Cost-saving move: MCWD leans on groundwater over bulk water

Chinky O. Rondina 03/25/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is shifting toward cheaper groundwater sources in a bid to cut operating costs and stabilize water supply across Metro Cebu. Newly appointed MCWD General Manager John Dx…

MCWD urged to fast-track projects that will increase water supply

Doris C. Bongcac 03/18/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The newly installed General Manager of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) seems to now have a lot on his plate to work on. Shortly after Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. asked…

DX Lapid returns to MCWD, Archival wants water problem fix plan

Pia Piquero 03/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival wants a clear roadmap from the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) after lawyer John DX Lapid was reappointed as the utility’s general manager. Archival said he planned to meet with…

MCWD faces debts, downplays risk of water supply shutdown

Pia Piquero 03/07/2026

The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) on Saturday assured consumers there is no imminent water supply shutdown.…

Water cut off after a month of unpaid bill? MCWD reiterates policy

Pia Piquero 03/07/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Water service disconnection occurs once a customer’s bill remains unpaid for one month, according to the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD). MCWD clarified its billing and collection policy amid reports that the utility…

MCWD: Consumers not charged for ‘ghost water’

Doris C. Bongcac 03/03/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is committed to reduce its Non-Revenue Water (NRW) from 25 percent in December 2026 to 20 percent in December 2027 as it also denied accusations that consumers…

Lawyer-engineer Mariefel Roble appointed by Archival to MCWD board 

Pia Piquero 01/28/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has a new professional sector representative on its board. This was after Mayor Nestor Archival intervened to appoint lawyer-engineer Mariefel Resma Roble amid delays in the legally…

Go seeks end to MCWD minimum fees for households with zero water use

Pia Piquero 01/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Councilor Harold Go has filed a resolution urging the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to stop charging minimum water fees and fixed charges to households with zero water consumption, saying it is unfair…

Go slams MCWD over ‘unacceptable’ water crisis lasting over 30 days

Pia Piquero 12/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thirty-five days after Typhoon Tino struck Cebu, most communities in Cebu City are still lining up for water. Councilor Harold Go said the Metropolitan Cebu Water District’s failure to restore service and fix…

Who is Ruben Almendras? Veteran Cebuano exec named new MCWD director

Pia Piquero 12/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A seasoned Cebuano banker, businessman, and former MCWD chairman is returning to the water district’s leadership at a time when its board is unable to function, and Metro Cebu struggles with an unstable…

MCWD water service at 85 percent, Jaclupan pipe not yet restored

Airam Limatog 11/22/2025

Water has been restored at 85 percent of total production in the third week after typhoon Tino damaged major pipes of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD).…

Half a month past Tino: water, power woes persist

Airam Limatog 11/16/2025

Nearly two weeks after typhoon Tino hit the country, parts of Cebu remained without water and electricity as workers encountered challenges in restoring the public utility services. …

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