manufacturing, and importation of charging station.

“As we transition to a sustainable low-carbon future, this is the right time to sit down together and gather our thoughts and ideas to help the transportation sector reduce its dependence on imported oil, especially amidst the volatility of fuel prices”, Energy Utilization Management Bureau Director Patrick T. Aquino said.

“It is also expected that with the mass adoption of EVs, a new industry will blossom, high-value jobs will be generated, and more investments will come in,” he further said.

The EVIDA-IRR is targeted to be promulgated on 08 September 2022.

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*EARTHQUAKE DETAILS* :
*Date and Time:* 27 July 2022 - 08:43 AM
*Magnitude =* 7.0
*Depth =* 017 km
*Location =* 17.64°N, 120.63°E - 003 km N 45° W of Tayum (Abra)

As of 3:00 PM, 27 July 2022, *254* aftershocks ranging from M 1.5 to M 4.7 were recorded, *48* of which were plotted, and *11* were felt. Another 1 Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit the province of Abra on July 28, 2022, 04:02AM - DOST-PHIVOLCS

1. POWER GENERATION

A. Power Generation Plants

• As of *1100H on 28 July 2022*, all power generation plants are under NORMAL OPERATION including *HEDCOR hydro plants (FLS and Sabangan)* in Mt. Province that went on outage due to the earthquake. *La trinidad Hydro Unit 1 (9.5 MW) in Benguet* went out on 27 July 2022 1729H caused by line correction due to effect of earthquake. Unit was restored at 1903H same day.

• As per National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) grid update, there is sufficient level of supply and reserves as of *0600H, 28 July 2022:*

*Luzon Power Situation (NORMAL)*
➢ Capacity: 13,022 MW
➢ Demand: 10,841 MW 
➢ Regulating Reserve: 365 MW
➢ Net Operating Margin: 1,816 MW

B. NPC Dam Status

• As of *1000H on 28 July 2022*, NPC Dams operating in Northern Luzon Area are in *NORMAL OPERATION*.

C. NPC Small Power Utility Group (SPUG)

• As of *1000H on 28 July 2022*, NPC-SPUG plants operating in Northern Luzon Area are in NORMAL OPERATION.

D. IEMOP Market Operation Status Report

• Based on the reports of IEMOP, as of *0900H on 27 July 2022*, the market operation for Luzon is under NORMAL OPERATION.

*2. TRANSMISSION LINES*

• As of *1100H on 27 July 2022*, NGCP reported that restoration works for the remaining Bacnotan-Bulala 69kV line in La Union which tripped at 8:44AM today, following the 7.3-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Lagangilang, Abra.

• The earthquake caused power interruptions affecting the franchise area of LUELCO. Power interruptions were also experienced in parts of Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, and Abra but affected lines were immediately restored. 

• As per 1338H update of NGCP, the normalization of loads came after the energization of the Bacnotan-Bulala 69kV line at 1307H. Initial investigation indicates that a line segment owned and maintained by LUELCO tripped during the earthquake. NGCP assisted the electric cooperative for the restoration of the line.

Lines and facilities serving the National Capital Region are NORMAL and intact.

3. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES/ DISTRIBUTION LINES/

A. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES (ECs)

National Electrification Administration (NEA) 

• Based on *NEA’s Power Monitoring Report as of 1000H on 28 July 2022*, there are a total of 33 Electric Cooperatives (ECs) in Regions I, II, CAR, III, IV-A and V that felt the different intensities from the magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Abra.

• Out of the 33 ECs, *eleven (11)* experienced *power interruption* but managed to restore their power services within 24 hours, while the rest of the ECs are in NORMAL OPERATION.

