S. No. 2846 H. No. 4169; 107 OG No. 31, 3586 (August 1, 2011); Manila Bulletin, June 27, 2011
"SEC. 73. Lifeline Rate. — A socialized pricing mechanism called a lifeline rate for the marginalized end-users shall be set by the ERC, which shall be exempted from the cross subsidy phase-out under this Act for a period of twenty (20) years, unless otherwise extended by law. The level of consumption and the rate shall be determined by the ERC after due notice and hearing."SEC. 2. Separability Clause. — If, for any reason, any provision of this Act or any part thereof shall be held unconstitutional and invalid, the other parts or provisions of this Act, which are not affected thereby, shall remain in full force and effect.
(Sgd.) FELICIANO BELMONTE JR. | (Sgd.) JUAN PONCE ENRILE |
Speaker of the House of Representatives | President of the Senate |
(Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP | (Sgd.) EMMA LIRIO-REYES |
Secretary General House of Representatives | Secretary of the Senate |
President of the Philippines |