CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beyond electricity costs and reliability, water security is emerging as another critical factor that could shape Cebu’s ability to attract investments and sustain economic growth. Business leaders and government officials warned on Thursday…
MANDAUE CITY, CEBU — Water supply will no longer be a problem for more than 4,000 households in Bantayan town, as well as its visiting tourists. The locality’s water needs will soon be addressed with the introduction…
As climate change intensifies droughts, disrupts rainfall patterns and fuels wildfires, more regions are turning to the sea for drinking water. Desalination, which is the process of removing salt from seawater, offers a way to produce freshwater in regions…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The recent fuel price hikes and the lack of new water sources are expected to take a toll on Cebu’s water supply. Nathaniel Chua, convener of the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA), said…
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) on Saturday assured consumers there is no imminent water supply shutdown.…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — For the first time in decades, residents of Malingin Island in Bien Unido town, Bohol—where every drop of rainwater has long been treasured—are no longer solely dependent on rainfall for their drinking water.…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The large tarpaulins that were installed in parts of Cebu City to conceal floating garbage and ‘visible pollution’ managed to hide the sight of undisposed wastes from visiting ASEAN 2026 delegates. However, the…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The need for a stable water supply and power are interconnected. According to the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocate (CERA), water supply cannot be made stable unless there is also enough energy to power the…
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. …
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City may lose about 20 million liters of water if Barangay Lusaran remains damaged and inaccessible due to Typhoon Tino, the city government reported. Mayor Nestor Archival shared during a presser on…
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…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two days after the deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Cebu, search and retrieval operations have ceased. Efforts have shifted to focus on relief and rehabilitation. But dozens of affected families remain desperate…
