Electrification and Telecommunications
The electrification of the municipality is serviced by Manila Electric Company (MERALCO). It is estimated that the level of household electrification in 1997 is at 53.58%1. It is observed that scattered households in the midland, upper upland and lower upland are still not electrified.
Three telephone companies have been serving the Municipality of Baras. The landline phone connections however are concentrated in the lower urban area. Mobile phone services are also available. The municipality also hosts the PHILCOMSAT telecommunication facility.
Source: Baras Comprehensive Land Use Plan
