Section 4Sec./Art. 4

Right of Way and Construction. - For the purpose of constructing, installing, operating and maintaining the pipeline system, it shall be lawful for the grantee to make excavations and lay pipes in any of the public lands, waters and properties, including highways, streets, bridges and public works in any city or municipality throughout the Island of Luzon: Provided, That any public land, water and property, including highways, streets, bridges and public works disturbed, altered or changed thereby shall be repaired, restored and replaced in workmanlike manner by the grantee to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) or the local engineering office, as the case may be, and in accordance with existing laws and rules on excavation and reconstitution of such public works.