After a tragic electrocution incident that clained two lives, the Davao City Council is pushing for a new city ordinance to remove unused electrical wires in Davao City.
On April 7, 2023, four people were electrocuted due to a fallen power line in Purok 15, Brgy. Panacan, Davao City. Two of them died on the spot while the other two sustained injuries and were brought immediately by Central 911 to the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) for treatment.
“Nanginahanglan pud ta ug bag-ong balaod aning mga dead wires kasagaran ani mga telcos. Nasilip na dapat magkaroon ug ordinance dili lang sa pagkabit kundili pati sa pagbaklas sa mga wala nay gamit na mga wires/lines kay they pose danger sa mga tao. I-revisit nato kining atong mga city ordinance sa wires and cables,” said Angel Sumagaysay, chief of the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Wednesday.
Sumagaysay said this was recommended by Vice Mayor J. Melchor Quitain Jr. during their department heads meeting on Tuesday.
“Freak incident na maong dapat matan-aw ug balik ug ma-asses ang cables in coordination sa concern establishments. May mga action taken na ang city government of Davao,” he said.
He also said that the city administration has tasked the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) to coordinate with the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) concerning unused and dangling wires.
Meanwhile, DLPC has reached out to the family members of the victims to provide them with the immediate support they need.
In a statement, DLPC regretted the accident despite proactive measures to ensure safety.
“The company is working closely with local government authorities to investigate the cause of this incident,” it said.
