‘Swift, Relentless’ action against flooding, traffic

Carmel Loise Matus, Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/06/2016

Newly-appointed Public Works Secretary Mark Villar vowed to address Cebu’s flooding and traffic problems “swiftly and relentlessly.” He said the 55-millimeter rainfall in Cebu that caused massive flooding and traffic gridlocks in many parts of Metro Cebu…

BLAME IT ON GARBAGE

Doris C. Bongcac, Jhunnex Napallacan, Nestle L. Semilla 07/02/2016

Over half-a-billion pesos in drainage improvement projects were undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Cebu city and province in the past two years but mere hours of steady rain still flooded and…

No decent drainage

05/26/2016

After a downpour in Cebu City, what we have are flooded roads. Still no decent drainage system on F. Manalo Street, Cebu City? Attention:  Cebu City government! (CDN PHOTO/ CHRISTIAN MANINGO)…

Clogged drainage

02/04/2016

A clogged drainage pipe in Juan Osmena St. floods a portion with nasty smelling and dirty water. Attention: Cebu City Engineering Department (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)…

P1.5B drainage fund still unused

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/05/2015

Cebu City Hall has a P1.5 billion budget for drainage projects this year but the amount hasn’t been spent. This was pointed out by Councilor Margarita “Margot” Osmeña during the last day of  marathon budget hearings for…

Study to update Metro Cebu’s drainage plan to kick off soon

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/17/2015

After a slight delay, consultants will soon be in Cebu to conduct a study to update a much-needed drainage master plan for Metro Cebu. Engr. Nonato Paylado of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 7…

Wa magkadima-o ang mga pulis sa Minglanilla

Lloyd Suarez 08/26/2015

Wa ko mahimuot sa gibalita ni Provincial Prosecutor  Pepita  Jane Petralba  nga  wa  magkadima-o ang  trabaho sa kapulisan  pagkuhag  judicial  confession kang  Estelito Sasisor Recamora alyas Lito kinsa usa sa tulo ka  mga  panday  nga  responsable  pagpatay…

Court solution sought

Norman V. Mendoza 06/28/2015

A stretch of road in barangay Casuntingan, Mandaue City derisively dubbed by residents and passersby as “Boracay” due to  a stagnant stretch of water there may soon lose its moniker. The Office of the Building Official (OBO)…

Gov, 3 mayors pledge to solve flooding

Intern, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/13/2015

Three city mayors and Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III yesterday signed a declaration of commitment to implement projects aimed at resolving Metro Cebu’s flooding problems. At least eight goals were listed, including reviving a 1995 Integrated Drainage…

City Hall, DPWH agree to coordinate projects

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 04/06/2015

The city government of Cebu and the Department of Public Works and Highways – 7 agreed on more coordination in the implementation of public infrastructure projects. Monthly coordination meetings will be conducted by both agencies to monitor…

Alternate drainage plan sought for Colon area

Nestle Semilla 02/17/2015

The Cebu City government and the regional office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-7) are drafting  an “alternate drainage plan” for the city’s downtown area, specifically in Colon. Cebu City Legal Officer Jerone Castillo…

Outcry over Mandaue road riprap

Anie M. Paujana 11/09/2014

The stone riprap is supposed to be an anti-flood structure to protect residents in A.S Fortuna Extension in barangay Guizo, Mandaue City. But the new “walls” on both sides of a one-way road, a project of the…

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