Abang Lingkod party-list Representative Joseph Stephen Paduano is optimistic about the approval of Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC) franchise proposal on the second reading in January 2024. The House Committee on Legislative Franchise has already given unanimous approval, and the bill is set to progress to the plenary and then to the Senate. If all goes well, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the bill for implementation, allowing NEPC to address the power issues in its designated areas. Stay updated on this significant development in the power distribution sector.