HB 6194

House·20th Congress·Filed Nov 19, 2025

An Act Granting the Batangas II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Batelec II) 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 Cities of Lipa and Tanauan and the Municipalities of Talisay, Laurel, Malvar, Balete, Rosario, Padre Garcia, Taysan, San Juan, Lobo, San Jose, Alitagtag, Mataas Na Kahoy, Cuenca, Mabini, and Tingloy, in the Province of Batangas

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The bill would give the Batangas II Electric Cooperative a 25‑year franchise to build and run power lines in Lipa, Tanauan and 15 nearby towns. It requires the co‑op to keep rates reasonable, set up a consumer help desk, create local jobs, and report yearly to Congress; the government can step in during emergencies and the co‑op may use eminent domain if needed.

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