Category : Urban Environment


Mandaue City Crackdown on Modified Mufflers

Mandaue City intensifies enforcement against vehicles with modified mufflers, aiming to reduce noise pollution and promote public safety through stricter penalties and community awareness.

Cebu Waste Crisis: Landfill Fix Takes Up to a Year

Cebu City faces a severe waste management crisis after a deadly trash slide, with landfill rehabilitation expected to take 6-12 months. The city is hauling garbage 61 km away, doubling disposal costs and straining budgets as officials seek temporary solut

Sidewalk Crisis in Metro Cebu: Pedestrian Safety at Risk

Metro Cebu's sidewalks are becoming dangerous battlegrounds as motorcycles and obstacles encroach on pedestrian spaces, highlighting a severe lack of discipline and respect for life. This crisis calls for urgent action from local governments to enforce la

Bacolod Moves to Regulate Noisy Vehicle Mufflers

The Bacolod City Council has approved on second reading an ordinance regulating modified or noisy motor vehicle mufflers to address public concerns over noise pollution and community disruption.

Cebu Waste Crisis: Mayor Urges Patience and Cooperation

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival addresses criticism over ASEAN-themed tarpaulins at SRP, emphasizing that the decades-old garbage problem requires sustained effort, not overnight solutions, and calls for community cooperation.

Cebu Waste Crisis After Landfill Collapse

The collapse of the 20-story Binaliw landfill in Cebu City has triggered a severe waste disposal emergency, forcing officials to urgently search for new dumping sites amid political disagreements.

Cebu City's 24-Hour Noise Ban Plan Gains Support

Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña's proposed 24-hour noise ban in Cebu City aims to protect residents, especially in urban poor communities, from disturbances like videoke and construction, supporting the work-from-home economy.

Cebu Cities Face Garbage Crisis After Landfill Closure

Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue cities in Cebu are urgently seeking temporary garbage disposal solutions after the Binaliw landfill closure, with officials emphasizing strict waste segregation to manage the escalating crisis.

Binaliw Landslide Exposes Cebu City's Waste Crisis

The Binaliw landfill tragedy reveals Cebu City's over-reliance on a single site, environmental risks, and logistical gaps. Councilor Garganera demands urgent reforms to prevent future crises. Read the full investigation.

Cebu's Traffic Crisis: A Call for Political Will

Cebu City's worsening traffic, highlighted during the Sinulog, stems from car overload and failed public transport projects like BRT and LRT. Learn why political will, as seen in Seoul, is the missing key.

Cebu City Rejects Waste-to-Energy Solution

Mayor Nestor Archival rules out waste-to-energy tech for Cebu City's garbage crisis, citing environmental risks and lack of clear national regulations. Learn about the city's struggle for a long-term solution.

Why Cebu Still Uses Wheel Clamps for Parking

Wheel clamps are a common sight in Cebu's streets, a legacy solution for parking chaos. Explore their history, effectiveness, and what they reveal about the city's struggle with rapid growth. Read more.

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