Bacolod City Council Orders Immediate Cleanup of Hazardous Cable Installations

The Bacolod City Council has passed a resolution directing all telecommunications and cable/internet service providers—such as SMART, PLDT, Globe, Converge, DITO, Sky Cable, among others—to promptly address and remediate tangled wires, low-hanging cables, and abandoned or unstable posts across the city.

Authored by Councilor Caesar Distrito, chair of the City Council Committee on Human Resource and Development, the measure responds to increasing complaints from barangays concerning hazardous cable setups that pose risks to pedestrians and motorists, hinder emergency services, and contribute to urban clutter.

District stated, "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."

He emphasized that companies must undertake thorough city-wide inspections, remove defunct or unused cables, reorganize tangled wiring, secure hanging lines, and repair or replace unstable posts. Furthermore, coordination with the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (BCDRRMO), Department of Public Services (DPS), and City Engineering Office is essential to ensure efficient and safe cleanup operations.

The council also appealed to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to oversee compliance and to enforce national safety standards. Barangay officials have been encouraged to assist in identifying areas with problematic wiring.

Distrito noted that telecommunications and cable providers are required to submit detailed reports to the City Council outlining their cleanup activities and future maintenance plans.

"This initiative is focused on safeguarding public safety and promoting cleaner, more organized streets for our residents," Distrito concluded. Copies of the approved resolution will be distributed to all relevant service providers, the NTC, and pertinent city departments.