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Mayor Francis lauds House bill seeking to remove 'spaghetti wires'

Published Jun 1, 2024 03:14 am

San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora aired his support to the proposed Anti-Dangling Wires Act of 2024 which seeks to get rid off dangling wires or "spaghetti wires" on major roads and avenues in the country.

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Mayor Francis Zamora

"I fully support House Bill No. 10427, the Anti-Dangling Wires Act of 2024, introduced by Bulacan Rep. Salvador Pleyto Sr. This important measure addresses the long-standing issue of "spaghetti wires" that pose significant safety risks and spoil the beauty of our cities," Zamora said on Friday, May 31.

"San Juan City has been a leader in tackling this issue. Since 2020, we have worked proactively to address dangling wires through our “Anti-Dangling Wire Task Force Ordinance.” In 2021, we partnered with public utility companies to regulate and monitor the installation of wires, enhancing safety and improving our city’s landscape," he added, as he explained that the city government's  proactive approach against spaghetti wires has reduced accidents and minimized service disruptions among its constituents during typhoons.

"House Bill No. 10427 provides a comprehensive solution by holding utility providers accountable and empowering local governments to enforce compliance. I will coordinate with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes so that we can discuss during our next Metro Manila Council meeting possible regulations that can be approved to address this issue of dangling wires in the National Capital Region (NCR)," the mayor explained.

Spaghetti wires also pose as fire hazards as the sagging cables could come into contact with houses which could lead to fire.

In an earlier statement, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said that dangling wires also contribute to the spread of fire as some cables may come into contact with houses and other structures, which may cause fire.

"It can contribute sa mabilis na pagkalat dahil probably meron din 'yan conductors sa loob ng wirings nila and once masunog nga 'yung pinaka-balat, so open siya, maaaring dumaloy 'yung kuryente po (Spaghetti wires could also contribute to the quick spread of fire as it contains conductors inside the wirings and once its covering burns off, electricity might flow through it)," BFP spokesperson Fire Senior Superintendent Annalee Carvajal Atienza said.

Power distributor Meralco said it had already started coordinating with local government units (LGUs), telcos, and cable companies to fix and organize their respective cables.

Under Pleyto Sr.'s House Bill No. 10427, public utility providers will be responsible for tidying up the unsightly wires.

The bill would require them to organize dangling cable, remove all unused wires, and relocate or replace posts following the specified allowable clearance for overhead cables and wires. Those who will fail to comply may also have their local government-issued operating permits withheld or canceled.

 

 

 

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