REGION I
➢ INEC (Ilocos Norte) – 23 municipalities energized;
➢ ISECO (Ilocos Sur) - 34 municipalities energized
➢ LUELCO (La Union) – 20 municipalities energized;
➢ CENPELCO (Central Pangasinan) – 15 municipalities energized;
Restored the affected 69 KV insulator along Balingueo to Bautista 69KV 
line;
➢ PANELCO III (Pangasinan) – Correction of cut off overhead ground wire 
at public cemetery, Poblacion, Urdaneta City;

CAR
➢ ABRECO (Abra) – 27 municipalities energized; On-going restoration of 
lateral lines for the remaining household connections;
➢ BENECO (Benguet) - 14 municipalities energized
➢ KAELCO (Kalinga Apayao) - 12 municipalities energized
➢ MOPRECO (Mt. Province) - 12 municipalities energized; On-going 
restoration of lateral lines for the remaining household connections;

REGION III
➢ PELCO II (Pampanga) - 7 municipalities energized
➢ TARELCO I (Tarlac) - 17 municipalities energized

• An initial estimated damage cost of *PHP4,323,000.00* to the distribution facilities of ABRECO, MOPRECO and BENECO was incurred.

B. PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION ULITIES

• As of *27 July 2022 1100H*, there are no private distribution utilities that had tripping.

MERALCO
• On *NORMAL OPERATION* after the tripping of two (2) Malolos 13.8 kV circuits but reclosed successfully.

4. OIL SUPPLY and DOWNSTREAM OIL INDUSTRY (DOI) FACILITIES

A. STATUS OF OIL SUPPLY 

STATUS OF INVENTORY
• As of 1100H on 28 July 2022, no reported oil supply shortage was received as of to date.

*STATUS OF DOI FACILITIES IN LUZON*
• All bulk facilities reported no damage and are operational.
• 98.5% of retail outlets in CAR and Ilocos Region are operational. 
• There are three (3) closed retail outlets in (1) Barona Abra, (1) Ternate Mt. 
province, and (1) Taylan Ilocos Norte.

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EARTHQUAKE DETAILS:
7.0 magnitude Earthquake (downgraded by PHIVOLCS from 7.3)
27 July 2022 Wednesday, 0843H
Epicenter: Lagangilang, Abra
Depth: 025 km

1. POWER GENERATION

A. Power Generation Plants

• As of 27 July 2022 1400H, all power generation plants are under NORMAL OPERATION except for HEDCOR hydro plants (FLS and Sabangan) in Mt. Province that went on outage due to the earthquake.

• NPC-SPUG plants operating in Northern Luzon Area are in NORMAL OPERATION.

Luzon Power Situation for today (as per NGCP Daily Operations Highlights)
Capacity: 12,371 MW
Demand: 10,999 MW 
Regulating Reserve 429 MWa
Net Operating Margin: 943 MW 

B. IEMOP Market Operation Status Report

Based on the reports of IEMOP, as of 0900H on 27 July 2022, the market operation for Luzon is under NORMAL OPERATION.

2. TRANSMISSION LINES

• As of 1100H on 27 July 2022, NGCP reported that restoration works for the remaining Bacnotan-Bulala 69kV line in La Union which tripped at 8:44AM today, following the 7.3-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Lagangilang, Abra.

• The earthquake caused power interruptions affecting the franchise area of LUELCO. Power interruptions were also experienced in parts of Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, and Abra but affected lines were immediately restored. 

• As per 1338H update of NGCP, the normalization of loads came after the energization of the Bacnotan-Bulala 69kV line at 1307H. Initial investigation indicates that a line segment owned and maintained by LUELCO tripped during the earthquake. NGCP assisted the electric cooperative for the restoration of the line.

Lines and facilities serving the National Capital Region are NORMAL and intact.

3. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES/ DISTRIBUTION LINES

A. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES (ECs)

• As of 27 July 2022 1400H, the following ECs had experience power interruption.

CAR:
• ABRECO (Abra): Some of the municipalities of Abra has still power. Awaiting for more details on the outage of the affected area.

• MOPRECO (Mt. Province): Due to the magnitude 7.3 earthquake, Baang and Pegeo substations are affected. Whole MOPRECO coverage areas were affected including parts of Tinglayan, Kalinga and parts of Cervantes and Quirino, Ilocos Sur. Power may be restored earlier or later depending on the assessment of Ba-ang and Pegeo substations.

• BENECO (Benguet): Ongoing line patrol
Affected areas are as follows:
- Atok Abiang (Halsema), Topdac Halsema, Sayangan Proper, Paoay, Englandad, Catubo)
- Whole of Bokod ( Bila, Bobok-Bisal, Daclan BD, Ekip, Karao, Kawal, Nawal, Pito, Poblacion BD, Tikey) Except Ambuclao
- Whole of Kabayan (Adaoay, Anchokey, Ballay, Bashoy, Batan, Duacan, Eddet, Gusaran, Kabayan Barrio, Pacso, Poblacion KB, Tawangan), 
- Buguias: Natubleng, Parts of Amgaleyguey (Sinipsip ES, Sinipsip National HS, Sepadan and Pakpakitan)
- Whole Madaymen except Napsong, Palina, Kibungan
- Bakun: Dalipey, Ampusongan, Sinacbat, Bagu, Gambang, Central Bakun

B. PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION ULITIES

• As of 27 July 2022 1100H, there are no private distribution utilities that had tripping.

MERALCO
• On NORMAL OPERATION after the tripping of two (2) Malolos 13.8 kV circuits but reclosed successfully.

4. OIL SUPPLY and DOWNSTREAM OIL INDUSTRY (DOI) FACILITIES

A. STATUS OF OIL SUPPLY 
• All DOI facilities reported no damage and are operational.
• As of 1100H on 27 July 2022, no reported oil supply shortage was received as of to date.

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EARTHQUAKE DETAILS:
7.3 magnitude Earthquake
27 July 2022 Wednesday, 0843H
Epicenter: Lagangilang, Abra
Depth: 025 km

1. POWER GENERATION

A. Power Generation Plants

• As of 27 July 2022 1200H, all power generation plants are under *NORMAL OPERATION* except for HEDCOR hydro plants (FLS and Sabangan) in Mt. Province that went on outage due to the earthquake.

• NPC-SPUG plants operating in Northern Luzon Area are in NORMAL OPERATION.

Luzon Power Situation for today (as per NGCP Daily Operations Highlights)
Capacity: 12,371 MW
Demand: 10,999 MW 
Regulating Reserve 429 MWa
Net Operating Margin: 943 MW 

B. IEMOP Market Operation Status Report

Based on the reports of IEMOP, as of 0900H on 27 July 2022, the market operation for Luzon is under NORMAL OPERATION.

2. TRANSMISSION LINES

As of 1100H on 27 July 2022, NGCP reported that they are currently implementing restoration works for the remaining Bacnotan-Bulala 69kV line in La Union which tripped at 8:44AM today, following the 7.3-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Lagangilang, Abra.

The earthquake caused power interruptions affecting the franchise area of LUELCO. Power interruptions were also experienced in parts of Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, and Abra but affected lines were immediately restored. 

Lines and facilities serving the National Capital Region are NORMAL and intact.

3. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES/ DISTRIBUTION LINES 

A. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES

• As of 27 July 2022 1200H, the following ECs had experience power interruption

CAR:
• ABRECO (Abra): some of the municipalities of Abra has still power. waiting for more details on the outage of the affected area

• MOPRECO (Mt. Province): Due to the earthquake happened just a while ago, Baang and Pegeo substations are affected. Whole MOPRECO coverage areas were affected including parts of Tinglayan, Kalinga and parts of Cervantes and Quirino, Ilocos Sur. Power may be restored earlier or later depending on the assessment of Ba-ang and Pegeo substations

