As power shortages continue to trigger rotational brownouts across Cebu, Governor Pamela Baricuatro is bringing energy players to the table on Friday, September 4, in a bid to find immediate and long-term solutions to the province’s...
The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has placed hospitals and other health facilities in the region on heightened alert amid deteriorating air quality caused by transboundary haze, in preparation for a possible increase...
Environment Committee chairperson Joel Garganera and fellow Councilor Harry Eran said Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Inc. (PrimeWaste) has yet to present concrete long-term plans to ensure the continued safe operation of the...
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Dr. Arellano-Cortes said hospitals were likewise reminded to check their inventory of equipment and medicines that may be needed to treat respiratory conditions associated with exposure to the haze. “For now, we expect that our...
The governor has called for a meeting with power suppliers and key energy stakeholders, including the Department of Energy (DOE), National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Visayan Electric, Cebu Electric Cooperative (CEBECO)...
He noted that while PrimeWaste's amended Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) allowed for 150,000 metric tons of waste, the company admitted to shifting waste downward to ease structural stress, effectively altering the...