TO the board of directors, Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation or PNOC-EC:
This is a letter from citizens agreeing with and lauding your decision to withhold PNOC-EC’s concurrence to the proposed Shell Philippines Exploration or SPEX-Malampaya Energy XP (Udenna) deal.
We, the undersigned, all citizens of the Philippines, wish to express in the strongest possible terms agreement and support for what now appears, in view of the attendant circumstances, a very difficult decision you had made.
Your decision to withhold consent to the SPEX-Malampaya Energy XP (Udenna) deal is completely justified and in order. It is very important to the national interest to protect PNOC-EC’s 10% participating interest in the service contract amounting to some 3-5 billion pesos and more importantly, to safeguard the national government’s 60% share in the net profits of about 75 billion pesos annually. This important decision has rightly put the national interest above those interested parties who are on the brink of amassing vast profits at the expense of the country and its future. You have done and performed your sworn duty as members of the board of directors. And we thank you for this signal act of patriotism.
We request you to please remain steadfast. And for those who may have had the contrary position to rethink and reconsider from the perspective of the long-term national interest. The board has done our people and the future generations of Filipinos a great service. We hope that as a result of your assertive wisdom prevailing on this issue, SPEX will be obligated to stay as operator and continue to provide an expert, technically competent, safe and healthy environment for the Malampaya operations.
Should any circumstances arise in the future when you, as the duly appointed board of PNOC- EC, are subjected to any kind of pressure from any source or quarter to change your firm resolve to protect the interest of the current and future generations of Filipinos, please be assured of our staunch and unwavering support for the decision you have taken in the performance of your duty as members of the board and as true patriotic citizens of this beloved country.
Sincerely,
• Dr. Celia Lamkin, Founder and Global Chairperson, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea
• Mr. Leonardo Cuaresma, Scarborough Shoal Fishermen Leader, Masinloc, Zambales
• Mr. Ramon De Leon, Private Citizen, Noveleta, Cavite, Philippines
• Mr. Sonny Fernandez, Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines
• Mr. Jerry T. F. Adevoso, Grand Commander, Golden Kris Fraternal Society, Inc. (descendants of Filipino WWII Veterans)
• Reverend Monsignor Jerry Bitoon, Catholic Priest, San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines
• Ms. Victoria M. Segovia, Board Member, Green Convergence for Safe Food, Healthy Environment and Sustainable Economy (Green Convergence, Inc. for short), Manila, Philippines
• Mr. Medardo M. Alfonso, Founder and Chairman, Catangcas Aguman Capampangan (Samahan Ng Mga Kapampangan Sa Italya), Rome, Italy
• Bayani Mangibin, Retired Ambassador, Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs
• Former Justice Antornio Carpio, Supreme Court of the Philippines
• Former Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Albert del Rosario
• Professor Nicanor O. Melecio, Convenor/Moderator Makakalikasan(Nature Party Philippines) Dagupan City Chapter, Pangasinan, Philippines
• Fr. Albert E. Alejo, SJ, Rome, Italy
• Dr. Nina Lim-Yuson, Chairperson, Museo Pambata Fnd Inc., Philippines
• Reverend Father Rey Dejon Rosal, Catholic Priest, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, USA
• Mr. Ted Datu, Concerned Citizen of Bulacan, Philippines
• Mr. Marvin Villamor Juan, UPAA Member, Philippines
• Engr. Hector Fonacier, Member, 1Sambayan US Chapter, Austin, Texas, USA
• Forester Marlea P. Munez, UPLB Alumna, Philippines
• Ms. Victoria Horfilla, Program Manager, Grassroots United for Integral Development and Empowerment, Davao, Philippines
• Engr. Ressie Fos, Community Leader – Qatar/Bayanihan ng mga Manggagawa sa Konstruksyon ng Qatar, Doha, Qatar
• Dr. Cynthia Gaerlan, MD, Retired, Former Medical Officer, Armed Forces of the Philippines, La Union, Philippines
• Dr. Eduardo Alicias, Jr., Retired Professor, University of the Philippines
• Mr. Hentjie Oliver Tachado, Secretary General, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea and Country Chairperson of NYMWPS Australia Chapter, Melbourne, Australia
• Ms. Ines Bautista, Concerned Filipino Citizen, Sampaloc , Manila, Philippines
• Engr. Rad Abarrientos, Chairperson, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea California Chapter, San Francisco, California, USA
• Mr. Vicente Romano III, Manila, Philippines
• Mr. Gerard Estella, Jr, IT Specialist and Programmer, OFW in Malaysia, Country Chairperson, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea, Malaysia Chapter
• Mr. Rodolfo G. Alix, Concerned Filipino Citizen, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
• Dr. Segfredo R. Serrano, (Retired) Undersecretary, Department of Agriculture, Republic of the Philippines; Member, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea, Laguna, Philippines.
• Mr. Zandro M. Valerio, Concerned Filipino Citizen, Accounting Assistant, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Mr. Maurice Phillip Albayda, Chairperson, Sulong Kalayaan, A Youth Organization, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
• Mr. Odilon dela Merced, Deputy Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus Council 5576, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Landscape Architect Joan Marie Tachado, Member and Consultant, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea Australia Chapter, Melbourne, Australia
• Ms. Ruby Socorro Aquino Takla, Member, Legion of Mary, Mary the Queen Presidium, Mary the Queen Parish, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
• Mr. Joe Bacero, Technical Assistant, Mideast Ship Management Ltd., Dubai, UAE Country Chairperson National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea, United Arab Emirates Chapter, Dubai, UAE
• Capt. Caruso Mario Antonio Tagal, Retired Airline Pilot, Philippine Airlines, Former Military Pilot of the Philippine Air Force, Director of Membership Adult Sector, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, Phil.
• Ms. Carmen E. Libertino, Treasurer and Secretary, Crown Peak Foundation, Indang, Cavite, Philippines
• Mr. Gerard V. Estella, NCR Chairperson, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea, Manila, Philippines
• Mr. Jovencio David, Concerned Filipino Citizen, Electronic Technician, Rome Research Corporation, OFW on Saipan, CNMI, USA
• Dr. Jennifer Africa-Ramirez, MD, Quezon City, Philippines
• Mr. Epitacio Diomampo, Retiree (ex-PNOC employee), Brisbane, Australia
• Mr. Rafaelito Gomez, President, Maharlika France, Paris, France
• Bro. Marvien Romales De Leon, Concerned Citizen, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
• Mr. Edgardo D. Layug, Chairman, Emeritus, Reg Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Region X, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
• Ms. Madelyn G. Bersalona-Tomas, Citizen of the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore
• Mr. Ramon VR. Brion, III, Concerned Filipino Citizen, San Ramon, California, USA
• Mr. Don Ibarra de Gracia, Owner and Creator, The Canada Filipino Community (Main FB Group that comprises Filipino groups in all provinces and major professions in Canada), and Owner and Creator of the Biggest LinkedIn Group Representing Singapore called Singapore Global ( with more than 40K members mostly in the mid- executive level) Calgary, Canada
• Professor Cesar Torres, Retired, Founder and Member, Executive Committee, Worldwide Filipino Alliance and Creator and Administrator, A Global Facebook Group, “A Government for National Survival,” San Francisco, California, USA
• Ms. Eleonor Ballaran, Country Chairperson, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea, South Korea Chapter
• Mr. Ted Penaflor, Citizen of the Republic of the Philippines, Bataan, Philippines
• Ms. Diana Hao, Chairperson, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea Masinloc, Zambales Chapter, Masinloc, Zambales, Philippines
• Ms. Lucia Resurreccion-Reyes, Treasurer, Pingsvil Corp., Quezon City, NCR Philippines
• Attorney Aimee Alado-Blake, Legal Counsel, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea, London, United Kingdom
• Attorney Ted Laguatan, Legal Counsel, National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea, San Francisco, California, USA
• Mr. Joseph Sereneo, Former Science Research Specialist II, Oil and Gas Division, Department of Energy, Republic of the Philippines
• Ms. Elenita Mendoza Atienza, Concerned Filipino Citizen, Batangas, Philippines
• Ms. Marilyn Z. Doromal, Retired Teacher in US, Community Leader Southern States USA NaFFAA Across Borders 2007, Founder, Children’s Private Advocate for Literacy , Feeding, and Values Education for the Young Islanders
