Extension of Franchise Granted to Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company
Act No. 3289, approved on December 1, 1926, extends the franchise of the Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company, allowing it to expand its telephone services to surrounding islands and maintain necessary infrastructure. The Philippine government retains the right to purchase the system after ten years and can take possession during national emergencies. The company is prohibited from engaging in political activities, with violations potentially leading to franchise cancellation. Additionally, local and long-distance rates must be approved by the Public Utility Commission, and the Act takes effect 90 days post-approval, contingent on the grantee's written acceptance of its conditions.
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- What is Extension of Franchise Granted to Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company about?
- Act No. 3289, approved on December 1, 1926, extends the franchise of the Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company, allowing it to expand its telephone services to surrounding islands and maintain necessary infrastructure. The Philippine government retains the right to purchase the system after ten years and can take possession during national emergencies. The company is prohibited from engaging in political activities, with violations potentially leading to franchise cancellation. Additionally, local and long-distance rates must be approved by the Public Utility Commission, and the Act takes effect 90 days post-approval, contingent on the grantee's written acceptance of its conditions.
- What type of law is Act No. 3289?
- Extension of Franchise Granted to Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company (Act No. 3289) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Extension of Franchise Granted to Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company enacted?
- Extension of Franchise Granted to Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company (Act No. 3289) was enacted on Dec 1, 1926.
- What is the citation for Extension of Franchise Granted to Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company?
- Extension of Franchise Granted to Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company, Act No. 3289, Dec 1, 1926 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 3289
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 1, 1926
ACT NO. 3289
AN ACT EXTENDING THE FRANCHISE OF THE "PANAY TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY"
SECTION 1. The "Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company," at present operating on the island of Panay, is hereby authorized to extend its telephone lines to the surrounding islands, and to lay, maintain, and operate telephone cables in the adjacent waters for the purpose of making connection with the telephone lines on the surrounding islands, subject to the same conditions as set forth in its present franchise, for the unexpired portion of said franchise: Provided, however, That ten years after this Act takes effect, the Government of the Philippine Islands shall have the right to purchase the telephone system and all its equipment and appurtenances, as herein provided, at a price equivalent to the actual value thereof as shown on the books of the company on the date of the purchase: Provided, further, That in case of any national emergency affecting and compromising the public order and safety, the Government of the Philippine Islands shall have the right to take possession of the telephone system provided for in this Act, and to operate the same until the termination of such emergency: Provided, finally, That the franchise hereby granted shall be no bar to the granting of a similar franchise to other persons, companies or corporations.
SECTION 2. The grantee, its successors or assigns shall not engage in or aid, by means of contribution in cash or otherwise, any political movement, and any violation of this condition shall be sufficient cause for the cancellation of this franchise upon proceedings instituted by the Attorney-General of the Philippine Islands in the Court of First Instance of the City of Manila, upon which jurisdiction is hereby conferred.
SECTION 3. All schedules of local and long distance rates shall be subject to the approval of the Public Utility Commission.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect ninety days after its approval: Provided, however, That the conditions herein established must have been accepted by the grantee in writing and such acceptance filed with the Secretary of Commerce and Communications prior to the expiration of the time above-mentioned.
Approved, December 1, 1926.
Cite This Law
Extension of Franchise Granted to Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company, Act No. 3289, Dec 1, 1926 (Philippines)
Extension of Franchise Granted to Panay Telephone and Telegraph Company, Act No. 3289 (Phil. 1926)
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