1. Government – Private Sector Partnership Private Sector Perspective
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Philippine Scenario:
Government – Private Sector Partnership Private Sector Perspective
Ms. Mercedita Pastrana
Executive Director, LPG Industry Association, Inc.
Philippines
World LPG Association Forum
October 7-8, 2009, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1

2. Philippines and the LPG Industry
LPG Cylinder
Industry**
BULK SUPPLIERS
REFINERS
IMPORTERS
SUPPLIERS
MANUFACTURERS
TRADERS
REFILLERS
INDEPENDENTS
SERVICE ENTITIES REPAIRERS
REQUALIFIERS
MARKETERS
DEALERS
RETAIL OUTLETS
VISAYAS
MINDANAO
LUZON
*Under DOE supervision
**Under DTI supervision

3. Profile of the LPG Private Sector

4. LPG Associations LPG Industry Players Refillers : LPGRA, CLPGR
Marketers : LPGMA, PhilGas
Dealers : ILDAP, FLPDA
LPG Cylinder Industry : PALCMI
Umbrella
PLPGA
LPGIP
PIP
LPGIA 4

5. The Liquified Petroleum Gas Industry Association, Inc
The Liquified Petroleum Gas Industry Association, Inc. (LPGIA) was formed in 2000

6. 4 out of the 6 bulk importers are members of the LPGIA
Petron
Petronas
Shell
Philippine Assn. of LPG Cylinder
Manufacturers
Total
There are now over 200 refilling plants nationwide. Petron, Shell, and Caltex operates 28 refilling facilities while new players and independent refillers operates over 170 refilling plants nationwide with about 150 here in Luzon.
There are eight bulk suppliers serving the domestic LPG requirement: Petron, Shell, Caltex, Total, Nation, Liquigaz, Petronas and Pryce
4 out of the 6 bulk importers are members of the LPGIA

7. The LPGIA: Has 4 out of the 6 bulk importers as members.
Members contribute .01 centavo/kg of importation and produced LPG.
Is the largest industry association in terms of membership and resources in the LPG industry
Is recognized as one of the major industry associations in the country.

8. The primary purpose of the LPGIA is to support the Government in creating a safe and healthy environment in the LPG Industry.
Discuss background on LPGIA (refer to the slide)

9. LPG Task Force Flowchart
Director,
OIMB
Executive Director,
LPGIA
LPG Inspection Team
DOE Staff
LPGIA Staff
Now expanded to include DTI

10. to the Problems in the LPG Industry
Responses of the LPGIA
to the Problems in the LPG Industry
Discuss background on LPGIA (refer to the slide)

11. Teacher-Student Support Module
Consumer Education Response
Teacher-Student Support Module
The LPGIA developed and produced, in cooperation with the Department of Education and the Department of Trade and Industry, the Teacher-Student Support Module to be used to instruct all junior and senior high school students on LPG use and safety in all public schools nationwide.

12. 2. Konsumer at Iba Pa Radio Program
Consumer Education Response
2. Konsumer at Iba Pa Radio Program
The LPGIA sponsored a national radio talk show segment on LPG safety and LPG cylinders, together with the Department of Trade and Industry and the Philippine Product Safety and Quality Federation.

13. Consumer Education Response
3. Newspaper Ads 2
Serial Comics on consumer safety and buying tips
Newspaper Ads
To support/advocate passage of LPG Bills
Other printed materials (leaflets, flyers,
bookmark)s
6. TV/Cinema Ads
Featuring DOE/DTI officials

14. 7. Information Education Campaign
Consumer Education Response
Information Education Campaign
LPGIA has conducted various Education/ Information campaign on all sectors of the LPG Industry including law enforces, government officials units, Bureau of Fires and Consumer on safe use of LPG and other safety tips.

15. Legislative Responses
Discuss background on LPGIA (refer to the slide)

16. The LPG Bill
3 years ago, the LPGIA spearheaded the drafting of the LPG Bill to serve as the magna carta for the entire LPG industry.

17. The LPG Bill
The LPG Bill was passed in the House of Representatives in March 2009 and is now on 1st reading in the Senate. It is a priority bill of the government and there’s a good chance it will be signed into law this year.

18. The LPG Bill Some of the main features of the Bill are:
It clearly defines cylinder ownership and the responsibility of the owners to the consumers.
It bans importation of second-hand cylinders.
Strengthened the regulatory powers of the government agencies.
Increase in penalties.

19. Promotion of Orderly and Safe LPG Business

20. Auto-LPG Summit
The LPGIA organized and funded the 1st and 2nd National Auto-LPG Summit in 2007 and 2008 which brought together many of the major industry players in the auto-LPG industry. Its purpose was to promote an expanded and safer use of auto-LPG in the country.

21. Good Industry Practice Workshop
The LPGIA organized, in partnership with the World LPG Association, the Good Industry Practice Worksop for the government and the private sector in April 2009.

22. Some Problems Still Lessened but still very rampant illegal practices
Too many industry associations
Slow wheel of justice
Inefficiencies in government operations
Uncoordinated efforts/overlaps of government
Personal security of LPGIA members

23. ? What Can Be Done? RA 8479 Oil Deregulation Law
Industry Self-Regulation
National Association

24. Thank you! 24