The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is urging all telecommunication and cable/internet service providers to immediately clean up and properly manage spaghetti wires, low-hanging cables, and abandoned or leaning posts in the city.
The SP resolution authored by Bacolod Councilor Caesar Distrito included SMART, PLDT, Globe, Converge, DITO, Sky Cable, and other operators in the clean up call.
The resolution is in response to increasing reports from barangays of hazardous and disorganized cable installations that endanger road users and pedestrians, obstruct emergency operations, and worsen the urban blight, Distrito said.
“These unsafe and unsightly wires are real hazards to our people. We are calling on all telcos to act immediately and work closely with the city government to eliminate these risks,” Distrito said.
The resolution urges companies to conduct city-wide inspections, remove unused or abandoned cables, fix spaghetti wiring, elevate or tighten hanging lines, and replace or reinforce unstable posts.
It also directs them to coordinate with the city government, through the BCDRRMO, DPS, and City Engineering Office, to ensure orderly and safe clearing operations.
The SP also asked the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to monitor compliance and ensure adherence to national safety guidelines.
Barangay officials are encouraged to help identify areas with hazardous cable conditions, the resolution said.
Companies are required to submit a report to the City Council detailing their clean-up actions and maintenance plans, Distrito said.
“This is about protecting public safety and ensuring cleaner, more orderly streets for our residents,” he said.
Copies of the approved resolution will be furnished to all telcos, the NTC, and concerned city departments, Distrito added.*