HB 8712

House·20th Congress·Filed Mar 19, 2026

An Act Granting the Bohol II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Boheco 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 Municipalities of Valencia, Garcia-Hernandez, Jagna, Duero, Guindulman, Anda, Candijay, Mabini, Alicia, Ubay, Pres. Carlos P. Garcia (Cpg Island), Pilar, Sierra-Bullones, San Miguel, Dagohoy, Danao, Trinidad, Bien-Unido, Talibon, Getafe, and Buenavista, All in the Province of Bohol

In plain language

The bill would give the Bohol II Electric Cooperative a 25‑year legal franchise to build, own and run power lines in 21 Bohol towns, with oversight by the Energy Regulatory Commission and requirements to keep rates low, be transparent, and hire locally.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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SB 1834· Filed Feb 11, 2026
Bohol Light Company, Inc. (Franchise)
Pending in the committeeSen. Pia S. Cayetano
HB 3083· Filed Aug 5, 2025
An Act Granting Bohol Light Company, Inc. a Franchise to Acquire, Establish, Operate, and Maintain, for Commercial Purposes and in the Public Interest, a Distribution System for the Conveyance of Electric Power to the End Users in the City of Tagbilaran, Province of Bohol, and Ensuring the Continuous and Uninterrupted Supply of Electricity in the Franchise Area
Substituted by HB04746Rep. John Geesnell "Baba" Yap
HB 4746· Filed Sep 23, 2025
An Act Granting Bohol Light Company, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate, Own, Manage and Maintain a Distribution System for the Conveyance of Electric Power to the End-Users in the City of Tagbilaran, Province of Bohol, and Ensuring the Continuous and Uninterrupted Supply of Electricity in the Franchise Area
Approved by the House on 2025-10-13, transmitted to the Senate on 2025-10-14 and received by the Senate on 2025-10-14Rep. John Geesnell "Baba" Yap +17
HB 11310· Filed Sep 14, 2026
An Act Granting the Bohol II Electric Cooperative, Inc. 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 Municipalities of Valencia, Garcia-Hernandez, Jagna, Duero, Guindulman, Anda, Candijay, Mabini, Alicia, Ubay, Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Island, Pilar, Sierra-Bullones, San Miguel, Dagohoy, Danao, Trinidad, Bien-Unido, Talibon, Getafe, and Buenavista, All in the Province of Bohol
Pending With Rules (Included in OB on 2026-09-15)Rep. Sergio C. Dagooc +2
HB 7287· Filed Jan 26, 2026
An Act Renewing for Another Twenty-Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Iligan Light & Power, Inc. to Construct, Operate, and Maintain a Distribution System for the Conveyance of Electric Power to End-Users in the City of Iligan, Under Republic Act No. 8148, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES since 2026-01-28Rep. Celso G. Regencia

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