03/04/2026
Flooding in Cebu is real. And it affects all of us—homeowners, businesses, and communities.
That’s why conversations like this matter. Based on the recent resolution from the City Government of Cebu, the findings are clear: 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐩𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬—𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬, 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐬.
At the same time, developments like Monterrazas have implemented mitigation measures designed to help manage surface runoff.
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room. Many are asking: “What about the mountains? The trees? The hillside developments?”
These are valid concerns. Because any development—especially in elevated or sloped areas—must be done responsibly, with proper drainage planning, environmental safeguards, and long-term impact management.
But based on the city’s technical findings, the issue we are facing today is larger than any single project or location.
It involves:
• Cumulative development over time
• Existing infrastructure limitations
• Natural water flow patterns
• And how well (or poorly) these systems are managed together
In situations like this, narratives can quickly form—
sometimes from incomplete information, sometimes amplified for attention or kuwang sa tagad or pang clickbait to get views or engagement.
And while everyone is entitled to their opinion (of course), we also have a responsibility to look at the full context. That’s where we come in.
Because when we focus on blame alone, we risk missing the bigger issue.
Flooding is not a one-project problem. It is a system issue built over time. And solving it requires shared responsibility:
✅The private sector must continue to comply, improve, and invest in solutions.
✅The government must address infrastructure gaps, enforce regulations, and plan sustainably.
This is not about defending one side. This is about understanding the full picture. Because real solutions don’t come from noise. They come from facts, accountability, and collaboration.
📌 For full transparency, I’ve shared screenshots of the recently released Cebu City resolution in the comments below.
I encourage everyone to review it so we can ground our discussions on facts.
