𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔, 𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

The Cebu Provincial Government and its Japanese partners have launched a feasibility study for a proposed Green Transformation (GX) Park, taking another step toward a more integrated and sustainable approach to Cebu’s growing waste-management challenge.

The study, launched on September 11, is being pursued with GUUN Co. Ltd., a Yokohama-based environmental company with experience in waste treatment, recycling and environmental systems, including an existing waste-plastic recycling operation in Cebu.

The proposed GX Park envisions moving beyond conventional waste disposal toward an eco-industrial system where discarded materials can be recovered, recycled and transformed into useful products and alternative fuels.

Gov. Pamela Baricuatro emphasized that finding a lasting solution will require more than technology—it will take government, businesses, industries and communities working together.

“We have to be people who walk the talk. To create the forest, we start by planting the seed,” Gov. Pam said.

She underscored the importance of turning discussions and plans into concrete action, adding: “With everybody’s cooperation, we won’t fail. We cannot fail.”

Japan’s Deputy Consul General in Cebu Yasuko Kurihara likewise emphasized the need to look beyond simply disposing of waste and pursue long-term solutions. Discussions also touched on the Asian Circular Cities Declaration, which encourages cooperation and knowledge-sharing in advancing circular-economy practices.

The Province also stressed that infrastructure must be complemented by public education, proper waste segregation, discipline and consistent enforcement at the community and household levels.

Provincial Board Members Stanley Caminero, Raymond Calderon and Kerrie Kean Shimura, local chief executives including Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, and representatives from business and industry organizations joined the kickoff discussions.

For Cebu, the feasibility study is an important first step toward determining what can realistically work for the province. The goal is clear: less waste going to disposal, more resources recovered, and a cleaner, more sustainable Cebu for future generations.