Energy is one of the main drivers of the Philippine economy. With threats of diminishing supply due to the economic instability, energy advocates through the Philippine Energy Independence Council conducted a public forum to discuss the role of energy independence in national security last August 4.
 
During the said forum, the House Power Bloc representatives,  Presley De Jesus of PHILRECA, Sergio Dagooc of APEC, Adriano Ebcas of Ako Padayon Pilipino, and Godofredo Guya of RECOBODA, emphasized the need for energy security and independence prompting them to file House Resolution 1063 directing the conduct of an inquiry in aid of legislation on issues of energy security which affects national security.