Secretary of Energy (Philippines)

According to the Department of Energy Act of 1992, the Secretary of Energy has the following functions: • Establish policies and standards for the effective, efficient, and economical operation of the department in accordance with the programs of the government; • Exercise direct supervision and control over all functions and activities of the department, as well as all its officers and personnel; • Devise a program of international information on the geological and contractual conditions obtaining in the Philippines for oil and gas exploration to advance the industry. • Create regional offices and such other service units and divisions as may be necessary; • Create regional or separate grids as may be necessary or beneficial; and • Perform such other functions as may be necessary or proper to attain the objectives of the Department of Energy Act of 1992. ==List of Secretaries of energy==

Secretary of Energy (1977–1978) Minister of Energy (1978–1986) President Ferdinand Marcos issued Presidential Decree No. 1397 on June 2, 1978, converting all departments into ministries headed by ministers. Minister of Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources (1987) President Corazon Aquino issued Executive Order No. 131 on January 30, 1987, merging the Ministry of Energy with the Ministry of Natural Resources to create the Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources. Secretary of Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources (1987) President Corazon Aquino issued Administrative Order No. 15 on February 11, 1987, converting all ministries into departments headed by secretaries. Secretary of Energy (from 1992) == Notes ==