Government Takeover of Public Utilities

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Commonwealth Act No. 358: Government Takeover of Public Utilities

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Title Supreme Court: Government Takeover of Public Utilities

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 358

Decision Date: Aug 22, 1938

During times of imminent or ongoing strikes or lockouts that significantly affect public service, the President of the Philippines is authorized to assume immediate control of public utilities or businesses, operating them on behalf of the government, while compensating the owners and imposing penalties for interference.

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