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Senate to investigate dangers posed by poorly maintained electrical wires
A Senate inquiry into accidents and public safety hazards caused by dangling and improperly maintained electrical and utility wires has been proposed following multiple incidents involving motorists, pedestrians, and children across the country.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Senator Raffy Tulfo filed Senate Resolution No. 776 on Wednesday, calling for a comprehensive investigation into the dangers posed by deteriorating overhead electrical infrastructure in residential and commercial areas nationwide.
The resolution directs the Senate Committee on Public Services to examine the extent of hazards created by sagging, tangled, and poorly maintained electrical and utility wires, commonly referred to as "spaghetti wires" due to their chaotic appearance strung across streets and neighborhoods.
The inquiry follows several reported incidents in which motorists, pedestrians, and children have been injured or endangered by contact with exposed wires or accidents caused by obstructed visibility and hazardous conditions. Advocates have long raised concerns about the lack of coordination among utility providers in maintaining and organizing the tangle of cables suspended above public thoroughfares.
The Senate committee is expected to assess current regulatory frameworks governing utility wire installation and maintenance, identify responsible agencies and service providers, and recommend legislative measures to improve public safety standards. The investigation will also examine preventive measures and enforcement mechanisms needed to reduce wire-related accidents and injuries.