MORE than 100 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dealers and retailers joined the first batch of the LPG Qualified Service Personnel Training. The training was conducted by the Integrated LPG Distributors of the Philippines (ILDP).
The training aligns with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) goal to set a new benchmark by professionalizing and standardizing training for all LPG distributors in the country. Republic Act 11592, also known as the LPG Industry Regulation Act, establishes a regulatory framework for the safe operation of the LPG industry.
“This initiative raises the bar for safety and service in the LPG sector. We believe that professionalizing our workforce through standardized training not only safeguards our customers but also uplifts the industry as a whole,” ILDP President John Dexter Cabahug said in a press conference held on Aug. 12, 2025 in Cebu City with ILDP and DOE officials.
ILDP is the first Visayas and Mindanao based association officially recognized and accredited by the DOE as a training school for LPG industry players.
Cabahug said ILDP’s move comes at a time when safety incidents involving LPG products highlight the urgent need for higher industry standards. With mandatory training now in place, the association seeks to set a nationwide benchmark for safety, service, and professionalism in the LPG sector.
The DOE-based training program is designed to equip LPG dealers, handlers, and frontliners with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure safety, compliance, and excellent customer service. Topics will include safe handling and storage practices, regulatory compliance, consumer safety education, and ethical business operations.
Engineer Robert Cardinales of the DOE-National lauded the initiative of ILDP, saying that it is a significant step in decentralizing industry training and making it more accessible to regional dealers.
To date, there are about six DOE-recognized groups giving out training for LPG industry players nationwide.
Engineer Jose Rey Maleza of the DOE-Visayas Field Office said organizations conducting trainings are required to submit training modules. He said every activity in the LPG industry needs to be handled by qualified personnel to ensure safety.
“Once safety is compromised, the industry is compromised,” he said.
Each training requires about 16 hours. After completion, the personnel gets a standard compliance certificate valid for three years.
With the rollout of this program, ILDP reinforces its commitment to promoting safety, compliance and excellence in LPG distribution. The association invites all dealers to participate in the mandatory training as part of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and uphold industry standards. / KOC