PANTRANCO vs PSC

Facts:

Pangasinan Transportation Co. Inc has been engaged in the business of transporting passengers
for the past 20 years. On August 26, 1936, PANTRANCO filed with Public Service Commission and
application to operate additional busses. PSC granted the application with two additional conditions of
its existing certificates. Being not agreeable with the conditions, PANTRANCO filed a motion for
reconsideration with the PSC, which was denied by the latter.

Issue:

Whether or not the legislative power delegated to PSC constitute undue delegation of power.

Ruling:

No. What has been delegated to the PSC is the administrative function involving the use of
discretion to carry out the will of the National Assembly. This will involves the promotion of the public
interest in a suitable manner.

The certification granted to the PANTRANCO is a license in which PSC has the control to ensure
the good of the public. PSC has the power to modify or amend the conditions specified in the certificate.

Memo Aid:

Additional busses
Two Additional Conditions