Fire-affected village in Mandaue under state of calamity
Barangay Looc declared a state of calamity in response to a fire that destroyed an estimated 386 homes in Sitio Under the Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, March 12, 2024.
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Barangay Looc declared a state of calamity in response to a fire that destroyed an estimated 386 homes in Sitio Under the Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, March 12, 2024.
Fish pen operators in Mandaue City cry foul over unjust demolition plans by the City Government. They claim lack of due process and public consultation, urging officials to find alternative flood solutions. The group questions the legality of the demolition initiative and asserts that widening the drainage system is a more effective approach. Learn more about the controversy and the operators' plea for fair treatment and livelihood preservation.
Former DENR secretary Roy Cimatu recommended the demolition of fish pens in Mandaue City, Cebu to address the area's flooding problem. Residents near the fish pens are calling for solutions to ensure their safety. The Mandaue City Council invited stakeholders to discuss the impending demolition. The fish pen owners argue that their livelihoods are at stake and propose alternative flood mitigation measures. The Council has yet to make a decision on the matter.
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