REPUBLIC ACT 9367: BIOFUELS ACT OF 2006 An act to direct the use of Biofuels, establishing for this purpose

the Biofuel Program, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes The act mandates the government to reduce the countrys dependence on imported fuels, to phase out the use of harmful gasoline additives, to rather use biofuels, and to create an incentive scheme. With the creation of a National Biofuel Board (NBB), it shall monitor the Biofuel Program and ensure the sufficient supply of sugar to meet the domestic demands. reduce dependence on imported fuels with due regard to the protection of public health, the environment, and the natural ecosystems consistent with the country's sustainable economic growth that would expand opportunities for livelihood by mandating the use of biofuels as a measure to: a) Develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainable-sources clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil. b) Mitigate toxic and greenhouse gas (GSG) emissions; c) increase rural employment and income; and d) Ensure the availability of alternative and renewable clean energy without any detriment to the natural ecosystem, biodiversity and food reserves of the country. Phasing Out of the Use of Harmful Gasoline Additives and/or Oxygenates such as MTBE All liquid fuels for motors and engines sold in the Philippines shall contain locally-sourced biofuels component The Laws provisions call for a mandatory mixing of 1% of Biodiesel in PetroDiesel and 5% of Ethanol in Gasoline for the first 4 years. It will then be increased to 2% for Biodiesel and 10% for Ethanol.

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