The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has facilitated the turnover of 30 intermediate bulk container (IBC) tanks from Carmen Copper Corporation to the Mandaue City government, in a move aimed at strengthening water resilience at the community level.
The tanks, designed to serve as rainwater catchment systems, will be distributed across Mandaue’s 27 barangays to improve water capture, storage and collection. The initiative is intended to help reduce surface runoff during heavy rains, support water reuse for community purposes, and promote decentralized flood management.
The turnover ceremony was led by CCCI and attended by Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano, who thanked the private sector and highlighted the need for sustained collaboration in addressing environmental challenges.
Also present were CCCI President Regan Rex King, Immediate Past President Jay Yuvallos, Mandaue City Councilor Atty. Joel Seno, City Administrator Atty. Sally Malig-on, Association of Barangay Councils President and Barangay Captain Dante Borbajo, and Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Barbara Gothong-Tan.
CCCI said the project comes at a crucial time as El Niño threatens to bring prolonged dry spells and place added pressure on already limited water resources. At the same time, intense rainfall episodes continue to raise flood risks, underscoring the need for systems that can both capture excess water and store it for later use.
By placing rainwater catchment systems at the barangay level, the project seeks to address both concerns — easing flood risks during heavy rains while creating supplemental water sources during dry periods.
The initiative is part of the broader Cebu Flood Hero Movement, a program of CCCI and the Cebu Citizens-Press Council that promotes community-driven responses to flooding and water management challenges across Cebu.
CCCI said the project reflects the shared commitment of the private sector and local government to building safer and more climate-resilient communities.
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