SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.No. 
646 
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JUL -8 P5 :14 
Introduced by Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
Explanatory Note 
Wind power or wind energy is one fonn of alternative energy that the government may explore 
and utilize to address the country's power crisis. Wind power or wind energy has long been used 
by humans to propel their ships, provide accessible water for fanning via the "water-pumping 
windmill", transport system, throughout the world via the steam locomotives, etc. Present 
innovations in wind power made it possible for us to "harves" wind turbines and generate 
electricity. 
In the Philippines, the windmills in Bangui are one shining example in the Asian region on how 
to properly utilize wind energy. The town of Bangui in Ilocos Norte utilizes wind energy to 
supply the province's demand in energy. At present, the windmills in Bangui provide about 40% 
of the power needed by Ilocos Norte. The power outages hamper not only-the activities of the 
citizens of Ilocos Norte but of local business and investors who hav decied to set up shop in 
Ilocos. 
Wind energy provides free, renewable source of energy that does not emit any air pollutants or 
greenhouse gases. However, wind energy utilization in the country still is not that popular though 
there is potential for its. application in our country as evidenced by the experience df the town of 
Bangui. The use of wind energy in the town of Bangui has made the price of enerF cheaper in 
the province of Ilocos Norte as well as transfonning the province of Ilocos Norte as one of the 
most environmentally-friendly location in the country. Hence, it is necessary to create a 
government entity that would initiate and promote public acceptance of this source of energy. 
This bill seeks to establish the Wind Energy Development Authority that would initiate and 
promote the use and development of wind energy in the country. It is envisioned that with the 
use of wind energy , the country will be able to address the growing energy demands of the 
society as well as to promote consoiousness among the Filipino people in protecting the 
environment. 
Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
646 
S.No. __ _ 
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Introduced by Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
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JUL -8 PS :14 
ESTABLISHING THE WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. There is hereby created the Wind Energy Development Authority 
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hereinafter referred to as the "Authority" which shall undertake to do researches and promote the 
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development and utilization of wind energy. 
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SEC. 2. The powers and functions of the Authority shall be vested in a Board of 
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Directors consisting of a Chairman and four (4) members who shall be appointed by the 
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President of the Philippines with the consent of the Comission on Appointments. The Chairman 
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and the two (2) members shall serve for a term of four (4) years, while the remaining two (2) 
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members shall be an ex-officio members, who shall be composed of the Secretary of Energy and 
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the Secretary of Science and Technology. They shall receive compensation as may be fixed by 
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the President of the Philippines which shall not exceed with those given to Commissioners of a 
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constitutional body. No person shall be appointed Chairman or members of the board unless he is 
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a natural born Filipino citizen at least thirty (30) years of age, of good moral character and must 
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bbe of recognized competence in the fields of science and techology. 
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SEC. 3. The Board of Directors shall have the following duties and responsibilities: 
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a) Prepare and issue rules and regulations as it considers necessary for the effective 
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discharge of its function; 
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b) Direct the management, operations, and administration of the authority; 
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c) Adopt and use corporate seal; 
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d) Make contracts; 
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e) Sue and be sued; 
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f) Appoint such officers and employees as are not otherwise provided for in this Act, to 
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define theeir duties, fix their compensation, discipline, and dismiss anyone of them fr 
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cause, subject to the Civil Service Commission rules and regulations; 
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g) Exercise such incidental powers as shall be necessary to carryon the functions of the 
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authority. 
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SEC. 4. The Authority shall have the following powers and functions: 
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a) Conduct extensive research on the different types and sources of wind energy; 
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b) Fonnulate a comprehensive policy for the research, development, and utilization of wind 
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energy; 
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c) Implement the, government program on the allocation, distribution, and sale of the 
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different wind energy resources; 
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d) Perfonn such other powers and functions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions 
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of this Act. 
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SEC. 5. The Chainnan shall 1)e the Chief Operating Officer, in case of absence or 
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whenever the Chaim1an is unable to at, the Board shall designate who among its members shall 
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act as the Chainnan. 
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SEC. 6. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be 
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charged to the appropriation for the Department of Science and Technology under the current 
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General Appropriation Act. Thereafter such sum as may be necessary for continuous operation of 
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the Authority shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act. 
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SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
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Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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