The Mandaue City Council has approved a resolution expressing concern over the growing number of dangling and improperly installed telecommunication and cable wires, often referred to as “spaghetti wires,” along major roads and public spaces.
Councilor Eugene Andaya, who authored the resolution, said the measure reinforces an existing ordinance while highlighting the risks these wires pose to motorists, pedestrians, and public infrastructure.
“Gawas nga hugaw tan-awon kining dangling wires, daghan kaayong disgrasya involving aning mga nagbitay nga mga wire,” Andaya said.
Andaya noted that incidents involving motorcycles have become more frequent, particularly in Barangay Basak, due to the hazardous wires.
As chairman of the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, he described the low-hanging, disorganized cables as a serious safety concern, especially during adverse weather.
The council has directed the City Engineering Office (CEO) to take the lead in addressing the issue. The office will coordinate with telecommunications firms and cable service providers to conduct a thorough assessment.
The resolution urges stakeholders to implement corrective measures, including repairing, removing, or reorganizing cables to meet safety standards.
Andaya emphasized that public safety is a top priority and expressed hope that coordinated efforts between government agencies and private companies will quickly resolve the problem.
Mandaue City already enforces the “Mandatory Single-Pole Ordinance of 2024,” which fines utility companies P300 per pole per day for violations.
Under the policy, only one pole is allowed per location, with a minimum spacing of 30 meters unless approved by the Technical Infrastructure Committee (TIC).
Clustered poles are defined as multiple poles installed within less than five meters of each other, whether owned by one or multiple utility companies.
Andaya said the resolution also aims to reactivate enforcement of the ordinance, especially since many hazardous wires remain unattended.
He added that some telecommunication providers continue to install wires too low along roads, making them prone to snagging tall vehicles such as 10-wheel trucks.
“Mao ng akong gi-resolution og balik to follow up ba and ma-reactivate,” Andaya said. (VCL)
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