Section 13December 1, 2008, Sec./Art. 13

Transfer of Personnel - Pursuant of Section 63 of Republic Act No. 9136 or the EPIRA Law, and subject to the qualification requirements as may be set by the Grantee, and subject further to the continued existence of their positions and functions in the Grantee's work force, current employees of TRANSCO shall be given preference within the one hundred sixty-five (165) day period from commencement date over new job applicants in the hiring by the Grantee of its manpower requirements.

Notwithstanding the grant of this franchise, and subject to the conditions provided herein, employees of TRANSCO shall be entitled to receive from the government all benefits provided under Section 63 of Republic Act No. 9136 without prejudice to such other additional benefits as the Board of Directors of TRANSCO may determine.