Community accountability pushed to end flooding

Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) chief Aderson Comar is urging the incoming administration of Mayor-elect Nestor Archival to implement stricter regulations and promote community accountability to finally break the cycle of flooding in the city.

- Caecent No-ot Magsumbol/FPL

Cebu City has long battled persistent flooding, with recent heavy rains once again revealing the vulnerabilities of its drainage system.

While natural factors do contribute, Comar said in an interview with The Freeman that the primary cause of flooding is man-made-- clogged canals due to indiscriminate waste disposal.

“Ang naka baha man gud gikan nas mga kanal na ni clog up ba...”

Ubang mga tawo sa Cebu, mga wa puy batasan, pataka lag labay,” Comar lamented.

He emphasized that the city government has already spent significant resources on clearing operations, yet the problem continues due to undisciplined waste disposal habits.