Cebu's Chronic Garbage Problem: A Failure of RA 9003
Cebu City's flooding and soaring landfill costs expose decades of neglecting the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Discover why enforcement, not new laws, is the solution.
Cebu City's flooding and soaring landfill costs expose decades of neglecting the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Discover why enforcement, not new laws, is the solution.
Mayor Nestor Archival turns over 12 brand-new dump trucks to Cebu City barangays to strengthen local garbage collection. The P95M project, funded by the previous administration's LDF, aims to decentralize waste management.
St. Cecilia's College Maestros edge Talisay City College 80-78 to become the first Metro Cebu Collegiate Basketball League (MCCBL) champion. Read the full game recap and highlights.
St. Cecilia's College Maestros are the inaugural Metro Cebu Collegiate Basketball League champions after a nail-biting 80-78 win over Talisay City College. Read the full game recap and highlights here!
A 33-year-old woman was arrested after security found a grenade and a .45 caliber gun in her bag at a Mandaue City store. The CIDG 7 is now filing charges. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Metro Cebu Water District assures uninterrupted water supply despite Ombudsman investigation and board vacancies. Officials have filed affidavits, addressing anonymous complaints.
An anonymous MCWD employee files a corruption complaint with the Ombudsman-Visayas, alleging favoritism, fund misuse, and contract irregularities. Officials ordered to respond.
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is paralyzed, unable to approve urgent repairs after Typhoon Tino due to a lack of board quorum. Learn how this governance crisis affects water supply.
An anonymous employee accuses MCWD top brass of corruption, favoritism, and fund misuse. The Ombudsman-Visayas orders GM Edgar Donoso to submit counter-affidavits. Read the full story.
RPMC urges DPWH 7 to proceed with dam feasibility studies after Typhoon Tino. Search for bodies under Cotcot Bridge halted by rain. Master plan update needed.
Piolo Pascual and Enrique Gil headline the 2025 MMFF action-drama 'Manila's Finest,' directed by Raymond Red. The film opens in cinemas nationwide on December 25.
Cebu is set to keep its crown as the Philippines' most active office hub outside Manila in 2026, but a looming supply drought could slow deals. Colliers report details the outlook.
RDC 7 recommends updating Metro Cebu's 2017 flood control master plan and conducting feasibility studies for four new dams to combat severe flooding. Learn about the new nature-based solutions.
Ayala Land Inc. soft-opens its second CityFlats co-living property in Cebu Business Park, offering 392 furnished rooms. The move responds to strong demand from young professionals seeking to escape traffic and high rents. Read more.
The Metro Cebu Collegiate Basketball League (MCCBL) kicks off its inaugural season on December 6, 2025. Six schools will compete in this new platform for student-athletes outside Cesafi. Don't miss the action!
The Metro Stores in Cebu City launched its holiday season with a grand Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring carols, a 'Box of Wishes', and raffle draws. Experience the festive spirit!
Metro Cebu implements e-bike and e-trike ban on national roads starting December 1, 2025. Local governments enforce regulations affecting drivers' livelihoods. Learn the new rules.
The Department of Transportation implements nationwide ban on electric bikes and tricycles from major roads starting December 1, 2025. Learn how this affects traffic flow and public safety.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro presents Central Visayas' top infrastructure and development projects, including the Metro-Cebu Expressway, for national funding approval. Learn about the region's strategic investments.
Environmental planner questions why watershed protection measures weren't implemented during architect Espina's tenure as Cebu City planning coordinator. Read the full analysis.
Prime Waste Solutions Cebu kept Binaliw facility running 24/7 during typhoon, aiding 2,700 families with essential supplies and water rationing in affected communities.
Ombudsman files criminal charges against 11 individuals in Cebu City's P239.72 million garbage services overpayment case. Arrest warrants expected soon.
Cebu City faces waste disposal crisis as damaged Bacayan Bridge limits garbage trucks to one daily trip. Councilor Garganera urges immediate solutions and waste reduction.
Cebu Provincial Board Member Celestino Martinez III calls for urgent creation of updated master plan to address disaster recovery and development pressures. Learn about the critical timeline.
Former Cebu City Planning chief Architect Joseph Michael Espina outlines three crucial strategies from JICA's master plan to address flooding and enable sustainable development in Metro Cebu through watershed-focused planning.
Former Cebu City planning chief Joseph Michael Espina advocates for Jica's 2015 Metro Cebu Roadmap strategies to address flooding through growth dispersal and green infrastructure.
Thousands in Metro Cebu face water shortages for weeks as MCWD struggles to restore service. Infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed. Learn about the impact on communities.
Cebu City faces a growing waste management crisis as the Inayawan Landfill remains unrehabilitated despite a 2017 Supreme Court order. Councilor Joel Garganera urges immediate action for a sustainable solution.
Cebu City's Inayawan landfill rehabilitation faces delays due to ownership uncertainty. Learn how this legal limbo affects waste management and public health.
Cebu City faces a public health emergency as garbage piles up despite government clean-up efforts. Councilor Garganera warns of irreversible damage without immediate waste management reforms.