To avert a water crisis next month, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has intervened by signing an emergency water supply agreement with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), after the Cebu Manila Water Development Inc. (CMWD) decided to stop selling water to MCWD, potentially affecting thousands of the water district’s consumers in Metro Cebu.
MCWD defies order to halt desalination projects amid water shortage | Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) will proceed with three water desalination projects in response to the lack of water in certain areas. The move challenges the authority of retired army general Melquiades Feliciano, who ordered the projects to be stopped. Find out more about the controversy and potential impact on consumers.
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) board contemplates removing GM Edgar Donoso due to loss of trust and insubordination. The board has identified initial reasons for potential removal, including Donoso's absence in meetings and his recognition of the old board. MCWD employees support the statement issued by lawyer Jose Daluz III as chairman, Miguelito Pato as vice chairman, and Jodelyn May Seno as a member. Donoso's commitment to abide by the board's decisions is emphasized. Stay updated on the MCWD board's decision.