Felix William B. Fuentebella

Academic and Professional Profile

Atty. Felix William “Wimpy” Fuentebella is a legal practitioner, policymaker, and government executive with more than two decades of experience in public service and strategic governance. Currently serving as a Lecturer at the Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines Diliman, he brings practical expertise in energy policy, regulatory frameworks, and institutional planning to the classroom.

In his concurrent role as Undersecretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), he leads strategic units involved in national energy policy formulation and administrative modernization, contributing to national economic development and public sector reform.

Academic Engagement

Lecturer

Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines Diliman

2023 – Present

Teaches business law course that empowers students in knowing the business-related laws, principles and concepts, understanding their foundation and developing in-depth analysis.

Develops skills in reading, writing, discussing and presenting legal concepts for their application in real life experiences.

Engages students with applied case studies in energy, infrastructure, and institutional development.

Education

Juris Doctor

San Sebastian College–Recoletos Institute of Law

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

University of the Philippines Diliman

Professional Experience

Undersecretary

Department of Energy, Republic of the Philippines

September 2016 – June 2022; Reappointed September 2022 – Present

Heads the Energy Policy and Planning Bureau and Administrative Services

Oversees national energy strategy development, inter-agency coordination, and

organizational performance

Represents the country in international and multilateral energy engagements.

Member of the House of Representatives

Fourth Legislative District, Camarines Sur - 12th and 16th Congress

Advocated legislative measures on economic development, human rights, infrastructure, and public utilities.

Championed rural and regional development in Bicol.

Commissioner

Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) – 2010 to 2011

Deputy Secretary General

Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) – 2011 to 2012

Professional Development

Command and General Staff

Armed Forces of the Philippines

Completed March 21, 2025 (Class 75)

Specialized in strategic leadership, crisis management, and public sector planning.

Research and Teaching Interests

Head of Delegation or Official Representative in numerous international and national conferences, negotiations, and workshops, particularly within the energy and governance sectors, my research and teaching interests include:

Public Sector Governance

– Institutional development, accountability mechanisms, and administrative reform in government agencies.

Multilateral and Bilateral Cooperation

– International negotiations, treaty implementation, and cross-border collaboration in energy, climate, and infrastructure policy.

Regulatory Policy and Reform

– Focused on the social, economic, and environmental nexus, including regulatory innovation and impact assessment frameworks.

Energy Economics, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Development

– Policy design for sustainable energy systems, financing of energy infrastructure, and the transition to low-carbon economies.

Strategic Planning and Institutional Design

– Public sector strategy, organizational reform, and long-term planning in complex governance environments.

Government–Business Relations

– Public–private partnerships, regulatory interface, and market-oriented policy instruments in national development.

Personal Background

Atty. Wimpy Fuentebella hails from Tigaon, Camarines Sur and is part of a family with a longstanding tradition of public service. His interdisciplinary background—spanning law, business, and governance—enables him to contribute meaningfully to both policymaking and academic discourse.