CCC Joins Earth Hour, Calls for Daily Climate Action
The Climate Change Commission participated in Earth Hour 2026, emphasizing the need for long-term sustainable habits beyond the symbolic lights-off event to combat climate change.
Category : Environment
Bogo City: No Major Issues After 5.4 Magnitude Quake
Authorities in Bogo City confirm no significant damage following a magnitude 5.4 earthquake on April 6, 2026, though residents report trauma and temporary business closures.
Iloilo City Among UN's 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste
Iloilo City has been selected as one of the inaugural 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste by the United Nations, recognizing its innovative waste reduction programs and circular economy solutions ahead of International Zero Waste Day.
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Hits Northern Cebu, Tremors Across Visayas
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off northern Cebu on April 6, 2026, with tremors felt across Cebu, Leyte, and neighboring provinces. Phivolcs reports no immediate damage, but aftershocks are possible.
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7-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Negros Occidental River
A seven-year-old boy tragically drowned in Malogo River, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, while on a family outing. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Fair, Warm Weather Forecast with High Heat Index
PAGASA predicts fair and warm weather across the Philippines, with temperatures up to 35°C and heat index reaching 42°C in Iloilo. No weather disturbances are expected.
Cebu Group Urges Shift to Local Renewable Energy Amid High Bills
Cebu faces rising electricity bills due to global oil price hikes, prompting consumer advocates to demand a switch from imported fossil fuels to locally sourced renewable energy for stability.
Eight Dams Proposed for Cebu Rivers in 2027 Plan
DENR and DPWH in Central Visayas coordinate to build eight dams on Cebu rivers affected by Typhoon Tino, ensuring projects comply with environmental laws under the Central Cebu River Basin Master Plan.
Cebu City Fires Destroy 31 Homes, Cause P11.3M Damage
Three separate fires in Cebu City on April 4, 2026, ravaged 31 homes, affecting 160 individuals and causing an estimated P11.3 million in damage, with arson suspected in the largest incident.
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Modified Muffler Menace Returns in Cebu Streets
The disturbing return of loud modified motorcycle mufflers in Cebu disrupts nightly peace, highlighting lax law enforcement and a need for strict action similar to past successful campaigns against noisy jeepney stereos.
Cebu to Build Eight Dams After Typhoon Tino
Eight dam structures are proposed for Cebu's river systems affected by Typhoon Tino, as part of the Central Cebu River Basin Master Plan for fiscal year 2027. DENR and DPWH officials met to align infrastructure with environmental rules.
Tri-City Fires Displace Hundreds, Highlight Urban Safety Risks
Five separate fires across Cebu, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu displaced over 350 residents, destroying 36 homes and intensifying concerns about urban fire safety in high-density areas.
Philippine Fertility Rate Drops to 1.7%: Family Planning Shift
The Philippine Statistics Authority reports a decline in fertility rates to 1.7%, reflecting changing family dynamics. This shift highlights economic pressures, educational attainment, and personal agency in family planning decisions across the country.
DENR EMB-Davao Advocates Public Input on WTE Project
DENR EMB-Davao announces public scoping for the Waste-to-Energy project, emphasizing impartiality and community participation, while environmental group Idis opposes it over circular economy concerns.
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PAGASA: Fair Easter Weather, Isolated Storms Possible
PAGASA predicts generally fair weather for Easter Sunday due to a high-pressure ridge, but warns of isolated thunderstorms in Visayas and Mindanao that could cause flash floods or landslides.
Heatwave Alert: Philippines Faces High Heat Index Risks
The Philippines is set to experience continued hot and sunny weather in the coming days, with authorities warning of dangerous heat index levels that could impact public health. PAGASA forecasts temperatures between 25°C and 32°C, but heat indices may rea
Philippines Heatwave: Health Warnings as Temperatures Soar
Pagasa forecasts continued hot weather with heat index reaching up to 39°C, urging public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses like cramps and exhaustion.
Tagum City Launches Duyog Awards for Environmental Champions
The Duyog Awards, launched by IDIS and Tagum City Government, will recognize nine community groups for conservation efforts in coastal management, education, and forest protection starting April 24, 2026.
Hann Foundation Plants 1,000 Mangroves in Sasmuan Conservation Effort
The Hann Foundation, with local partners, completed its fourth mangrove planting in Sasmuan, Pampanga, adding 380 seedlings to reach a total of 1,000 since January 2026, enhancing coastal resilience and community livelihoods.
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Marcos Sets P50 Rice Price Cap, Expands P20 Subsidy Program
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces executive order imposing P50 per kilo price ceiling on imported rice and expands P20 rice program to 2,000 tons across 627 centers nationwide.
DENR Warns Against Backyard Plastic Fuel Extraction
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas has issued a warning against improper extraction of fuel from PET bottles through backyard burning, citing serious health and environmental hazards from
Imee Marcos Warns of Fertilizer Crisis Threatening Rice Supply
Senator Imee Marcos warns of a potential agricultural crisis due to rising fertilizer prices and supply shortages, which could slash rice production and drive up market prices significantly.
Lapu-Lapu City Distributes Rice to 250 at KADIWA Store
In Lapu-Lapu City, 250 residents benefited from subsidized rice at a KADIWA pop-up store, with priority given to solo parents and senior citizens. The event, held from March 26-27, 2026, distributed 100 sacks of rice through a collaboration between the De
AI Drones to Count Plants, Detect Banana Diseases in Davao
The Department of Agriculture-Davao Region has signed an MOU with Japanese partners to deploy AI-powered drones for counting banana plants and early disease detection, targeting farms in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro.
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DENR Chief Drinks Water to Prove Safety in Zamboanga Island Project
DENR Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna inspected a water filtration and desalination project in Tumalutab Island, Zamboanga, demonstrating water safety by drinking it. The project is part of a P485 million national program to address water supply gaps in remote
Mayor Orders Steel Company Closure Over Chemical Discharge
Mexico Mayor Rodencio Gonzales suspends Unimax Steel's operations after residents report foul-smelling discharge affecting waterways and health.
San Fernando Named Among UN's Top 20 Zero Waste Cities
The City of San Fernando in Pampanga has been recognized by the United Nations as one of the world's 20 'Cities Towards Zero Waste,' highlighting its innovative solid waste management programs alongside Iloilo City as the only Philippine entries.
Cebu City Fire Destroys 14 Homes, Damages Two
A fire in Cebu City's Sityo Bagong Bayan on March 30, 2026, destroyed 14 homes and damaged two, affecting 75 individuals. Estimated damage is P1.35 million, with no injuries reported.
Long Lines at Plaza Sugbo for P20/Kilo Rice Program
Residents from multiple barangays queued early at Plaza Sugbo on March 30, 2026, to purchase rice at P20 per kilo under Cebu City's 'Benteng Bigas' initiative, highlighting economic struggles amid rising market prices.
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Central Visayas Shifts to Renewables as Fuel Supply Threatened
Regional officials in Central Visayas are accelerating renewable energy adoption as international conflicts disrupt fuel imports, prompting emergency measures and calls for long-term energy independence.
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