Department of Energy (DoE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi said the government has extended its oil and gas exploration efforts beyond the West Philippines to open up the untapped resources of the country. “The exploration we are doing is not only in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). We also have an exploration in Liguasan Marsh, in Mindanao and the work program is being done. We will continue not only in exploration but also in ensuring that we have a balanced energy mix to attain energy security,” Cusi said during a Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum last week.

Romero, M. (2022, March 7). Oil, gas search extends beyond WPS - Cusi. Daily Tribune, pp. A1, A2.