Mylene Celestino Capongcol has over 30 years of experience in the electric power industry covering planning and design, advisory services, policy development and project management on various reforms in the power and renewable sectors including total electrification programs involving international donor and locally-funded projects. As OIC-Director of REMB, Ms. Capongcol oversees the development and execution of policies, plans and programs to attain the objectives of promoting the exploration, development and utilization of renewable energy (RE) and biofuels. Director Capongcol spearheaded the development and promulgation of critical RE policy support mechanisms including rules on Renewable Portfolio Standards, Green Energy Option Program and the establishment of RE Market. She was instrumental in bringing to the DOE mainstream, the development of Smart Grid Policy in the Philippine Power Industry. She spearheaded the creation of an Inter-Agency Steering Committee for the Development and Formulation of a Comprehensive and Holistic Smart Grid Policy Framework and Roadmap for the Philippine Electric Power Industry.