Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Manner of Operation of Facilities. - All electric distribution facilities, lines, and systems for electric services owned, maintained, operated, or managed by the grantee, its successors or assignees, shall be operated and maintained at all times in the best manner. It shall be the duty of the grantee, its successors or assignees, to continuously improve its facilities and employ the latest technology and innovations that promote efficiency and is beneficial to consumers. It shall comply with the standards set by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) such as those found in the Philippine Distribution Code, its resolutions, and other issuances.

The grantee shall also implement measures required by the ERC, the Department of Energy (DOE), or their legal successors, or any other government agency concerned, to modify, improve, upgrade, and change such facilities, systems, or the management and maintenance thereof.

Whenever practicable and for purposes of ihaintaining order, safety, and aesthetics along highways, roads, streets, alleys, or easements, the grantee may allow the use of its poles, facilities, or easements by interested parties upon reasonable compensation to the grantee considering costs incurred to accommodate and administer the use of the grantees facilities by such parties. The ERC shall resolve cases of dispute or disagreement between and among parties.