Bacolod Takes Action Against Hazardous Cable Installations
The Bacolod City Council has officially passed a resolution demanding immediate action from all telecommunications and internet service providers to address the growing problem of disorganized and dangerous cable installations throughout the city.
Councilor Caesar Distrito, who serves as chairperson of the City Council Committee on Human Resource and Development, authored the resolution approved on November 21, 2025. The measure targets companies including SMART, PLDT, Globe, Converge, DITO, and Sky Cable, among other operators.
Public Safety Concerns Prompt Urgent Measures
Distrito explained that the resolution comes in response to increasing complaints from barangays about hazardous cable conditions that pose significant risks to the community. "These unsafe and unsightly wires are real hazards to our people," Distrito emphasized during the council proceedings.
The council identified multiple dangers created by the current cable situation, including threats to road users and pedestrians, obstruction of emergency operations, and contribution to urban blight throughout Bacolod City.
The councilor stressed the urgency of the situation, stating, "We are calling on all telcos to act immediately and work closely with the city government to eliminate these risks."
Comprehensive Clean-up Requirements Outlined
The resolution specifies several mandatory actions that telecommunications companies must undertake. These include conducting thorough city-wide inspections, removing all unused or abandoned cables, fixing the notorious spaghetti wiring problems, elevating or tightening low-hanging lines, and replacing or reinforcing unstable posts that threaten public safety.
Companies are also required to coordinate their clearing operations with key city offices, including the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (BCDRRMO), the Department of Public Services (DPS), and the City Engineering Office to ensure orderly and safe implementation.
Additionally, the City Council has requested the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to monitor compliance and ensure that all companies adhere to national safety guidelines. Barangay officials have been encouraged to assist in identifying areas with particularly hazardous cable conditions.
Accountability and Follow-up Measures
To ensure compliance and track progress, the resolution mandates that all affected companies submit detailed reports to the City Council. These reports must outline the specific clean-up actions taken and present comprehensive maintenance plans to prevent similar problems from recurring.
"This is about protecting public safety and ensuring cleaner, more orderly streets for our residents," Distrito affirmed, highlighting the resolution's primary objectives.
Copies of the approved resolution will be formally distributed to all telecommunications companies, the NTC, and concerned city departments to ensure full awareness and cooperation with the new requirements.