• BENECO (Benguet): Ongoing line patrol
Affected areas are as follows:
 Atok Abiang (Halsema), Topdac Halsema, Sayangan Proper, Paoay, Englandad, Catubo)
 Whole of Bokod ( Bila, Bobok-Bisal, Daclan BD, Ekip, Karao, Kawal, Nawal, Pito, Poblacion BD, Tikey) Except Ambuclao
 Whole of Kabayan (Adaoay, Anchokey, Ballay, Bashoy, Batan, Duacan, Eddet, Gusaran, Kabayan Barrio, Pacso, Poblacion KB, Tawangan), 
 Buguias: Natubleng, Parts of Amgaleyguey (Sinipsip ES, Sinipsip National HS, Sepadan and Pakpakitan)
 Whole Madaymen except Napsong, Palina, Kibungan
 Bakun: Dalipey, Ampusongan, Sinacbat, Bagu, Gambang, Central Bakun
 AREAS RESTORED AS OF 11:53 AM
 Tublay: Caponga, Daclan TY, Ambassador, Basil, Ba-ayan, Tublay Central, Ambongdolan
 Atok: Caliking and Inuman, Pasdong
 Kapangan: Balakbak, Beleng-Belis, Boklaoan, Cayapes, Cuba, Datakan, Gadang, Gaswiling, Labueg, Paykek, Poblacion Central, Pongayan, Pudong, Sagubo, Taba-ao
 Kibungan: Badeo, Lubo, Poblacion KN, Sagpat, Napsong, Madaymen

Region I:

• INEC (Laoag City, Ilocos Norte): on going patrol some parts of Batac only. most towns included are energized as of 10:45 am as per area supervisor
 PINILI: Brgys. Aglipay, Badio, Barbar, Buanga, Bulbulala, Bungro, Cabaroan, Capangdanan, Dalayap, Gulpeng, Nagtrigoan, Pagdilao (Pob), Pugaoan, Puritac, Puzol, Salanap, Sto. Tomas, Tartarabang, Upon, Valbuena (Pob)
 BATAC CITY: Brgy. Pimentel, Magnuang, Tabug, Acosta, Caunayan, Lacub, Aglipay, Barani, Ben-agan, Palpalicong, Colo, Mabaleng, Payao, Quiom, Maipalig, some parts of San Julian and Valdez, Callaguip, Cangrunaan, Rayuray, Baoa West, Baoa East, Palongpong, San Julian, Ricarte, Naguirangan, Capacuan, Sumader, Palongpong, Parangopong, Camguidan, San Mateo, San Pedro, Nalupta, Some Parts of Brgys. Billoca and Quiling Norte
 City of Batac Government Buildings 
 BADOC: Brgys. Alay, Alogoog, Ar-arusip, Aring, Balbaldez, Bato, Canaan (Pob), Caraitan, Garreta (Pob), La Virgen Milagrosa, Labut, Lacuben, Lubigan, Mabusag Sur, Madupayas, Morong, Nagrebcan (Except Sitio Lasien), Napu, Pagsanahan Sur, Paltit, Parang, Pasuc, Sta. Cruz Norte, Sta. Cruz Sur, Saud, Turod
 PAOAY: Sideg, Monte, Some parts of Brgys. Sta. Rita, San Pedro, Paratong, Lang-ayan, Anggapang Norte,  Bacsil, Cabagoan, Cabangaran, Callaguip, Cayubog, Dolores, Laoa, Masintoc, Nalasin, Oaig-Upay-Abulao, Pambaran, Pannaratan(Pob), Salbang, San Agustin, San Blas (Pob.), San-Juan, San Roque(Pob), Sangladan Pob., Sideg, Sungadan,Veronica.
 CURRIMAO: San Simeon, Victoria, Salugan, Torre, Lioes, Pob. 1, Pob. 2, Sta. Cruz, Pangil, Bimmanga, Tapao-Tigue, Paguludan-Salindeg• LUELCO (La Union): 6 substations now already with power. 2 substations remained unenergized

• CENPELCO (Central Pangasinan): On going repair/replacement of damaged 69kv line of CENPELCO in Brgy. Taloy, Malasiqui, due to the experienced earthquake this morning. Affected Areas are as follows: Malasiqui, Bayambang, Basista and Bautista

• PANELCO III (Pangasinan): On going line trouble; Correction of cut off overhead ground wire at public cemetery, Poblacion, Urdaneta City due to earthquake. Affected areas are as follows:  
 URDANETA CITY - Brgys. Cabaruan , Labit Proper, Labit West, Oltama, Sugcong, Poblacion(Magic Mall and Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Complex), Nancamaliran East, Nancamaliran West, Mabanogbog and part of Pinmaludpod

B. PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION ULITIES

• As of 27 July 2022 1100H, there are no private distribution utilities that had tripping.

MERALCO
• On NORMAL OPERATION after the tripping of  two (2) Malolos 13.8 kV circuits but reclosed successfully.

4. OIL SUPPLY and DOWNSTREAM OIL INDUSTRY (DOI) FACILITIES

A. STATUS OF OIL SUPPLY AND FACILITIES
• All DOI facilities reported no damage and are operational.
• As of 1100H on 27 July 2022, no reported oil supply shortage was received as of to date.

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The DOE Task Force Energy Resiliency immediately coordinated its members in the energy family to assess the impact on energy facilities following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake at 8:43 this morning with the epicenter in Abra. Initial assessment submitted to the Department of Energy (DoE) will be shared with the public through Situation Reports (SITREP).

TASK FORCE ON ENERGY RESILIENCY UPDATE NO. 2 ABRA EARTHQUAKE
As of 27 July 2022, Wednesday, 1100H

EARTHQUAKE DETAILS:
7.3 magnitude Earthquake
27 July 2022 Wednesday, 0834H
Epicenter: Lagangilang, Abra
Depth: 25 km

1. POWER GENERATION

A. Power Generation Plants

• As of 27 July 2022 1100H, all power generation plants are under NORMAL OPERATION except for HEDCOR hydro plants (FLS and Sabangan) in Mt. Province that went on outage due to the earthquake.

• NPC-SPUG plants operating in Northern Luzon Area are in NORMAL OPERATION.

B. IEMOP Market Operation Status Report

Based on the reports of IEMOP, as of 0900H on 27 July 2022, the market operation for Luzon is under NORMAL OPERATION.

2. TRANSMISSION LINES

As of 1100H on 27 July 2022, NGCP reported that they are currently implementing restoration works for the remaining Bacnotan-Bulala 69kV line in La Union which tripped at 8:44AM today, following the 7.3-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Lagangilang, Abra.

The earthquake caused power interruptions affecting the franchise area of LUELCO. Power interruptions were also experienced in parts of Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, and Abra but affected lines were immediately restored. 

Lines and facilities serving the National Capital Region are NORMAL and intact.

3. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES/ DISTRIBUTION LINES

A. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES

• As of 27 July 2022 1100H, the following ECs had experience power interruption

CAR:
• ABRECO (Abra): some of the municipalities of Abra has still power. waiting for more details on the outage of the affected area
• MOPRECO (Mt. Province): Due to the earthquake happened just a while ago, Baang and Pegeo substations are affected. Whole MOPRECO coverage areas were affected including parts of Tinglayan, Kalinga and parts of Cervantes and Quirino, Ilocos Sur. Power may be restored earlier or later depending on the assessment of Ba-ang and Pegeo substations

Region I:
• INEC (Laoag City, Ilocos Norte): waiting for details on the outage of the affected area
• LUELCO (La Union): 6 substations now already with power. 2 substations remained unenergized
• CENPELCO (Central Pangasinan): On going repair/replacement of damaged 69kv line of CENPELCO in Brgy. Taloy, Malasiqui, due to the experienced earthquake this morning. Affected Areas are as follows: Malasiqui, Bayambang, Basista and Bautista

B. PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION ULITIES

• As of 27 July 2022 1100H, there are no private distribution utilities that had tripping.

MERALCO
• On NORMAL OPERATION after the tripping of  two (2) Malolos 13.8 kB circuits but reclosed successfully.

4. OIL SUPPLY and DOWNSTREAM OIL INDUSTRY (DOI) FACILITIES

A. STATUS OF OIL SUPPLY 

• As of 1000H on 27 July 2022, no reported oil supply shortage was received as of to date.
• As of 1000H on 27 July 2022, no reported oil supply shortage was received as of to date.

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