• DAY 1 • WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST 2008 •

WELCOME KEYNOTE: FEATURING THE CNG MASTERPLAN TO DEVELOP THE PHILIPPINE NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY

· Implementing the NGVPPT pilot projects to spur accelerated development

· Developing an implementation plan to ensure the success, synergy and continuity of all activities related to NGVPPT

· Develop and implement the necessary guidelines for the accomplishment of the objectives

· Facilitating program participants’ access to privileges and incentives

Honorable Angelo Reyes

Secretary

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Invited)

OPENING KEYNOTE: DETAILING THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR A GRADUAL SHIFT TO CNG FUEL UTILIZATION IN PUVS AND PROMOTE NGVS IN METRO MANILA AND LUZON

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) works with the DOE to:

· Develop an implementation plan for a gradual shift to CNG fuel utilization in PUVs

· Promote NGVs in Metro Manila and Luzon through the issuance of directives/orders providing preferential franchises in present day major routes and exclusive franchises to NGVs in newly opened routes, compliance with emission standards and other preferential incentives through key government agencies

Honorable Leandro Mendoza

Secretary

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (invited)

INTRODUCING THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT (NGVPPT)

Launched in 2002, the NGVPPT program is envisioned to enhance energy supply security in the transport sector through fuel diversification using indigenous natural gas. In this presentation, further details of the program will be disclosed, including:

· Gas supply sourced locally and internationally

· Infrastructure development plans including the CNG refuelling stations, including

· Encouragement of the public transport sector, the public utility buses (PUBs), public utility jeepneys (PUJs), taxis and other PUVs, to encourage to use natural gas as fuel

Honorable Ramon Santos

Undersecretary

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Invited)

TOWARDS A CLEANER AIR IN MEGA MANILA: HOW LTFRB ARE TAPPING INTO CLEAN ENERGY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES

· Granting by LTFRB of preferential and exclusive Certificates of Public Convenience (CPC)

· Franchising to operators of NGVs based on the results of the DOTC surveys

· Implementation plans and bus routes

Honorable Thompson C. Lantion

Chairman

LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD

NATURAL GAS AVAILABILITY AND SUPPLY FOR CNG IMPLEMENTATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

· Analysis of the middle-long term natural gas supply and demand in the Philippines

· Reinforcing commitment to use gas as the fuel of choice and substitute for high oil cost

· Committing adequate gas supplies for public users and urban transportation (in correlation with domestic market obligation policy)

Senior Representative

SHELL PHILIPPINES EXPLORATION B.V. (invited)

EXPLORING INCENTIVES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL NGV STAKEHOLDERS IN THE PHILIPPINES

To further enhance the development of clean CNG-powered vehicles, the NGVPPT program saw the unveiling of a portfolio on incentives, including:

· Income tax holiday for pioneering projects qualifying under the Board of Investments’ (BOI) Investments Priorities Plan

· Preferential and exclusive franchises from the LTFRB for NGVs to newly opened routes

· Attractive CNG prices which translate to a discount to diesel price

· Manpower development and capability building through training and technology transfer programs

Find out from this presentation, the Philippine regulators have set stage incentive plans to encourage active participation of the private sector to provide the necessary support, logistics and infrastructure.

Professor Edwin V. Fernandez

Dean, School of Entrepreneurship

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

HOW THE CNG-NGV WILL AFFECT THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY IN THE PHILIPPINES: PERSPECTIVE FROM A CNG BUS PIONEER

· What will it take to make this clean energy program happen?

· Benefits for consumers of this technology

· Challenges and upside of the operational aspects of this technology

Engr. Homero A. Mercado

President

H.M. TRANSPORT

FEATURING THE CNG HYBRID VEHICLES* (topic to be confirmed)

Allen Law

Chairman

FIRST MASS TRANSPORT GROUP