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2015-02-23 |
SERENO, C.J. |
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| This Court has had a few occasions to rule that a franchise from Congress is not required before each and every public utility may operate.[78] Unless there is a law that specifically requires a franchise for the operation of a public utility, particular agencies in the executive branch may issue authorizations and licenses for the operation of certain classes of public utilities.[79] In the instant case, there is no law that states that a legislative franchise is necessary for the operation of toll facilities. | |||||
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2010-10-19 |
VELASCO JR., J. |
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| At any rate, the PNCC was likewise granted temporary or interim authority by the TRB to operate the SLEX,[70] to ensure the continued development, operations and progress of the projects. We have ruled in Oroport Cargohandling Services, Inc. v. Phividec Industrial Authority that an administrative agency vested by law with the power to grant franchises or authority to operate can validly grant the same in the interim when it is necessary, temporary and beneficial to the public.[71] The grant by the TRB to PNCC as interim operator of the SLEX was certainly intended to guarantee the continued operation of the said tollway facility, and to ensure the want of any delay and inconvenience to the motoring public. | |||||