Title
Franchise for Electric System in Libon, Albay
Law
Republic Act No. 256
Decision Date
Jun 14, 1948
Republic Act No. 256 grants Felix Maronilla, Jr. a franchise to operate an electric power system in Libon, Albay, subject to certain conditions and a duration of 25 years, with the provision for surrendering the franchise to the government if they decide to maintain and operate the system.

Q&A (Republic Act No. 256)

The main purpose is to grant Felix Maronilla, Jr. a franchise to construct, maintain, and operate an electric light, heat, and/or power system for sale within the municipality of Libon, Albay.

Felix Maronilla, Jr. is the grantee of the franchise.

The franchise is granted for a period of twenty-five years from the approval of the Act.

The geographical scope is limited to the municipality of Libon, province of Albay.

The franchise is subject to the terms and conditions of Act Numbered 3636 as amended by Commonwealth Act No. 132, and to the provisions of the Philippine Constitution.

If the Government desires to operate the plant and enterprise, the grantee must surrender the franchise and turn over all serviceable equipment at cost to the Government.

Yes, the grantee must turn over all serviceable equipment to the Government at cost.

The Act took effect upon its approval on June 14, 1948.

The franchise authorizes him to construct, maintain, and operate an electric light, heat, and power system for sale in the specified area.

Act Numbered Thirty-six hundred and thirty-six as amended by Commonwealth Act Numbered One hundred and thirty-two are mentioned as conditions for the franchise.


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