REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4135 - AN ACT GRANTING PABLO R. HAL1LI A FRANCHISE FOR AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER SYSTEM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CABIAO, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of the Constitution and the terms and conditions established in Act Numbered Thirty-six hundred thirty-six, as amended by Commonwealth Act Numbered One hundred thirty-two, there is granted to Pablo R. Halili for a period of twenty-five years from the date of 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/or distributing electric light, heat and/or power for sale within the Municipality of Cabiao, Province of Nueva Ecija." The grantee shall further have the right and privilege to install, lay and maintain on all streets, public thoroughfares, bridges and public places within said limits, poles, wires, transformers, capacitors, overhead protective devices, and pole line hardware, and other equipment necessary for the safe distribution of electric current to the public.

SEC. 2. In the event that the National Power Corporation shall have established its lines in the areas adjacent to or over the territory covered by this franchise, the National Power Corporation may make available its power and heat only after negotiation with and through or with the authority and consent of the grantee.

SEC. 3. The rates for the sale of electric light, heat and/or power shall always be subject to regulation by the Public Service Commission.

SEC. 4. Upon approval of this Act, the municipal franchise granted to Pablo R. Halili shall terminate and this franchise shall take its place.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, June 20, 1964.