Cebu Flood Control Called 'Band-Aid' Solution
Soil and water expert William Granert warns that Cebu's flood control projects are temporary fixes failing to address root causes of environmental crisis. Learn why.
Soil and water expert William Granert warns that Cebu's flood control projects are temporary fixes failing to address root causes of environmental crisis. Learn why.
Davao Oriental provincial government files formal complaint against Macambol mining project over environmental concerns. Governor seeks national intervention to protect ecosystems.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival expresses grave concern over recent landslides in Bacayan linked to high-end subdivisions. Urges developers to prioritize environmental safety alongside profits.
Why did P10.6B in Cebu flood control fail? Experts reveal the critical disconnect between lowland projects and upland environmental damage. Discover the real solution.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival expresses grave concern after Bacayan landslide and reports of 700 trees cut in Monterrazas de Cebu. City orders inspection of all upland developers.
Monterrazas de Cebu developers face allegations of using unlicensed environmental planners for critical documents. Environmental planner Gus Agosto reveals potential RA 10587 violations. Learn the legal implications.
DSWD-7 completes a 4-day training for 127 field staff on the new Enhanced SWDI tool, boosting data-driven support for 4Ps beneficiaries in Central Visayas. Learn how this upgrade improves social services.
Monterrazas de Cebu denies DENR allegations of cutting 700 trees on its hillside development. The controversy emerges after Typhoon Tino's floods raised environmental concerns in Cebu City.
Monterrazas de Cebu strongly denies DENR allegations of cutting 700 trees in Guadalupe development. Developer claims compliance with environmental standards amid flooding controversy.
Church officials in Lapu-Lapu City have redesigned the Humay-Humay Catholic Cemetery expansion to protect existing trees. Learn how this environmental move aligns with Laudato Si.
DENR uncovers 700+ illegal tree cuttings and multiple environmental violations at Monterrazas de Cebu hillside development following Typhoon Tino investigation. Read the full report.
The DENR orders Monterrazas de Cebu to halt operations after illegal tree cutting and failed flood control. Developer faces massive fines and must plant 73,400 trees. #Cebu #Environment
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival creates controversial 'Mayor of the Night' office headed by Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña. Learn about the P12M lease and legal debates.
DENR orders Monterrazas de Cebu to stop operations after finding 734 trees cut illegally and 10 ECC violations. The developer faces 73,400 tree replacements and criminal charges.
Davao Occidental General Hospital inaugurates a new Hemodialysis Center with 13 dialysis machines, bringing life-saving treatment closer to kidney disease patients in Malita and nearby towns.
Typhoon Tino triggers unprecedented flooding in Cebu's Butuanon River, claiming over 10 lives and submerging communities. Residents question flood control effectiveness amid environmental concerns.
ASEAN ambassadors joined 200 volunteers in planting native trees in Pampanga to celebrate UN Día del Galeón and promote environmental sustainability. Join the green movement!
Cebu City Mayor Nestal Archival signs EO 027 establishing 24/7 government services for night shift workers. Program includes multiple departments and ₱12M budget. Learn how this innovative service will transform public access.
Advocacy groups link Typhoon Tino's devastation in Capiz and Leyte to nickel mining and climate injustice. They demand trillions in ecological debt from Global North nations. Read more.
Cebu City's Legal Office approves the 'Mayor of the Night' program, paving the way for 24/7 government services starting 2026. Learn how this initiative will transform nighttime operations.
NGCP announces a slight increase in November 2025 electricity bills due to a 15% rise in Ancillary Services costs. Learn how this affects your power rates.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources launches a comprehensive probe into the controversial Monterrazas de Cebu development following environmental concerns and public outcry over potential violations.
Cebu's Guadalupe Sangguniang Kabataan calls for urgent probe into Monterrazas de Cebu's drainage retention ponds, citing potential flooding risks and environmental concerns affecting local communities.
The European Union's climate monitoring service reveals alarming data showing 2025 is likely to be one of the three warmest years in recorded history, signaling urgent climate action needed.
The Philippine government allocates ₱2.2 billion for the comprehensive rehabilitation of Butuanon River, addressing decades of pollution and environmental degradation in Metro Cebu.
Cebu Provincial Government investigates recent flash floods, identifying watershed destruction as primary culprit behind the disaster affecting multiple towns.
Several municipalities in Cebu continue to face difficulties in establishing proper sanitary landfills, despite national laws mandating waste management compliance. Learn about the ongoing challenges and potential solutions.
Young Filipino climate activists gain unprecedented government support as their groundbreaking recommendations receive official endorsement for COP30, marking a historic moment in Philippine environmental policy.
The Davao City Council takes decisive action against a piggery operation accused of polluting the critical Panigan-Tamugan River, summoning the owner to explain alleged environmental violations threatening Davao's future water source.
Talamban, Cebu residents face persistent flooding as flood control projects remain incomplete. Discover the community's struggle and government response to this environmental emergency.