Cebu’s Catholic archbishop is urging government leaders to pursue long-term flood mitigation instead of temporary fixes, saying recent flooding exposed the urgent need for responsible environmental stewardship. “I respectfully urge our government leaders to give priority to long-term flood mitigation rather than short-term solutions,” Uy said. “Development must always respect creation and protect human life. “When we care for creation, we protect human life. When we protect human life, we honor the Creator.”