WHEREAS, under Section 8 of Republic Act (R. A.) No. 7638 known as the "Department of Energy Act of 1992" the Secretary shall have the following functions:

(a) Establish policies and standards for the effective, efficient and economical operation of the Department in accordance with the programs of the Government;

(b) Exercise direct supervision and control over all functions and activities of the Department, as well as its officers and personnel x x x;

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 11032, on "An Act Promoting Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9485, otherwise known as the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, and for other Purposes" the law also seeks to increase efficiency by reducing processing time, eliminating red tape, and curbing corrupt bureaucratic practices;