At one time, people believed the Mananga River could supply Metro Cebu with water, but it is no longer the placid body it used to be. Today, the riverbank has too much plastic and waste that many people have thrown out. It’s not only caused by nature or changing weather, but the decline in its environment is due to poor policy choices, lack of implementation, and less interest from the public. The Mananga River, which was once essential for those who lived here, has become an important sign of environmental damage in the city.

Poliquit, M. L. (2025, May 26). Echoes from a dying river. SunStar, p. 7.