SB 253

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 8, 2025

Power Franchise Review Act

An Act Instituting a Periodic Review of Franchises Granted to Power Distribution Utilities and Electric Cooperatives, Providing Grounds for the Suspension, Amendment or Revocation of Franchises of Non-Performing Entities, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The proposal would require every power distribution utility and electric cooperative to undergo a performance review every five years, and would let Congress suspend, amend, or cancel a franchise that repeatedly fails to provide affordable, reliable electricity.

EnergyPublic Works and InfrastructureConsumer Protection

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Author · Senator

Erwin Tulfo
SenatorErwin Tulfo
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Subjects

Power Franchise ReviewFranchise Sales/Franchise Business

Official sources

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

HB 870· 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
Pending with the Committee on LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES since 2025-07-29Rep. Sergio C. Dagooc
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
HB 866· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Amending Section 31 of Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known as the 'electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 or Epira', and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-07-29Rep. Sergio C. Dagooc
HB 6111· Filed Nov 18, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Energy Regulatory Commission, Amending for the Purpose Sections 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, and 46 of Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known as the �electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001�
Substituted by HB06540Rep. Ricardo Jr. S. Cruz
HB 6737· Filed Dec 9, 2025
An Act Restructuring the Energy Regulatory Commission, Amending Sections 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, and 46 and Repealing Section 42 of Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known as the �electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001�
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-12-10Rep. Jonathan Keith T. Flores

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SBN-253 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch