Biofuels Act of 2006 (Republic Act No. 9367). Country/Territory Philippines Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to direct the use of biofuels, establishing for this purpose the biofuel program, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes. Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Bioenergy Biofuel Renewable energy Institution Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation. Abstract The purpose of this Act is to: develop and use indigenous renewable energy to reduce dependence on imported oil; reduce toxic emissions; and ensure the availability of alternative and renewable clean energy without causing any harm to the natural ecosystem, biodiversity and food reserves of the country. Full text English