Cebu City Launches Water Conservation Drive 'Balak Akong Linabhan'
Cebu City initiates 'Balak Akong Linabhan' to promote water conservation, addressing local shortages through community engagement and sustainable practices.
Cebu City initiates 'Balak Akong Linabhan' to promote water conservation, addressing local shortages through community engagement and sustainable practices.
Vivant Hydrocore Holdings Inc. has raised its stake in the Puerto Princesa Wastewater Reclamation and Learning Center to 90%, enhancing its role in treating two million liters daily and improving bay water quality.
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District has pledged to reduce non-revenue water to 25% by 2026 and 20% by 2027, aiming to boost revenues for infrastructure and address contamination concerns raised by civil society groups.
Carcar Water District plans a P358.11-million expansion, including water supply upgrades and two septage treatment plants, to address growing demand and sanitation needs for 140,000 residents.
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RecommendedCebu Electricity Rights Advocates warn that MCWD's high Non-Revenue Water levels, exceeding 30%, create financial burdens and contamination risks, demanding urgent infrastructure fixes.
A new PIDS study highlights that annual water demand exceeds supply in 532 Philippine water districts, with structural challenges and governance issues driving service gaps despite abundant resources.
A new study reveals that water districts across the Philippines are failing to meet annual demand, with a 3.6 million cubic meter deficit nationwide, highlighting systemic issues in service delivery and governance.
At least 500 households in Barangay Sta. Rosa on Olango Island will receive safe water as the CSWater Lapu-Lapu Olango Desalination Plant begins operations, with a second facility planned in Punta Engaño to boost city-wide capacity.
Over 200 volunteers from private groups, civic organizations, and local government offices will participate in a clean-up drive along the Abacan River on February 21, aiming to promote unity and ensure a clean water supply.
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RecommendedLapu-Lapu City Government has officially launched a new Purok-Based Solid Waste Management System, requiring households to sort trash and assigning eco-warriors to monitor designated stations.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council freezes 28 water assets, including yachts, linked to alleged flood control project irregularities, with a total value of P4.8 billion under scrutiny.
The Angeles City Water District and PrimeWater partner with police and barangay officials to enhance security, targeting illegal water connections and drug-related crimes to safeguard water supply.
Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates urges Cebu City to improve MCWD water supply protection and address sanitation issues at Pasil Fish Port and SRP, citing health risks.
The DENR-Davao Region has identified six new water sampling stations along Tagbalaobao River in Davao de Oro through a recent ocular survey, enhancing future water quality monitoring efforts.
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RecommendedCebu City reduced daily garbage by 50 tons through strict segregation and composting, saving ₱50M annually. This proves RA 9003 works when enforced, highlighting governance over technology as key to sustainable waste management.
A new P5.7-million water and sanitation facility, funded by Rotary Clubs from the Philippines and South Korea, now provides clean water to Sitio Camachile residents and Camachile Elementary School in Floridablanca, Pampanga.
Mandaue City Council intensifies discussions on the solid waste crisis, focusing on landfill capacity limits in Barangay Garing and Barangay Binaliw, while exploring waste-to-energy solutions.
Iloilo City Government and UP Visayas renew research partnership to improve Iloilo-Batiano River water quality through stakeholder engagement and data-driven governance.
Over 2,600 residents in Barangay Tumana, Marikina, confront a looming water disconnection due to a P26-million unpaid bill and a doubled water rate, sparking community anxiety.
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RecommendedThe Pampanga provincial government has finished a P7.6-million clean water initiative in Barangay Bancal Pugad, Lubao, benefiting over 580 households with reliable supply.
Mandaue City faces a severe daily waste disposal crisis due to the temporary shutdown of the Barangay Binaliw landfill, prompting officials to implement short-term measures while seeking a permanent solution.
Metro Cebu cities launch a strict 'No Segregation, No Collection' garbage policy after the Binaliw landfill closure. Fines and color-coded bins aim to tackle the waste crisis.
Barangay Canduman in Mandaue City launches a strict waste segregation at source program, deploying Eco-wardens to monitor compliance and educate residents under Mayor Ouano's directives.
A UN report reveals the world is entering an era of global water bankruptcy due to groundwater depletion, pollution, and climate change, urging governments to shift to bankruptcy management strategies.
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RecommendedA new UN report warns of a 'global state of water bankruptcy,' with rivers, lakes, and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them due to overuse, pollution, and climate change.
Aloguinsan Municipality in Cebu proposes to serve as a waste disposal site for Mandaue City. Mayor Ouano reviews this and other options like waste-to-energy plants while emphasizing strict barangay-level segregation to cut costs.
Cera warns Metro Cebu's water security is hostage to power grid failures. The group demands integrated infrastructure and stable power for pumping stations to close the 300M liter daily gap.
MCWD invites private investors and bulk water suppliers to address financial losses and a 32% non-revenue water rate. A rate adjustment and progressive billing are also planned to ensure Cebu's water future.
NIA and the 1103rd Infantry Brigade assessed water sources in Timpook, Patikul, Sulu, aiming to boost agriculture and community resilience. Read about the joint development initiative.
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RecommendedAboitiz InfraCapital Water reveals keen interest in investing in Cebu's water infrastructure to address a critical 300 million liters per day supply gap, aiming to support the province's booming economy. Learn how this move could secure Cebu's future.