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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Highest Education
Level: Postgraduate/Master's Degree
Major/University: M.S. in Public Management/ Development Academy of the Philippines 2005: M.S. in Energy Engineering/ University of the Philippines 1995
Located In: Philippines
Second Highest Education
Level: Bachelor of Science
Major/University: Chemical Engineering/Mapua Institute of Technology 1987 Located In: Philippines
Certification Year Obtained
Licensed Chemical Engineer 1988
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. Company Name: Department of Energy, Philippines
Position Title: Director III, Oil Industry Administration Bureau
Position Level: Managerial
Inclusive Date: February 2003 – July 2004
Work Description:
* Oversee the formulation and implementation of policies, plans, programs and regulations in the downstream oil industry, including the importation, exportation, stockpiling, storage, shipping, transport, refining, processing, marketing and distribution of petroleum crude oils, products and by-products and monitors developments in the downstream oil industry.
* Oversee the formulation and implementation of policies, plans and programs in the deregulation of the downstream oil industry in coordination with the other units of the Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies.
* Oversee the monitoring of international oil prices and oil supply and assess the situation in relation to the Philippine market, considering the various economic factors and international crisis/events, and propose to the Secretary the necessary action and policy recommendation.
* Oversee the monitoring of oil companies' and industry players' market share and market performance and assess the overall oil industry situation in relation to the country's economic condition.
* Oversee the implementation of the Bureau's mandate in encouraging the entry of investors and more oil companies/ industry players to engage in activities relating to the downstream oil industry particularly in refining, storage, marketing and distribution.
* Oversee the implementation of national standards and environmental regulations affecting quality of fuel and fuel additives, and facilities in the downstream oil industry.
* Oversee the monitoring of operations of oil companies, compliance of fuel quality to standards, compliance of oil facilities to national and international standards and fair and reasonable oil prices
* Oversee the implementation of plans and programs related to the oil retail market and other special concerns affecting the oil industry.
* Assist the Secretary/Minister of the Department/Ministry in carrying out the overall mandate of the DOE particularly in the downstream oil industry including the impact of other factors affecting the sector such as tax and tariff, international oil prices, foreign exchange and inflation.
* Assist the Secretary/Minister of the Department/ministry in implementing tasks as per instruction of the President of the Philippines and prepare necessary reports, memorandums for Cabinet presentation and approval.
* Conduct industry presentation and represent the DOE and the country in various forum and international conferences in relation to the downstream oil industry situation on issues such as: Oil prices, security of oil supply, stockpiling, storage, marketing and distribution, and oil industry deregulation
Recent Workshops/Seminars/ Conferences Attended and Other Activities:
* 2nd Meeting ACD Working group on Energy Security – May 18-20, 2004, Philippines
* Resource Person: Philippine DOE-US DOE/EIA Training Workshop on Energy Resource Pricing Models – May 13-16,2004, Philippines
* 26th APEC Energy Working Group Meeting – December 1-5, 2003, Seoul Korea
* APEC Joint Oil Stockpiling Workshop – December 2, Seoul Korea
* APEC,IEA/ESD, MOS, OECD, ILEDA Joint Oil Data Transparency Initiative Meeting – October 8-10, 2003, Cairo Egypt
* Presented Papers, conducted study tours and attended various forum and conferences in Asia, US and Europe on Downstream Oil and Gas Regulations, Policies, Issues and Industry Activities
* Country Focal Person to international initiatives such as the JODI (Joint Oil Data Initiative), Oil Statistics Industry Exchange and Real Time Emergency Response System
* Participated in various projects related to oil and gas, and power industry, e.g. Philippine Natural Gas Project, Philippine Oil Stockpiling Project, Philippine Oil Supply and Price Contingency Plan
2.Company Name: Department of Energy, Philippines
Position Title: Senior Science Research Specialist, Energy Industry Administration Bureau
(concurrent as Division Chief of Energy Resource Supply Administration Division from 2001-2003)
Position Level: Senior Specialist
Inclusive Date: July 1995 - February 2003
Work Description:
* Monitor the overall implementation of the deregulation of Philippine Downstream Oil Industry
* Monitor the activities of oil companies and other industry players to attain the following objectives:
1. Oil Pricing - ensure fair and reasonable oil price adjustments of the oil companies
2. Market Share - ensure industry level playing field
3. Production - ensure continuous and reliable supply of crude oil and petroleum products
4.Import - ensure proper documentation and legal entry of crude oil and petroleum products in the country
5.Inventory - ensure security of oil supply in the country
6.Product Quality – ensure compliance to fuel quality standards
7.Process and Facilities – ensure compliance to safety and facilities' standards and regulations
* Monitor international oil price and supply movements, analyze impact to domestic market and recommend plans and programs, and solutions to ensure stable, fair and reasonably priced petroleum products in the country.
