HB 5443

House·20th Congress·Filed Oct 10, 2025

An Act Granting the Leyte IV Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Leyeco IV) a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate, Own, Manage and Maintain Distribution Systems for the Conveyance of Electric Power to the End-Users in the City of Baybay and the Municipalities of Inopacan, Hindang, Hilongos, Bato, and Matalom in the Province of Leyte

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The bill would give the Leyte IV Electric Cooperative a 25‑year license to build and run power lines that deliver electricity to homes and businesses in Baybay City and five nearby towns, while setting rules for rates, consumer help, job creation, and government oversight.

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