Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Manner of Operation of Facilities. - All electric distribution facilities, lines and systems for electric services installed, owned, operated, managed or maintained by the Grantee, its successors or assignees, shall be operated and maintained at all times in a superior 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 which is beneficial to consumers. It shall comply with the standards set by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), or its legal successor, 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 maintaining order, safety, and aesthetics along highways, roads, streets, alleys, or right-of-way, the Grantee may allow the use of its poles, facilities, or right-of-way by interested parties upon the payment of reasonable compensation to the Grantee, considering costs incurred to accommodate and administer the use of the Grantee's facilities by such parties. The ERC shall resolve cases of disputes or disagreements between and among the parties concerned.