SB 1836

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Feb 11, 2026

Proper Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Distribution and Communication Lines Act

An Act Mandating the Proper Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Distribution, Communication Lines, and Related Structures

In plain language

The proposal would require electric and telecom firms to regularly inspect and fix overhead poles and wires, make LGUs responsible for monitoring, and impose fines for non‑compliance.

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Author · Senator

Imee R. MarcosReceipts →

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 1226· Filed Aug 20, 2025
Anti-Dangling Wires Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Raffy T. Tulfo
HB 6872· Filed Dec 15, 2025
An Act Mandating the Proper Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Distribution, Communication Lines, and Structures by All Electric Distribution, Cable, and Telecommunications Companies for Purposes of Public Safety and Good Housekeeping
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-12-17Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap
HB 8689· Filed Mar 18, 2026
An Act Mandating the Proper Management, Bundling, and Removal of Dangling and Non-Operational Overhead Utility Wires and Cables, and Prescribing Penalties Therefor
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2026-05-04Rep. Kenneth T. Gatchalian
HB 617· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Mandating the Proper Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Distribution, Communication Line, and Structures by All Electric Distribution, Cable, and Telecommunications Companies for Purposes of Public Safety and Good Housekeeping
Substituted by HB07565Rep. Antonino III B. Roman
HB 303· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Mandating All Power, Telecommunication, Cable, and Internet Providers to Mend Dangling Wires and Clear Non-Operational Overhead Wires and Cables and Prescribing Penalties for Violation Thereof
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2025-07-29Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto

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SBN-1836 · Sources: BatasWatch