Section 10Sec./Art. 10

Powers and Responsibilities of the DOTr and its Attached Agencies.

In addition to its functions under Executive Order No. 125, series of 1987, otherwise known as the "Reorganization Act of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications", as amended, and other applicable laws, the DOTr or its attached agencies, such as the Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, and MARINA, in coordination with the DOE, DENR, DOH, DTI-BPS, and other relevant government agencies, shall issue the appropriate guidelines and regulations, and the applicable permits, licenses, certificates, or authorizations for virtual pipelines, motor vehicles, and marine vessels transporting, storing, or processing natural gas in its original state or liquefied form, as well as marine facilities used to import, receive, load, unload, transport, process, and store natural gas in its original or liquefied form, including those utilized as offshore LNG terminals, The DOTr shall monitor and ensure compliance therewith.