POWER was cut off to 3,000 households after a landslide toppled three electric posts in barangays Lagtang, Jaclupan, Campo 4 and Campo 7 in Talisay City yesterday morning.
The landslide occurred within the road widening site worked on by personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and contractor QM Builders.
No one was hurt. Ryan Labura, a resident of Campo 2 said he heard a loud explosion and went outside to see the three poles down the river.
He added that he heard reports they won’t have power for two to three days.
An unnamed worker of QM Builders said they were clearing the area before the landslide hit.
QM Builders supervisor Marvin Latorre said they informed Veco about the clearing operation days before. He said they will clear the site of limestone.
Talisay City Mayor Johnny delos Reyes wanted to meet with officials of QM Builders after receiving complaints from residents about their clearing operation.
Last week, the mayor and some police intercepted four dump trucks filled with limestone that came from the project site.
The drivers had no permits and they exceeded the allowable limit for transporting the limestone. The drivers admitted that they sell the limestone for P1,200 per truck.
Under the law, limestone should be disposed in the neighboring barangay where the project is located.
Permits from the local environment office should also be procured by the contractor.
Delos Reyes said he wanted to know when the road-widening project will be finished. Correspondent Gabriel C. Bonjoc