26/03/2026
𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗦
March 24, 2026
Metro Cebu leaders and international partners came together for the 2nd Joint Coordination Committee Meeting on the Master Plan Study for the Comprehensive Sewerage System Development of Metro Cebu on March 24, 2026, held at the Capitol Social Hall.
The meeting gathered key officials from across the region, alongside representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to review progress, align priorities, and move forward with long-term solutions for sewerage and sanitation.
Cebu Province Governor Hon. Pamela Baricuatro led the engagement, joined by Mr. UENO Yudai, Consul-General of Japan to Cebu; Mr. AOKI Nobuhiko, Senior Representative of JICA Philippines; and Mr. KOZUKA Ryoichi of Yokohama’s Sewerage and Rivers Bureau.
Metro Cebu local government units were well-represented, including Mandaue City Mayor Hon. Thadeo Jovito Ouano, officials from the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), and the Cebu City Development Council.
During the session, JICA’s expert team presented updates on the ongoing master plan, outlining key developments and proposed strategies to improve wastewater management, protect the environment, and support public health across the metro.
The meeting also featured a panel discussion that encouraged collaboration and open dialogue among stakeholders, reinforcing a shared commitment to sustainable urban development.
This initiative highlights the continued partnership between local governments and international stakeholders in building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Metro Cebu for future generations.