Ano ang sinasabi ng batas sa mga nagja-jumper? Alamin ‘yan kasama ang ating #KapusoSaBatas, Atty. Gaby Concepcion.
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00:00Now, let's talk about spaghetti wires or wires that are tangled.
00:06We often see those on the roads.
00:09Those are the thick wires on the posts that are not monitored.
00:14Those are the illegal connections or jumpers.
00:18Those are also the targets of the anti-illegal wire attachment operations of Meralco.
00:23It can start a fire in the communities if left unattended.
00:28What does the law say about this?
00:31Ask me, ask Atty. Gabby.
00:40Atty., here in Metro Manila, there are many cases of illegal connections or jumpers.
00:45What does the law say about the jumpers?
00:49Well, actually, we have the Republic Act 7832 or Anti-Electricity Pilferage Act of 1994
00:57which says that it is prohibited to steal electricity.
01:01According to the law, it is considered illegal to tamper and install any device
01:08that can affect the accurate reading or measurement of electricity.
01:13And using a jumper is considered stealing electricity.
01:18Actually, there are many indications of the first phase of evidence of stealing electricity
01:23and the existence of a jumper or illegal connection in any part of the building
01:29or in its area that is under the control of the consumer of electricity.
01:34When we say first phase, it is like there is evidence that can prove the illegal use of electricity.
01:42The penalty for violation of this law is a fine of Php 10,000 to Php 20,000.
01:49But this is heavier.
01:51There is a prison from 6 years and 1 day to 12 years.
01:55And you will also be charged for unpaid consumption.
01:58You can also get the highest consumption within the last 5 years
02:03and multiply that by the month of the time that you seem to have used a jumper.
02:08There can also be a surcharge on the bills of consumers
02:13that can prove that they tampered in the metro or made an illegal connection.
02:19We also have the Republic Act 9514 or the Fire Code of the Philippines
02:23that prohibits the use of a jumper or tamper in electrical wiring
02:29because it can be a fire hazard.
02:32Bypassing safety devices is already particular.
02:36The violation of the said law can result in an administrative fine of Php 50,000 to Php 100,000.
02:45And there is also a prison that is not more than 6 years
02:49and a possible closure of the building or establishment of concern.
02:53And you can also be charged under the same law.
02:57So let's not do that.
03:00Attorney, this is not just for fun.
03:03Those jumpers can also be burned.
03:06What will happen if this happens?
03:11Well, it can result in a case for reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property
03:18against the person who used the jumper.
03:20Of course, there is a possible case for damages to pay for everything that was damaged.
03:25But good luck if someone uses a jumper because they don't want to pay properly.
03:31But theoretically, he should pay for everything that was damaged as a result of his illegal use of the jumper.
03:39Of course, the help of investigators will be needed,
03:42especially from the Bureau of Fire Protection,
03:45to make sure what the cause of the fire is,
03:48if this is really the use of a jumper,
03:51and to have sufficient evidence if there is a case.
03:55Of course, there can also be answers for violations of the Fire Code
03:59and the Anti-Electricity Pilferage Act of 1994.
04:06We will clarify the laws for the peace of mind.
04:11Don't hesitate.
04:13Ask me, ask Attorney Gabby.
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