Zubiri: Bill expanding MORE Power franchise area lapses into law

A bill expanding MORE Electric and Power Corporation's franchise area to localities outside of Iloilo City lapsed into law, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Tuesday.

House Bill No. 10306 was among the bills that lapsed into law, based on the list Zubiri shared with reporters.

It was sent to Malacañang last June 29, according to the released document.

The law authorizes MORE to operate in the City of Passi, and in the municipalities of Alimodian, Leganes, Leon, New Lucena, Pavia, San Miguel, Santa Barbara, Zarraga, Anilao, Banate, Barotac Nuevo, Dingle, Duenas, Dumangas, and San Enrique. — DVM, GMA News