MCWD chair speaks out: We are not at fault for water crisis

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/16/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Chairman of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), Joel Marie Yu, broke his silence on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, a day after Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella terminated the water utility’s Board of…

Jaclupan Dam supply down; MCWD cuts dam’s water production by 5K cubic meters

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 09/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Water consumers in parts of Talisay and Cebu cities will experience low pressure and fewer service hours in the next few days after the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) is forced to reduce…

3-day technology workshop in water conservation set at SM Seaside

PR 09/06/2019

SM Seaside City Cebu welcomes the innovation of water conservation through Bamboo Water Tower – a three-day workshop at the third floor Seaview Wing dubbed Bamboo Buildathon which will begin from September 6 to 8 realizing the vision of Creative Cebu to…

Island Water: 3 more fastcraft options to travel to Bohol, and back

Marc Cosep 07/06/2019

While it is totally fun to discover the wonders of the Philippines by sea, some of us may take a step back from the adventures because of one thing: Motion sickness. However, don’t let that hinder you…

Villar to focus on agriculture for her legislative agenda

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/20/2019

CEBU CITY—Reelected Senator Cynthia Villar again expressed disinterest in the position of Senate President and instead, preferred to continue focusing on agriculture for her legislative agenda. Villar was in Cebu Thursday to speak at the 14th National…

Five things that keep you cool in a sizzling hot weather

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Brace for more intense heat as the weather bureau forecasts more humid weather this week! Prolonged exposure to outside heat can lead you to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, heat rash, heat…

MCWD tests water in schools before classes start

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Personnel of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) are conducting free water testing to various elementary schools in Cebu City in preparation for the start of classes on June 3. According to Charmaine…

Carmen Copper augments Toledo City’s water supply

PR 05/19/2019

TOLEDO CITY, Philippines – With the crippling drought caused by El Niño phenomenon, Carmen Copper Corporation is augmenting the water supply in the different barangays of Toledo City by providing 1,200 cubic meters or 1.2 million liters…

Barangays told to secure venues for MCWD’s free water distribution

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak is asking barangay officials to deploy tanods who will secure Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) water distribution areas to make sure that water distribution remains peaceful and orderly.…

MCWD appeals for sobriety, patience during the dry spell

Doris C. Bongcac 05/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The management of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) is asking water consumers to remain sober and patient amidst the water supply interruptions now experienced within their service areas as a result of…

Bluewater Maribago aims for green, sustainable resort as it turns 30

Marc Cosep 05/05/2019

As Bluewater Maribago Resort turns 30 this year, the resort laid out their plans geared towards becoming a more sustainable and environmentally friendly resort in the island. After successfully concluding their strategic planning, Eric Monsanto, marketing and…

Olango Challenge is about building classrooms, island’s kids’ future

Immae Lachica 05/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—  A scene from a makeshift classroom under a mango tree started it all for the Philippine Business for Social Progress’s (PBSP) Olango Challenge.  For 12 years now, Olango Challenge has been doing educational projects…

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