WHEREAS, in 1996, the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) formulated the Standards Engineering Specification on Streetlighting Facilities and Appurtenances;

WHEREAS, said Standards have been strictly followed by contractors through the DPWH-Bureau of Design; 

WHEREAS, said Standards were designed to achieve the following objectives: (1) help minimize road accidents; (2) promote peace and order; (3) stimulate economic activities; (4) attract tourist and foreign investors; and (5) support the various projects of the government; 

WHEREAS, said Standards conform with the requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code; 

WHEREAS, the MERALCO Standards ensure adequate and efficient lighting, safety conformity and savings in maintenance over long-terms; 

WHEREAS, the Metro Manila Council (Council) in session duly assembled, have been fully convinced that said Standards are necessary to ensure peace and order, spur economic development and support government infrastructure programs which are essential components in building a strong republic in the premiere region. 

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved, pursuant to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7924, that the Council hereby approves and adopts the MERALCO Standards on Streetlighting for application by the MMDA and Local Government Units (LGUs) of Metro Manila. 

This resolution shall take effect upon approval. 

Adopted: 07 Nov. 2002

                                                                                                                                                   

(SGD.) BAYANI F. FERNANDO   Chairman
(SGD.) BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR.   Mayor, City of Mandaluyong	(SGD.) VERGEL A. AGUILAR   Mayor, City of Las Pi as
(SGD.) FELICIANO R. BELMONTE, JR.   Mayor, Quezon City	(SGD.) ROSENDO T. CAPCO   Mayor, City of Pateros
(SGD.) BOBBIT L. CARLOS, M.D.   Mayor, Valenzuela City	(SGD.) JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO   Mayor, San Juan
(SGD.) SOLEDAD C. EUSEBIO   Mayor, Pasig City	(SGD.) MA. LOURDES C. FERNANDO   Mayor, Marikina City
(SGD.) JAIME R. FRESNEDI   Mayor, City of Muntinlupa	(SGD.) REYNALDO O. MALONZO   Mayor, Caloocan City
(SGD.) JOEY P. MARQUEZ   Mayor, Para aque City	(SGD.) TOBIAS M. TIANGCO   Mayor, Navotas
(SGD.) SIGFRIDO R. TINGA   Mayor, Taguig	(SGD.) WENCESLAO B. TRINIDAD   Mayor, Pasay City
(SGD.) MARK ALLAN JAY G. YAMBAO   Mayor, City of Malabon	(SGD.) JESUS C. CRUZ   President Metro Manila Vice Mayors League
(SGD.) PERPETUO F. CAMILA   President   Metro Manila Councilors League