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What minimum average grade must an applicant achieve in repeated subjects to avoid being CONDITIONED again?
What minimum average grade must an applicant achieve in repeated subjects to avoid being CONDITIONED again?
An applicant can retake subjects with a grade of 60% or higher without any restrictions.
An applicant can retake subjects with a grade of 60% or higher without any restrictions.
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What happens to an applicant who obtains a grade below 70% after retaking the subject?
What happens to an applicant who obtains a grade below 70% after retaking the subject?
They will be CONDITIONED again.
An applicant who has a grade below ________ is allowed to retake the subject.
An applicant who has a grade below ________ is allowed to retake the subject.
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Match the following conditions with the correct outcomes:
Match the following conditions with the correct outcomes:
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What is the primary purpose of a generation company developing dedicated point-to-point limited transmission facilities?
What is the primary purpose of a generation company developing dedicated point-to-point limited transmission facilities?
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The ERC has the authority to determine the fair market value of assets in case of a pricing disagreement.
The ERC has the authority to determine the fair market value of assets in case of a pricing disagreement.
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What corporate power allows TRANSCO to modify its corporate seal?
What corporate power allows TRANSCO to modify its corporate seal?
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In the event that assets are required for competitive purposes, ownership must be transferred to TRANSCO at a ________ market price.
In the event that assets are required for competitive purposes, ownership must be transferred to TRANSCO at a ________ market price.
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Match the following corporate powers of TRANSCO with their descriptions:
Match the following corporate powers of TRANSCO with their descriptions:
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Who holds the exclusive power to grant franchises for electricity transmission and distribution in the Philippines?
Who holds the exclusive power to grant franchises for electricity transmission and distribution in the Philippines?
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Electric cooperatives are allowed to renew and cancel their franchises independent of the National Electrification Commission for five years.
Electric cooperatives are allowed to renew and cancel their franchises independent of the National Electrification Commission for five years.
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What is the maximum percentage of voting shares that a person can hold in a distribution utility without being listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange?
What is the maximum percentage of voting shares that a person can hold in a distribution utility without being listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange?
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A small distribution company is one whose peak demand is equal to or less than _____ megawatts.
A small distribution company is one whose peak demand is equal to or less than _____ megawatts.
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What must new controlling stockholders of small distribution utilities do within five years of acquiring ownership?
What must new controlling stockholders of small distribution utilities do within five years of acquiring ownership?
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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
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Suppliers of electricity to the contestable market do not require a license from the ERC.
Suppliers of electricity to the contestable market do not require a license from the ERC.
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What is the minimum aggregate demand required for aggregators to supply electricity to end-users?
What is the minimum aggregate demand required for aggregators to supply electricity to end-users?
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Retail competition and open access for electric cooperatives can begin immediately after the implementation of the Act.
Retail competition and open access for electric cooperatives can begin immediately after the implementation of the Act.
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What is the time limit for the ERC to promulgate rules and regulations after the effectivity of this Act?
What is the time limit for the ERC to promulgate rules and regulations after the effectivity of this Act?
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What is referred to as stranded debt of NPC?
What is referred to as stranded debt of NPC?
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The ERC will conduct a review of stranded cost recovery every ______ year.
The ERC will conduct a review of stranded cost recovery every ______ year.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which authority has exclusive power over the Grid Code and related regulations in the electricity sector?
Which authority has exclusive power over the Grid Code and related regulations in the electricity sector?
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What amount will the national government assume for NPC's financial obligations?
What amount will the national government assume for NPC's financial obligations?
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The DOE aims to discourage private sector investments in the electricity sector.
The DOE aims to discourage private sector investments in the electricity sector.
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The recovery duration for stranded debt cannot be shorter than ten years.
The recovery duration for stranded debt cannot be shorter than ten years.
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What is one goal of the DOE after the restructuring of the electricity sector?
What is one goal of the DOE after the restructuring of the electricity sector?
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The __________ is responsible for promoting indigenous and renewable energy sources.
The __________ is responsible for promoting indigenous and renewable energy sources.
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Stranded contract costs are determined based on the ______ of electricity under eligible contracts.
Stranded contract costs are determined based on the ______ of electricity under eligible contracts.
