Brgys told to formalize protest vs WTE facility

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival advised residents of Barangay Guba and neighboring upland communities to formally write to the city government regarding their opposition to the proposed Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility, following a wave of protests and renewed scrutiny over the project's environmental and health implications.

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In yesterday’s press briefing in City Hall, Archival acknowledged the strong resistance voiced during a public hearing held three days ago.

Aside from the hearing, some barangay officials and residents from Bararangays Guba, Sirao, Adlaon, Cambinocot, Agsungonot, Binaliw, Taptap, and Mabini have joined forces to oppose the WTE facility, citing lack of consultation and fears of incineration-related hazards yesterday.

“Batukan ang incinerator, ibasura ang incinerator. Protektahan ang kalikupan,” the group said.

Barangay Captain Rey Lauron of Cambinocot, warned that Guba and its neighboring barangays could suffer the same fate as Inayawan which previously hosted a controversial landfill.

“Fresh air sa bukid ang importante. Inig abot sa basura, baho na. Imbes fresh air, fresh basura na ni,” Lauron said.

Residents questioned the timing of the public hearing.

“Ngano karon pa man magpatawag ug public hearing?” one protester asked.

Archival took note of their sentiments saying “Ingon sila ‘Dili mi musugot.’ Akong suggestion nila, you write a letter to me or to the vice mayor so that this will be discussed fully sa City Council,” he said.