QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 6013)
RA 6013 grants the right, privilege, and authority to construct, operate, and maintain an electric light, heat, and power system to Leopoldo T. Calderon, Jr., for the Municipality of Pulilan, Bulacan.
It is granted for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the date of approval of the Act.
The grantee may install, lay, and maintain on streets, public thoroughfares, bridges, and public places poles, wires, transformers, capacitors, overhead protective devices, and other equipment necessary for safe electric distribution.
The franchise covers the Municipality of Pulilan, Province of Bulacan, for generating and distributing electric light, heat, and power for sale within the municipality.
It is subject to the Constitution and to the terms and conditions established in Act No. 3636, as amended by Commonwealth Act No. 132.
If the grantee purchases energy and power from NPC or Meralco (or both), those entities are authorized to negotiate and transact for the benefit of and in behalf of public consumers with reference to rates.
The Public Service Commission regulates the rates.
It is equal to five percent (5%) of the gross earnings for electric current sold under the franchise.
Three percent (3%) accrues to the national government, and two percent (2%) accrues to the municipality where the franchise operates.
The grantee shall be liable to pay the same taxes on his business, real estate, buildings, and personal property, exclusive of the franchise, unless exempted by law—like other persons or corporations.
The Act takes effect upon the expiration of the municipal franchise granted to Leopoldo T. Calderon, Jr.
The authorization applies in the event the grantee purchases and secures energy and power from NPC or Meralco (or both).
It does not grant automatic rate-setting power; instead, rates are subject to regulation by the Public Service Commission.
Poles, wires, transformers, capacitors, overhead protective devices, pole line hardware, and other equipment necessary for safe distribution.
It grants the right, privilege, and authority to construct, operate, and maintain an electric light, heat, and power system, including generating and distributing electric power for sale within the municipality.