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Match the following components of the PDP with their related actions or objectives:
Match the following components of the PDP with their related actions or objectives:
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What is not included in the qualifications for electricity suppliers as prescribed by the ERC?
What is not included in the qualifications for electricity suppliers as prescribed by the ERC?
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Electricity suppliers must secure a national franchise to operate in the contestable market.
Electricity suppliers must secure a national franchise to operate in the contestable market.
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What body is responsible for implementing regulations concerning abuse of market power in electricity supply?
What body is responsible for implementing regulations concerning abuse of market power in electricity supply?
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The DOE shall establish a wholesale electricity spot market within ________ year from the effectivity of this Act.
The DOE shall establish a wholesale electricity spot market within ________ year from the effectivity of this Act.
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Match the following authority or entity with their function:
Match the following authority or entity with their function:
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What must suppliers identify in their billings to end-users?
What must suppliers identify in their billings to end-users?
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The prices charged by electricity suppliers in the contestable market are regulated by the ERC.
The prices charged by electricity suppliers in the contestable market are regulated by the ERC.
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What does the ERC have the authority to require from electricity suppliers to ensure market stability?
What does the ERC have the authority to require from electricity suppliers to ensure market stability?
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Study Notes
Reexamination Policy
- Applicants can retake specific subjects multiple times, but only those where a grade below 50% was received.
- To successfully pass a repeated subject, an average grade of at least 70% must be achieved across attempts.
- If a grade of less than 70% is obtained upon retake, the applicant is designated as CONDITIONED.
- CONDITIONED applicants are required to retake the examination for the same subject until achieving a grade of 70% or higher.
TDP and DOE Integration
- The TDP must be submitted to the DOE for alignment with the Power Development Program and the Philippine Energy Plan under Republic Act No. 7638.
- Generation companies can develop and own limited transmission facilities for point-to-point connectivity to the transmission system, exclusively for their generating facility use.
TRANSCO Corporate Powers
- TRANSCO is recognized as a corporate entity with powers to:
- Maintain continuous succession under its corporate name.
- Adopt and modify a corporate seal as needed.
- Sue and be sued for corporate matters.
- Engage in contracts necessary for its purpose.
- Borrow funds and issue bonds; franchises are restricted to the Congress of the Philippines.
Ownership and Shareholding Limits
- Individual and corporate holdings in distribution utilities cannot exceed 25% voting shares unless listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).
- Small distribution companies, defined as having a peak demand of 10MW or less, must list in the PSE within five years of new ownership.
Supply Sector Regulations
- The supply sector is a public interest business; suppliers must secure a license from the ERC.
- ERC sets qualifications for electricity suppliers, including financial capability and technical ability.
- Selling electricity to the contestable market does not require a national franchise, and prices are not regulated by the ERC.
Wholesale Electricity Spot Market
- A wholesale electricity spot market must be established by the DOE within one year of the law's effectivity to determine electricity prices.
- Rules for the market will be created to ensure fairness among participants and reflect economic principles.
- Aggregators are permitted to supply electricity to end-users with a combined demand of at least 750kW.
NPC Financial Obligations
- NPC "stranded debt" refers to unpaid obligations, while "stranded contract costs" represent excess contracted costs over actual market prices.
- The national government may assume up to P200 billion in financial obligations.
- ERC oversees the verification and recovery process of stranded costs over 15 to 25 years.
Distribution Utilities Contract Costs
- Stranded contract costs relate to the difference in contracted electricity costs and market prices as of December 31, 2000.
- PDP integrates development plans across transmission, generation, and distribution sectors under DOE oversight.
DOE’s Role After Restructuring
- Post-restructuring, the DOE is tasked to:
- Encourage private investment in the electricity sector.
- Promote indigenous and renewable energy sources.
- Facilitate reforms in distribution utility operations for efficiency.
- Launch public education campaigns about sector restructuring and privatization of NPC assets.
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This quiz covers the reexamination policy for applicants regarding specific subjects. Applicants may retake subjects multiple times, but must achieve an average grade of 70% to pass. Those who do not meet this requirement will be designated as CONDITIONED and must retake the exam until successful.