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Senate OKs natural gas industry bill

VOTING 14-3, the Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 2793 or the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, which aims to achieve energy security and sustainable economic growth.

SB 2793 seeks to develop the natural gas industry by revitalizing indigenous gas exploration and developing liquefied natural gas or liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructures.

Senator Pia Cayetano. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA