MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to create a legal and regulatory framework for the development and regulation of the midstream natural gas industry reached the Senate floor on Tuesday for plenary deliberations.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairperson of the Senate energy committee, endorsed for plenary approval Senate Bill No. 2203 or the proposed Midstream Natural Gas Industry Development Act.
The bill is contained under Committee Report No. 255, which was signed by 12 senators.
In sponsoring the measure, Gatchalian stressed the importance of natural gas supply in the country’s energy security.
“Natural gas is poised to play an important role in promoting Philippine e…
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