Republic Act No. 3131

Legal Principle/Provision: This section grants All-in-One-Service, Incorporated a franchise to conduct a messenger and delivery express service outside the City of Manila.
Key Definitions:
- "Franchise": Authorization to operate a specific service.
- "Grantee": All-in-One-Service, Incorporated.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Conduct services for packages and oral messages at regular intervals or in rush emergency cases.
- Services may be offered at any hour.
Timeframes/Deadlines: The franchise is valid for a period of fifty years from the approval date of this Act (June 17, 1961).
Penalties/Liabilities:
- The grantee cannot handle items defined in Sections 1954 and 1955 of the Administrative Code; non-compliance could lead to franchise repeal.
- Non-mailable items received must be forfeited to the government or returned to the sender when feasible.

Legal Principle/Provision: The grantee has the authority to set its own service charges.
Key Definitions: None specified in this section.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Service charges must be approved by the Public Service Commission.
Timeframes/Deadlines: None specified.
Penalties/Liabilities: None specified.

Legal Principle/Provision: The grantee must pay taxes in addition to those outlined in the Internal Revenue Code.
Key Definitions:
- "Net profit": The company's profit after deducting all expenses.
Requirements/Procedures:
- An additional annual tax of one percent on net profit must be paid.
Timeframes/Deadlines: None specified.
Penalties/Liabilities: Failure to comply with tax obligations could result in penalties as per tax regulations.

Legal Principle/Provision: The franchise is subject to amendments, alterations, or repeal based on public interest.
Key Definitions: None specified in this section.
Requirements/Procedures:
- The franchise should not be interpreted as exclusive; it may be modified or revoked.
Timeframes/Deadlines: None specified.
Penalties/Liabilities: Repeal of the franchise may occur if deemed necessary for public interest.

Legal Principle/Provision: The grantee must secure a bond.
Key Definitions:
- "Bond": A financial guarantee against potential claims.
Requirements/Procedures:
- A bond in the amount of five thousand pesos must be filed to cover any customer losses or damages.
Timeframes/Deadlines: None specified.
Penalties/Liabilities: Failure to file the required bond could jeopardize the franchise.

Legal Principle/Provision: This Act becomes effective upon approval.
Key Definitions: None specified in this section.
Requirements/Procedures:
- The franchise takes effect immediately from the approval date (June 17, 1961).
Timeframes/Deadlines: Effective immediately upon approval.
Penalties/Liabilities: None specified.

All-in-One-Service, Incorporated is granted a 50-year franchise for messenger and delivery services outside Manila.
The company must comply with regulations regarding non-mailable items, and violations could lead to franchise repeal.
Service charges are subject to approval by the Public Service Commission.
The grantee must pay an additional 1% tax on net profits.
A bond of 5,000 pesos is required to cover customer losses or damages.
The franchise can be amended or repealed based on public interest considerations.