* Conduct studies on oil pricing mechanism, storage and marketing of petroleum products, petroleum stockpiling, impact of tariff and import duties to oil prices and prepare necessary recommendation for appropriate policy and programs of the Department.
* Conduct studies on energy resource modeling and price/supply forecasting at varied scenarios using international market conditions and events, e.g. Natural gas market for the Philippines, The LNG for Power Study, etc.
* Prepare market forecast report and conduct oil price simulations using different economic factors at different scenarios considering international events and crisis conditions affecting oil price and supply, e.g. OPEC production cut, war premium, US-Iraq crisis and seasonal market conditions.
* Conduct sampling of petroleum products and inspection of oil facilities, e.g., refinery, oil storage tanks, terminals, jetties and auxiliaries
* Draft memorandum circulars, implementing rules and regulations on varied laws implementation in the downstream oil industry.
* Analyze, evaluate, process and endorse for approval new projects of oil companies and new industry players to engage in any activity in the downstream oil industry.
* Analyze, evaluate and process applications for import permits for crude oil and petroleum products.
* Coordinate with oil companies and industry players in the submission of oil statistics and prepare monthly reports on import supply sources, inventory, production, import/export, sales and refinery utilization.
* Coordinate with other units of the DOE, and other government agencies in the implementation of plans and programs in the downstream oil industry.
* Conduct oil pricing simulations to determine reasonableness of oil price adjustments effected by the oil companies.
* Conduct studies on supply, pricing and utilization of natural gas in the country as an alternative for oil.
* Attend to queries and requirements of the House of Congress on matters pertaining to oil price and supply in the country.
* Conduct industry presentation and provide industry update to consumer welfare groups and other industry sectors affected by any oil price increase.
* Coordinate with the transport sector on matters pertaining to oil price's impact to transport fare.
Workshops/Seminars/ Conferences Attended and Other Activities:
* APEC-EBN Meeting on Utilization of Natural Gas August 2000, Phuket, Thailand
* Oil Pricing Workshop – Platts, June 1999, Malaysia
* Oil Deregulation Study, June 1999, Thailand
* Jet Fuel Lab. Analysis and Testing, October 1998, San Antonio, Texas, USA
* Energy Resource Modelling, October 1996, East West Center, Hawaii, USA
* 5th LPG Seminar/Workshop, January 1996, Japan
3.Company Name: Department of Energy, Philippines
Position Title: Science Research Specialist II, Energy Industry Administration Bureau
Position Level: Specialist
Inclusive Date: November 1993 - July 1995
WORK DESCRIPTION:
* Conduct studies on oil pricing mechanism, storage and marketing of petroleum products, petroleum stockpiling, and prepare necessary recommendation for appropriate policy and programs of the Department.
* Analyze, evaluate, process and endorse for approval applications of oil companies for import permits for crude oil and petroleum products and coordinate with Bureau of Customs and Tariff Commission on legal entry of oil and petroleum products in the country.
* Monitor the activities of oil companies and other industry players and prepare/update oil statistics such as import volume, supply sources, sales, production and inventory of crude oil and petroleum products.
* Conduct sampling of petroleum products and inspection of oil facilities, e.g., refinery, oil storage tanks, terminals, jetties and auxiliaries
* Prepare position papers, draft memorandum circulars, implementing rules and regulations on varied laws implementation in the downstream oil industry.
* Coordinate with oil companies and industry players in the submission of oil statistics and prepare monthly reports on import supply sources, inventory, production, import/export, sales and refinery utilization.
* Coordinate with other units of the DOE, and other government agencies in the implementation of plans and programs in the downstream oil industry.
* Attend to queries and requirements of investors, researchers and other government agencies on matters pertaining to the downstream oil industry.
* Prepare presentation materials and provide industry update to consumer welfare groups and other industry sectors.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
4. Training Specialist II/Project Manager
Philippine Trade Training Center
1991-1993
Responsibilities:
- Conduct training and lectures on Production Management, Quality Management and Testing and Inspection
- Manage projects related in export promotions activities
- Develop training programs, modules and materials for in-house and in-company training programs in response to Training Needs Analysis
5. Supervisor, Fabrication Department
SEFA ASIA, Inc.
1990-1991
6. Chemical Engineer
Lucky Textile Mills, Inc.
1987-1990
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