HB 870

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Extending the Franchises of Electric Cooperatives to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate, Own, Manage and Maintain Distribution Systems for the Conveyance of Electric Power to the End-Users in Their Respective Franchise Areas

In plain language

The bill would automatically renew the operating franchises of electric cooperatives whose current franchises are about to expire, giving them a new 25‑year term as long as they submit required reports and keep operating.

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Author · Representative

Sergio Dagooc
RepresentativeAPEC (party-list)
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Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 253· Filed Jul 8, 2025
Power Franchise Review Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Erwin T. Tulfo
HB 2724· Filed Jul 30, 2025
An Act Extending for a Period of Twenty-Five (25) Years the Term of the Franchise Granted to Isabela Electric Cooperative II, Inc. to Construct, Operate, and Maintain Distribution Systems for the Conveyance of Electric Power in the City of Ilagan and Municipalities of Aurora, Burgos, Cabagan, Delfin Albano, Gamu, Mallig, Quezon, Quirino, Roxas, San Manuel, San Mariano, San Pablo, Sta. Maria, Sto. Tomas, Tumauini, Benito Soliven, Naguilian, Palanan, and Maconacon of the Province of Isabela
Pending with the Committee on LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES since 2025-08-04Rep. Antonio "Tonypet" T. Albano +3
HB 4705· Filed Sep 18, 2025
An Act Renewing for Twenty-Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Visayan Electric Company Inc. Under Republic Act No. 9339, for the Conveyance of Electric Power to the End-Users in the Cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Talisay, and Naga, and the Municipalities of Minglanilla, San Fernando, Consolacion, and Liloan, Province of Cebu�
Substituted by HB07639Rep. Eduardo Jr. R. Rama
HB 4915· Filed Sep 25, 2025
An Act Renewing for Twenty-Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Visayan Electric Company Inc. Under Republic Act No. 9339, for the Conveyance of Electric Power to the End-Users in the Cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Talisay, and Naga, and the Municipalities of Minglanilla, San Fernando, Consolacion, and Liloan, Province of Cebu
Substituted by HB07639Rep. Emmarie "Lolypop" Ouano-Dizon +2
HB 7466· Filed Jan 28, 2026
An Act Granting a Franchise to the Abra Electric Cooperative to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate, Own, Manage, and Maintain Distribution Systems for the Conveyance of Electric Power to the End-Users in All Municipalities of Abra
Pending with the Committee on LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES since 2026-02-02Rep. Jb Bernos +1

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HB00870 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch