Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco), in partnership with the Manila local government unit (LGU), has intensified its wire-clearing operations along Yuchengco Street in Binondo, Manila to proactively promote public safety and help ensure a continuous delivery of stable electricity service.
The initiative, which is part of Meralco’s ongoing Anti-Urban Blight Campaign, aligns well with the recently issued Executive Order No. 5 of the Manila LGU that also aims to address overloaded poles to prevent fire hazards and other untoward accidents.
During the wire clearing operations last July 9, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Domagoso emphasized the importance of the partnership between the government and private sector to the success of the initiative, as he renewed calls for all pole users to ensure they have the necessary permits before using Meralco facilities.
Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga, meanwhile, reiterated the power distributor’s commitment to promote public safety and efficient service.
“We will continue to conduct more operations like these with the help of the LGUs to maintain the integrity of our distribution facilities and ensure continuous electricity service for our customers,” Zaldarriaga said.
