MCWD Water Safety Plan Continues Despite DOH Certificate
Metropolitan Cebu Water District maintains water safety operations despite expired DOH certificate. Updated plan submitted with 89.42% acceptance rating. Learn about water safety measures.
Metropolitan Cebu Water District maintains water safety operations despite expired DOH certificate. Updated plan submitted with 89.42% acceptance rating. Learn about water safety measures.
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Metropolitan Cebu Water District clarifies its Water Safety Plan remains operational despite DOH certificate lapse in 2022. Updated plan scores 89.42% approval, now awaiting final certification.
Two weeks after Typhoon Tino devastated Cebu, water shortages continue to cripple households and businesses. MCWD reports major infrastructure damage delaying full restoration.
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Over 70,000 Cebu households face water shortage after Typhoon Tino severely damaged Lusaran Dam and other key water sources. Officials race to restore supply amid logistical challenges.
Cebu City prepares for water shortage after Typhoon Tino severely damaged Lusaran Dam, cutting 20 million liters from daily supply. Mayor Archival urges conservation as recovery continues.
Typhoon Tino's devastation leaves 70,000 Cebu households without reliable water supply. MCWD races to restore damaged facilities while residents rely on deep wells and water rationing. Learn how the city is coping.
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