LPG licensing services expand to Palawan

THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it will conduct a five-day session with the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry to outline the licensing process in Palawan.

“By delivering services directly to the people, we are strengthening safety standards while helping local enterprises operate more efficiently and competitively,” Energy Undersecretary Alessandro O. Sales said in a statement on Sunday.

During the activity, scheduled to run until Aug. 15, the DoE will provide same-day processing to enable retailers, dealers and gasoline station owners in the island province to secure their license to operate (LTOs) and certificate of compliance.

Applicants must prepare and present complete documentation to qualify for same-day processing.

The DoE said that it will expand the initiative to islands and remote provinces to ensure that the services reach underserved areas.

In the recent years, LPG dealers from the provinces have had to travel to the DoE Central Office in Taguig City to submit and process applications.

By taking licensing services to the regions, the DoE aims to reduce travel costs and lost business time, encourage wider compliance, and make regulatory processes more accessible to smaller operators.

The One-Stop Shop complies with the LPG Industry Regulation Act (LIRA) and related DoE issuances, which require operators to obtain licenses and certifications from the DoE and other agencies.

The DoE said these requirements ensure adherence to health, safety, security, environmental, and quality standards applicable to the LPG and liquid fuels industries.

As of June, the DoE has issued LTOs to 14,672 LPG facilities nationwide. — Sheldeen Joy Talavera