Republic Act
Approved June 19, 1960

Republic Act No. 2952

An act to grant the magsingal (ilocos sur) farmers cooperative marketing association, inc. a franchise for an electric light, heat and power system in the municipality of magsingal, province of ilocos sur

An Act to Grant the Magsingal (Ilocos Sur) Farmers Cooperative Marketing Association, Inc. a Franchise for an Electric Light, Heat and Power System in the Municipality of Magsingal, Province of Ilocos Sur

In plain language

This act grants a 25‑year franchise to the Magsingal Farmers Cooperative Marketing Association for the construction, maintenance, operation, and sale of an electric light, heat and power system in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. It authorizes the association to build and run the system, allows the National Power Corporation to negotiate rates, and permits the government to take over the system by requiring surrender of the franchise.

  • 25‑year franchise granted to Magsingal Farmers Cooperative Marketing Association
  • Right to construct, maintain and operate electric light, heat and power system
  • NPower Corp authorized to negotiate rates
  • Government may take over system and require surrender of franchise
  • Act takes effect upon approval
Electricity
Franchise
Ilocos Sur
Magsingal
Public Utility
Republic Act

REPUBLIC ACT No. 2952

An Act to Grant the Magsingal (Ilocos Sur) Farmers Cooperative Marketing Association, Inc. a Franchise for an Electric Light, Heat and Power System in the Municipality of Magsingal, Province of Ilocos Sur

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

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 Constitution, there is granted to the Magsingal (Ilocos Sur) Farmers Cooperative Marketing Association, Inc., for a period of twenty-five years from the approval of this Act, the right, privilege and authority to construct, maintain and operate an electric light, heat and power system for the purpose of generating and distributing electric light, heat and/or power for sale within the Municipality of Magsingal, Province of Ilocos Sur.

Section 2

In the event that the grantee shall purchase and secure from the National Power Corporation electric heat and power, the National Power Corporation is hereby authorized to negotiate and transact for the benefit and in behalf of the public consumers with reference to rates.

Section 3

It is expressly provided that in the event the Government should desire to maintain and operate for itself the system and enterprise herein authorized, the grantee shall surrender its franchise and shall turn over to the Government all serviceable equipment therein, at cost, less reasonable depreciation.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 19, 1960.

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.