1,500+ Trees Planted in Cebu for Watershed Restoration
Cebu City's Reforest 2026 program plants 1,500+ native trees in Barangay Lusaran to restore watersheds and prevent floods. Community and SPM lead the sustainable effort.
Cebu City's Reforest 2026 program plants 1,500+ native trees in Barangay Lusaran to restore watersheds and prevent floods. Community and SPM lead the sustainable effort.
The DSWD's AVRC II in Central Visayas held a festive year-end gathering for PWD trainees on December 19, 2025, featuring performances, games, and gift-giving to embody the holiday spirit.
Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao launches a P300M robotic surgery & neurorehabilitation facility, expanding advanced healthcare access in Mindanao. 23 patients already treated.
Cebu launches major reforestation with 1,500 native trees planted in Lusaran. This effort aims to restore watersheds and prevent future floods. Join the movement for a greener Cebu.
As 2025 ends, discover how Davao's Scoliosis & Sports Rehab Specialists transformed local athletes' performance. Read their inspiring story of community support and sporting excellence.
Davao City Councilor Temujin Ocampo appeals to residents to steer clear of protected watersheds during celebrations to ensure safety and protect vital water sources. Learn about the risks and local ordinances.
Mayor Nito Durano denies permits for DPWH's 2026 projects in Danao City, calling them non-essential. He urges fund reallocation to urgent needs like bridge rehab post-Typhoon Tino. Read the full story.
DepEd Central Visayas races to repair 200+ schools damaged by the Sept. 30 quake and Typhoon Tino, but faces a severe P4.3B funding gap and a lack of structural engineers. Learn about the recovery priorities.
DepEd Central Visayas struggles with depleted funds and engineer shortage to rehab schools hit by September's earthquake and Typhoon Tino. Over 700,000 students affected.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival supports a moratorium on upland development permits for a safety review. Learn how this move aims to protect watersheds and prevent flooding.
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera calls for a citywide halt on upland projects to address worsening floods. He urges a policy review and a technical team to assess risks.
Davao City's Bantay Bukid and Bantay Tubig Volunteers reported 15 environmental violations and conducted over 700 conservation activities in 2025. Learn how this community force protects forests and biodiversity.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro allocates P2 million each for nine northern Cebu churches damaged in the Sept. 30, 2025, earthquake to aid recovery and boost tourism. Read more.
Six Persons Deprived of Liberty and one recently released individual married in a special mass wedding at Talisay City Jail, a step towards rehabilitation and family unity.
Hydrologist Danilo Jaque urges Cebu to combine P25B structural projects with reforestation and retention basins for effective flood control. Learn the hybrid solution.
Environmental planner questions why watershed protection measures weren't implemented during architect Espina's tenure as Cebu City planning coordinator. Read the full analysis.
Danao City dominated the 2025 Drug Abuse Prevention Week awards, winning five major categories for its innovative anti-drug programs and community initiatives in Central Visayas.
Cebu Provincial Board member Celestino Martinez urges reallocating P101M tourism budget to earthquake and flood rehabilitation. Critical funding debate continues this week.
Former Cebu City Planning chief Architect Joseph Michael Espina outlines three crucial strategies from JICA's master plan to address flooding and enable sustainable development in Metro Cebu through watershed-focused planning.
Former Cebu City planning chief Joseph Michael Espina advocates for Jica's 2015 Metro Cebu Roadmap strategies to address flooding through growth dispersal and green infrastructure.
Cebu City's Inayawan landfill rehabilitation faces delays due to ownership uncertainty. Learn how this legal limbo affects waste management and public health.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival directs barangays to identify relocation sites to move families from classrooms and danger zones. P1.5B in delayed projects reviewed.
Pampanga Rep. Carmelo 'Pogi' Lazatin Jr. leads a crucial inspection of the Sapangbato Watershed, reinforcing the 'No Build Zone' to prevent flooding and protect the environment. Join the effort to safeguard Angeles City's protected area.
Mandaue Chamber of Commerce urges the national government to tackle corruption, accelerate disaster rehabilitation, and provide clear economic direction to sustain investor confidence in the Philippines.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs EO 72 to expand Kumbati Cebu framework, integrating typhoon recovery efforts after devastating floods and landslides. Comprehensive rehabilitation underway.
Cebu Governor signs EO 72, expanding the Kumbati Cebu program to include recovery from typhoons Tino and Uwan. Learn how the unified strategy tackles rebuilding.
Cebu's Provincial School Board greenlights an P85 million supplemental budget to construct 269 Temporary Learning Shelters for schools damaged by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake and subsequent storms. Learn how the province is ensuring uninterrupted educatio
After Typhoon Tino's severe flooding in Cebu, advocacy group MLC presents a 6-point petition for urgent government action on flood management and watershed restoration.
Cebu faces a worsening flood crisis after Typhoon Tino. Advocacy group MLC demands six immediate government actions, including no-build zones and watershed rehab. Will leaders act?
Pampanga Rep. Carmelo 'Pogi' Lazatin Jr. urges DENR to enforce the 'no-build zone' in Sapangbato Watershed, a protected area in Angeles City, to prevent environmental disasters.