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MELCHOR P. RIDULME |
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The National Power Board on May 30, 2022, designated yet again Atty. Melchor Paz Ridulme as Officer-in-Charge following DOE Usec. Donato Marcos’ resignation as OIC due to his health condition. |
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Atty. Ridulme, NPC’s Vice President/ Legal Counsel will be the OIC until a new CEO is nominated by the President of the Philippines and formally elected by the National Power Board in accordance with the existing rules and regulations, and other administrative requirements. |
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As the OIC President, Atty. Ridulme is authorized to act on and approve urgent matters concerning the operations of NPC. This includes but not limited to the following: sign contracts relating to procurement of goods and services, approve disbursements of the corporation’s legitimate financial transactions, release funds and approve payroll of employees and personnel, issue office orders and memoranda, and sign promotional appointments of employees. |
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Atty. Ridulme has been the youngest Vice President of NPC and has held his current position for the past ten years. He is also the country coordinator of the Philippines for the Heads of ASEAN Power Utilities and Authorities (HAPUA). He is the chair for NPC’s Committee on Anti-Red Tape and Investigative Committee pertaining to the corporation’s Whistleblowing Policy. |
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He obtained his degree in Political Science-Economics from the University of the Philippines and completed his law studies at San Beda College. |
