INTERIOR and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Benhur Abalos Jr. ordered the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to investigate the collapse of several electric posts in Binondo on Thursday. August 3.Abalos also instructed BFP Chief Louie Puracan to coordinate with the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to provide assistance to the affected individuals and help in clearing the area.At least three persons were injured while eight parked vehicles were damaged when seven electric posts along Ongpin Street collapsed at around 1 p.m. Thursday.Those injured were immediately brought to the hospital, according to the Manila Public Information Office (MPIO). The cause of the collapse was not immediately determined.Due to the incident, the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) temporarily closed Plaza Ruiz from traffic. It has since been opened as of posting time.Abalos urged local government units (LGUs) to inspect electric posts, construction sites, billboards, and other similar installation
POWER in areas affected by the sudden collapse of six electric utility poles was restored on Friday morning, approximately 22 hours after the incident took place.
THE Manila City government will investigate the incident on Thursday in which several Meralco posts toppled as police closed the surrounding area and advised motorists to take alternate routes.
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