Security cams on bridges now operational

CEBU, Philippines – The 10 closed circuit security cameras a Manila-based firm installed in February on the two bridges going to Mactan island are now finally fully operational, according to the National Economic Development Authority.

NEDA-7 director Marlene Rodriguez said the project’s components are already fully functional and operating within the design specifications.

Integrated Security and Automation Inc. won the bidding for the installation of the security cameras in the two bridges worth P1.9 million.

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia earlier signed the contract with Steven Foo, owner of Integrated Security and Automation Inc., for the implementation of the project after the bridge board terminated its deal with California Electronics for failure to deliver what was stipulated in the contract.

However, in her report to the Mactan Cebu Management Bridge Board that is chaired by Garcia, Rodriguez said that “minor civil works” such as wiring location enhancement, canopy installation and common positioning have still to be fixed by the security firm.

The bridge board has already paid the winning bidder 50 percent of the total amount of the project.

The remaining 50 percent of the amount will be released to the company once it finishes fixing the remaining civil works.

Integrated Security and Automation assured the bridge board it will complete the remaining civil works tomorrow.

Supt. Louie Oppus, the Regional Operations and Plans Division chief of the Police Regional Office 7, suggested to the bridge board to train civilian guards who will help police authorities in securing the two bridges. — Garry B. Lao/WAB (THE FREEMAN)