Acceptance of Chairmanship, Presentation of CWM Theme,

and Closing
Usec. Raul B. Aguilos, CESO III
Turn Over Ceremony-Consumer Welfare Month
9:00 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Training Room, Multipurpose Bldg., Taguig City

Good morning to all our distinguished guests.
As our pledge of commitment and acceptance of DOEs
Chairmanship and hosting of the 2014 Consumer Welfare
Month, please allow me to read:
(Read the Pledge)
Now that the turn-over has been formalized, let me quote
businessman James Cash Penney who once said,
Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests.
Responsibility is always a sign of trust.
Today, we have witnessed not just the assumption of
responsibilities handed over by the Department of Health
(DOH) to the Department of Energy (DOH) in hosting this
years Consumer Welfare Month, but also earning the trust of
consumers on their government - the trust to which their
rights are safeguarded and satisfaction are achieved, as we
are the medium for the fulfillment of total consumer
protection and empowerment.
For the 2014 Consumer Welfare Month, we will utilize the
power of knowledge by equipping our consumers with vital
information in making sound purchasing decisions and
practicing efficient habits especially in using energy. Thus,
the theme, Sapat na Impormasyon: Susi sa Wastong Paggamit
ng Enerhiya, as you see on the screen.
Leveraging on the utilization of information technology to
achieve healthier consumption habits, and addressing the
rising energy demand by managing energy consumption, the
DOE introduced two valuable tools through these websites:
www.kuryente.org.ph and www.wattmatters.org.ph.
The www.kuryente.org.ph provides the average electricity
rates in specific areas. It also gives basic information on how
electricity is produced and distributed for the use of the
consuming public. The unbundled components of the
electricity bill and the necessary information for better
understanding the dynamics of the power market are also
explained in this website.

On the other hand, the www.wattmatters.org.ph supports the
decision-making process of the consuming public in making
intelligent choices by showing the wattage ratings and
efficiency of every electric appliance that they wish to buy.
Objectively, these websites will make every consumer more
aware of their rights and responsibilities. Utilizing
information technology systems is just one of the initiatives
that the DOE has undertaken to provide the much needed
information for the benefit of the Filipino consumers. We
hope that you will find time to visit these sites, and make
good use of the information therein.
Moreover, apart from these websites, we continue to
reassure our consumers that DOE pursues programs to further
promote their welfare. Recently, the DOE held its inaugural
meeting for the Task Force for Fair Electricity Price last June
18. The Task Force was organized to look into several
proposals from energy stakeholders, including but not limited
to business and consumer sectors, on how to determine the
fair price of electricity that will benefit all.


On the sidelight, the DOE also conducts various information,
education, and communication campaigns around the country
to promote the programs and initiatives of the DOE in its
thrust towards energy security and sustainability.
As this years host, the DOE will proactively engage
consumers in its programs and projects, and all participating
government agencies towards our mutual goal of achieving a
brighter future for our consumers; founded under the
principles of sustainability and efficiency that have been
reinforced by the power of information.
On behalf of the Department of Energy and Secretary Carlos
Jericho L. Petilla, again it is with great pride that we accept
the responsibility of hosting this years Consumer Welfare
Month, and I thank you all for your honored presence in this
momentous turnover ceremony.
Thank you. Mabuhay po tayong lahat!