Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 407)
Nilda E. Martinez is granted the franchise under Republic Act No. 407.
The franchise is granted for a period of twenty-five years from the approval of the Act.
The right, privilege, and authority to construct, maintain, and operate an electric light, heat and/or power system for generating and distributing electric light, heat and/or power for sale within the municipality of Masbate, Province of Masbate.
The franchise is applicable within the limits of the municipality of Masbate, Province of Masbate.
The grant is subject to the terms and conditions established in Act Numbered Thirty-six hundred and thirty-six as amended by Commonwealth Act Numbered One hundred and thirty-two and to the provisions of the Philippine Constitution.
If the Government decides to maintain and 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 is authorized to generate and distribute electric light, heat, and/or power for sale within the municipality of Masbate.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 18, 1949.
The text of the Act does not specify penalties for non-compliance.
The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled promulgated the Act.