Why some Cebu areas still have no water after Typhoon Tino

Pia Piquero 11/06/2025

Nearly a week after Typhoon Tino lashed out at Cebu, households across Metro Cebu remain without running water.…

Andales urges MCWD to defer rate hike

Pia Piquero 10/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A local legislator here is urging the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to suspend its recently implemented water rate hike.  The councilor cites the financial strain and recovery struggles of residents after the…

Marigondon, Subabasbas residents endure 3-month water shortage; City steps in

Futch Anthony Inso 10/15/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Two barangays in Lapu-Lapu City have been experiencing little to no water supply for more than three months. Barangays Marigondon and Subabasbas are within the service area of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District…

MCWD hikes water rate in Metro Cebu to 12% in October

Pia Piquero 09/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Water will cost more in Metro Cebu starting Tuesday, October 1. This comes as the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) enforces a 12-percent rate adjustment approved by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA).…

MCWD to get water from Cordova desalination plant before year ends

08/25/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MWCD) is expected to receive a boost in their operations with water coming from a desalination plant in Cordova town. Lawyer Jess Anthony Garcia, president of Vivant Water,…

Osmeña warns of looming Metro Cebu water crisis

Pia Piquero 08/08/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu could face a “disaster-level” water crisis before the year ends if serious management issues at the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) are not addressed, Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña warned. The vice…

Desalination seen as a ‘stopgap’ to Cebu’s water supply needs

Doris C. Bongcac 06/23/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Finding a long-term solution to Cebu’s need for additional water supply is something that will not be realized in the next few years. With this, “stopgap” measures are needed to make sure that…

MCWD offers up to 35K reward to catch water meter thieves, buyers

Pia Piquero 06/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Got tips on who’s stealing water meters? That information could now be worth up to P35,000. The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is putting money on the line to curb the rising cases…

Water supply in Metro Cebu: Why some areas have low water pressure

Pia Piquero 03/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Residents in the interior and elevated areas of Metro Cebu, particularly in Cebu City and Talisay City, have reported experiencing low water pressure in recent days. The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has…

MCWD, City Hall ink lease agreement

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government and the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) have finally ended the dispute over the use of the City Hall satellite office owned by the latter. On Monday, Cebu City…

Master plan to improve water quality, sanitation: City supports it

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government has expressed its support to the study that would improve the city’s water quality and sanitation. Earlier, the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) through its general manager, Edgar Donoso,…

MCWD: Cebu City’s freshwater faces growing saltwater contamination

Pia Piquero 11/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City faces a growing water problem as saltwater seeps into its freshwater sources due to excessive groundwater extraction. With communities already experiencing the effects and the risk of intrusion spreading, the Cebu…

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