Category : Urban Environment


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.

Bacolod Breaks Ground on P66M Landfill Cell No. 5

Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya leads groundbreaking for P66 million sanitary landfill Cell No. 5 in Barangay Felisa, with completion targeted within 300 days and safety measures in place.

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.

Why Cebu Relies on Wheel Clamps for Parking Enforcement

Wheel clamps are a common sight on Cebu's streets, a practical but outdated solution to a modern parking crisis. Explore the history and effectiveness of clamping in a city racing to catch up with its own growth.

Bacolod inspects landfill after Cebu collapse

Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya inspected the Felisa sanitary landfill to ensure safety and compliance from the new garbage hauler, aiming to prevent a disaster like the recent Cebu collapse.

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