04/09/2026
Benchmarking Urban Innovation in Mandaluyong City
Continuing our local governance benchmarking journey, Mr. Reuel Oliver and I visited Mandaluyong City Hall to study their approach to the Underground Cabling Project.
Unlike Quezon City’s Co-Build setup, Mandaluyong City implements their underground wiring system directly through the city government's general fund, offering a valuable alternative model for urban infrastructure development as we advance our own initiatives in Naga City under the watch of Mayor Leni Robredo.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the City Planning and Development Office, particularly Assistant Department Head Mr. Gaspar F. Alcazar and Project Development Officer Engr. Raymart Palma, for a comprehensive presentation and walkthrough of their Integrated Underground Wiring System (IUWS) framework
We are likewise deeply thankful for the assistance extended by Mandaluyong City Councilor Benjie Abalos, the current National President of the Philippine Councilors League.
Cross-city collaborations and diverse funding models like this provide critical perspectives as we work to eliminate urban decay from "spaghetti wires" and build safer, more resilient cities!