Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 1510)
The Manila Railroad Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey, and its successors and assigns.
The right to locate, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain railways in Luzon under terms set forth in the concessionary grant.
The concession is granted in perpetuity for the railway lines described.
All tracks shall be of the gauge of 3 feet 6 inches unless modified by the Governor-General's approval.
To construct and have ready for operation at least 150 miles of main track within two years after plan approval and at least 75 miles annually thereafter until completion.
The grantee is granted the right of way through public lands up to 100 feet wide, including necessary grounds for related railway facilities, subject to approval by the Governor-General.
The grantee may acquire land by condemnation for railway use, observing laws in force, and cannot occupy lands in actual use for provincial or municipal purposes without consent.
The grantee and its contractors should, as far as possible, give preference to satisfactory laborers found along the railway lines.
The grantee may construct and operate telegraph, telephone, and electrical lines for railway business, with rights reserved by the government to use the right of way for governmental purposes without unreasonable interference.
The grantee may fix just and reasonable rates subject to regulation by the Philippine Government and appeal to the Secretary of War.
For the first 30 years, one-half of one percent of gross earnings, then one and one-half percent for the next 50 years, with terms to be fixed by the government after 80 years.
The railways are declared post routes and military roads subject to use by the Philippine Government and the United States for postal, military, naval, and governmental services.
Maintain a domicile and office in the Philippines with a representative empowered to transact government matters and accept service of processes.
The Manila Railway Company Limited must release claims against the US and Philippine Governments based on the Spanish concession and military use damages before the concession takes effect.
Yes, the franchise is subject to amendment, alteration, or repeal by the US Congress.
Materials imported for railway construction are duty-free under government-prescribed rules, so long as the materials are used for construction and equipment of the railroads.