Act
Approved June 19, 1965

Republic Act No. 4639

An act granting a franchise for an electric light, heat and power system to balanga power plant co., inc. in the municipalities of balanga, abucay, hermosa, orani, orion, pilar and samal, all in the province of bataan

An Act Granting a Franchise for an Electric Light, Heat and Power System to Balanga Power Plant Co., Inc. in the Municipalities of Balanga, Abucay, Hermosa, Orani, Orion, Pilar and Samal, All in the Province of Bataan

In plain language

The Republic Act No. 4639 grants Balanga Power Plant Co., Inc. a 25‑year franchise to construct, maintain and operate an electric light, heat and power system covering the municipalities of Balanga, Abucay, Hermosa, Orani, Orion, Pilar and Samal in Bataan. The act allows the company to purchase power from the National Power Corporation and stipulates surrender of the franchise if the government decides to take over the system. The act takes effect upon approval.

  • Grants a 25‑year franchise to Balanga Power Plant Co., Inc.
  • Allows purchase of power from the National Power Corporation
  • Authorizes NPC to negotiate consumer rates
  • Provides for surrender of franchise if government assumes operation
Power Generation
Electricity
Franchise
Bataan
Republic Act

REPUBLIC ACT No. 4639

An Act Granting a Franchise for an Electric Light, Heat and Power System to Balanga Power Plant Co., Inc. in the Municipalities of Balanga, Abucay, Hermosa, Orani, Orion, Pilar and Samal, All in the Province of Bataan

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 thirty-six, as amended by Commonwealth Act Numbered One hundred thirty-two, and to the provisions of the Constitution, there is granted to Balanga Power Plant Co., Inc., for a period of twenty-five years from the approval of this Act, the right, privilege and authority to construct, maintain and operate and electric light, heat and power system for the purpose of generating and distributing electric light, heat and/or power for sale within the municipalities of Balanga, Abucay, Hermosa, Orani, Orion, Pilar and Samal, all in the Province of Bataan.

Section 2

In the event that the grantee shall purchase and secure electric heat and power from the National Power Corporation, the latter 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 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, 1965.

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