HB 7076

House·20th Congress·Filed Jan 12, 2026

An Act Granting the Samar II Electric Cooperative Inc. (Samelco 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 City of Catbalogan and the Municipalities of Jiabong, Motiong, Paranas, San Sebastian, San Jose De Buan, Hinabangan, Calbiga, Pinabacdao, Villareal, Sta. Rita, Talalora, Basey, Marabut, Daram and Zumarraga

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The bill would give SAMELCO II the legal right to build and run electric power lines in Catbalogan City and 15 nearby towns, set rules for rates, consumer service, jobs, and government oversight, and it would last 25 years unless cancelled.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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