CEBU CITY—Nearly 5,000 participants from universities, businesses, civil society, and various sectors joined the “FloodHeroCebu” Summit on September 26 at the Cebu Coliseum. The event was organized by the Cebu Citizens Initiative (CCI) and the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI).
CCI chair Atty. Anastacio Montuerto opened the summit by stressing the urgency of addressing flooding in Cebu. He said long-term solutions require social transformation and a shift in mindset.
Montuerto emphasized the importance of greening Cebu through tree-planting and cleanup efforts, noting the campaign’s goal of achieving a #FloodFreeCebu.
CCCI president Jay Yuvallos also spoke on the deep impact of corruption in the country, saying it hampers progress and underscores the need for servant leadership.
The summit centered on three key questions: assessing the current status of flooding, pursuing collective action, and setting plans for the future.
