Travelers exploring Cebu province can now access 17 accredited clean toilet stops strategically located along key tourism and transportation corridors under the provincial government of Cebu’s Clean Toilet Stop Partnership Program.
The initiative, implemented through partnerships with local governments and private establishments, is designed to provide motorists, commuters, residents, and both local and international tourists with clean, safe, and accessible restroom facilities while traveling across the province.
Beyond improving public convenience, the program also promotes Cebuano hospitality and encourages greater community participation in tourism development.
The accredited toilet stops are distributed across northern and southern Cebu to ensure wider accessibility.
In northern Cebu, the designated facilities include the SeaOil Gas Station in Poblacion, Daanbantayan; ARC Fuel Gas Station in Purok Upo, Hagnaya, San Remigio; Shell Gas Station in Dakit, Bogo City; Bastap in Luyang, Carmen; Boardwalk in Poblacion, Compostela; Shell Gas Station and Café in Hika, Poblacion, Compostela; Shell Gas Station along the Central Nautical Highway in Labogon, Mandaue City; Mactan Shrine in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City; and the Shell Gas Station along M.L. Quezon National Highway in Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City.
Meanwhile, accredited facilities in southern Cebu include RM Shoppe in Poblacion, Sibonga; Caltex (SOS Ceres Stop) in Poblacion, Argao; VANZ Gas Station in Lagunde, Oslob; SeaOil in Bonbon, Aloguinsan; Fill It Up in Dakit, Barili; Shell Gas Station in South Poblacion, Naga City; Robinsons Shell Cebu in Barangay Tejero, Cebu City; and Jas Trading and General Services Inc. along Diosdado Macapagal Highway in Toledo City.
To make the facilities easier to locate, the provincial government has also provided a QR code that directs travelers to the Google Maps locations of all accredited Clean Toilet Stops.
Last month, the program was formally launched after the Cebu Provincial Government signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with participating local governments and private establishments, paving the way for the accreditation of public and private facilities as official toilet stops along major tourism and transport routes.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro said the quality of tourism should be measured not only by visitor arrivals but also by the experience guests have while exploring the province.
She emphasized that seemingly small details, such as access to clean restrooms, can leave a lasting impression on visitors, contribute to better public health, and reinforce Cebu’s standing as one of the country’s premier tourism destinations.
She added that providing a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment for guests reflects the province’s commitment to delivering quality tourism experiences.
The governor also expressed gratitude to business owners, managers, and local government leaders who partnered with the provincial government, noting that tourism development is a shared responsibility among both the public and private sectors. Provincial Tourism Officer Rowena Lu Y. Montecillo said participating establishments underwent inspection and validation to ensure compliance with the standards set under the Clean Toilet Stop Partnership Program before receiving accreditation.