Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has given telecommunications and cable companies until the end of December 2024 to remove their poles and wires along the iconic Calle Real in Iloilo City.
From December 16, Treñas extended the deadline for the removal of crisscrossing overhead cables or the so-called “spaghetti wires,” as requested by PLDT, Cable Star, and Globe.
“This extension is granted as a reasonable accommodation, but let me be very clear: this is the final extension,” Treñas said.
The mayor warned that he will “take decisive action” against those companies that have not submitted a request or shown any intention to comply.
“I am instructing the City Engineer’s Office to dismantle their wires and poles. Non-compliance will not be tolerated. This city will not be held hostage by delays or neglect,” he said.
“Let this serve as a firm reminder that the City Government is serious about this project. Failure to comply will result in immediate action from my office,” Treñas stressed.
The removal of unsightly overhead wires and poles is part of the city government’s P96.4-million underground cabling project aimed at enhancing the aesthetics and preserving the heritage of Calle Real.
“Calle Real is a symbol of Iloilo’s rich history and progress. We owe it to our people to see this project through,” Treñas said.
“I am calling on all concerned companies to fulfill their obligations promptly. We expect full cooperation to meet our shared goals for a better and more beautiful Iloilo City,” he added.IMT
