Public Service Act
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| Public Service Act | |
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| National Assembly of the Philippines | |
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| Citation | Commonwealth Act No. 146 |
| Territorial extent | Philippines |
| Signed by | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Signed | November 7, 1936 |
| Amended by | |
| Presidential Decree No. 1, s. 1972 (Integrated Reorganization Plan) Executive Order No. 546, s. 1979 (Creation of Ministry of Public Works and Ministry of Transportation and Communications) Republic Act No. 11659 | |
| Status: Amended | |
The Public Service Act of the Philippines, also recognized as Commonwealth Act No. 146, is a Philippine law that was signed into law by President Manuel L. Quezon on November 7, 1936, which overseeing public services in the country. Originating in 1936 during the Commonwealth of the Philippines, the Act's primary goal is to regulate and oversee public utilities and services, ensuring their effectiveness, dependability, and affordability. In 2022, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11659, which comprehensively amended the Public Service Act. These amendments lifted foreign ownership restrictions and redefined the scope of public services.[1]
Key provisions of the Public Service Act include defining public services, which encompass various industries such as telecommunications, transportation, electricity, and water supply. The Act outlines the requirements and procedures for entities to operate as public utilities, including obtaining franchises or certificates of public convenience from the government.
The Act also empowers the government through the Public Service Commission (PSC) to regulate public utilities, including setting rates, ensuring quality standards, and resolving disputes between service providers and consumers.
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