English: Gatchalian reminded all parties concerned that the agreement requires prior approval from the Department of Energy (DOE) under Presidential Decree (PD) No. 87 and Department Circular (DC) 2007-04-0003. PD 87, otherwise known as the Oil Exploration and Development Act of 1972, regulates energy exploration and development activities. Service Contract (SC) 38, or simply the Malampaya project, was executed under this law.
Filipino: Ipinaalala ni Gatchalian sa kampo na lahat ng kasunduan ay kailangang dumaan muna sa Department of Energy (DOE) sa ilalim ng Presidential Decree (PD) No. 87 at Department Circular (DC) 2007-04-0003 bago maisapinal ang mga ito. Layon ng PD 87, o ang Oil Exploration and Development Act of 1972, na maglatag ng mga regulasyon para sa exploration activities upang makadiskubre ng mga bagong mapagkukunan ng produktong petrolyo. Ang Service Contract (SC) 38 naman o ang mismong Malampaya project ay ipinatupad sa ilalim ng naturang batas.