Section 10Sec./Art. 10

Right of Eminent Domain. - Subject to the limitations and procedures prescribed by law, the grantee is authorized to exercise the right of eminent domain insofar as it may be reasonably necessary for the construction, installation, establishment, and efficient operation and maintenance of DERs or microgrids. The grantee is authorized to install and maintain its poles, wires, and other facilities over and across public property, including streets, highways, forest reserves, and other similar property of the Government of the Philippines, its branches, or any of its instrumentalities.

The grantee may acquire such private property as is needed for the realization of the purposes for which this franchise is granted, including property already devoted to public use or with public character: Provided, That this will result in greater benefit for the public: Provided, further, That the proper condemnation proceedings shall have been instituted and applicable rules have been complied with.