Fire Destroys Boarding House in Cebu, Displacing 28
A fire erupted in a two-story boarding house in Cebu City, destroying the structure and displacing 28 residents. No injuries were reported as all occupants evacuated safely.
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Cebu Creates TWG for Geohazard Assessment After Quake
Cebu Province establishes a technical working group to speed up geohazard assessments and address delays in rehabilitation after the 2025 earthquake, with mayors highlighting equipment issues at MGB.
Mandaue Council Tackles Metro Cebu's Growing Waste Crisis
The Mandaue City Council has reinforced its investigation into the worsening garbage crisis, focusing on landfill capacity limits and exploring sustainable long-term disposal solutions for Metro Cebu.
Binaliw Incident: Rescue Response and Next Steps
A detailed look at the rescue operations following the Binaliw incident, the immediate response efforts, and the upcoming measures to address the aftermath and prevent future occurrences.
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Cebu Earthquake Recovery Stalled by Broken Equipment
Four months after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit northern Cebu, thousands remain displaced as broken geohazard assessment equipment delays critical rebuilding and relocation projects.
NBI Arrests 3 for Selling Endangered Ironwood on Facebook
NBI-7 agents arrested three men in Naga City for attempting to sell 716.66 board feet of endangered magkuno wood valued at P640,000 via Facebook Marketplace, uncovering a 26-year illegal trade network.
Two More Bodies Found in Basilan Sea Tragedy
Philippine Coast Guard recovers two additional bodies from the Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking, raising the death toll to 31 as search operations continue in Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan.
MPLRC Addresses Minglanilla Landfill Concerns, Ensures Compliance
Mega Pacific Landfill Resources Corporation clarifies the Minglanilla Sanitary Landfill's full legal compliance, permits, and benefits to the municipality, countering recent alarming statements.
Mandaue City Council Tackles Solid Waste Crisis
Mandaue City Council intensifies discussions on the solid waste crisis, focusing on landfill capacity limits in Barangay Garing and Barangay Binaliw, while exploring waste-to-energy solutions.
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Cebu Landfill Operated Past Permit, Council Probes Deadly Collapse
A Cebu City Council session reveals the Binaliw landfill was still operating in 2026 despite its environmental permit expiring in 2025, following a trash slide that killed 36 people and triggered a garbage crisis.
NBI Arrests 3 for Illegal Magkuno Wood Sale in Naga
NBI 7 agents apprehended three men in Naga City for illegally selling endangered iron wood (Magkuno) via Facebook Marketplace, violating forestry laws with a P640,000 transaction.
Basilan Sea Tragedy: Death Toll Hits 29 After PCG Recovery
The Philippine Coast Guard recovers 11 more bodies from the Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking off Basilan, raising the death toll to 29. Hundreds of passengers scramble for tickets after Aleson Shipping Lines' fleet is suspended.
PH Misses Data Hub Status Over Energy Project Failures
Digital Pinoys campaigner Ronald Gustilo reveals how Solar Philippines' failure to deliver 12GW of renewable energy cost the country its chance to become a regional data center leader, losing billions in investments.
Davao Group Opposes Waste-to-Energy Amendments to RA 9003
Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability strongly opposes amending the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act to allow incineration, calling for full implementation of existing waste management solutions instead.
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Bacolod Breaks Ground on P66M Landfill Cell No. 5
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya leads groundbreaking for P66 million sanitary landfill Cell No. 5 in Barangay Felisa, with completion targeted within 300 days and safety measures in place.
Governor Lacson Calls for Continued Search for Missing Seafarers
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson appeals for intensified search and rescue operations for four missing crew members of MV Devon Bay, which sank in the West Philippine Sea on January 23, 2026.
No Tsunami Threat from Sultan Kudarat Quake Swarm
Phivolcs assures no tsunami warning after 1,646 earthquakes hit Sultan Kudarat over two weeks, with strongest at magnitude 5.9. Classes and work suspended in affected towns as precaution.
Davao Kids Release 169 Hawksbill Turtle Hatchlings
Children in Davao City participated in releasing 169 hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings at Aboitiz Cleanergy Park, highlighting conservation efforts and the importance of protecting nesting sites for pawikan survival.
DENR Forms Team to Probe Cebu Landfill Collapse
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has established an independent investigation team to examine the Binaliw Sanitary Landfill collapse in Cebu City, following a presidential directive for accountability.
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Iloilo City, UP Visayas Extend River Research Project
Iloilo City Government and UP Visayas renew research partnership to improve Iloilo-Batiano River water quality through stakeholder engagement and data-driven governance.
PAGASA: Isolated Light Rains Nationwide on Thursday
The Philippine weather bureau PAGASA forecasts isolated light rains across most regions on Thursday due to the northeast monsoon, with moderate winds in northern Luzon and no tropical cyclone formation expected.
VP Sara Duterte Condoles with Basilan Sea Tragedy Victims
Vice President Sara Duterte expresses sympathy and prayers for families affected by the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking in Basilan, which killed at least 18 and left 10 missing among 340 passengers.
Arayat Dike Collapses Again, Damaging Over 20 Homes
More than 20 houses were damaged after a controversial dike in Barangay Candating, Arayat, Pampanga collapsed on Friday afternoon. This marks the second failure of the flood control structure, prompting DPWH to plan legal action and seek expert solutions.
Senate Launches Solar-Powered EV Charging Station
The Philippine Senate has inaugurated a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station within its compound, supporting clean energy and the EVIDA law.
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US Winter Storm Deaths Top 30, 200M Under Cold Alerts
The severe monster winter storm in the United States has claimed over 30 lives, with more than 200 million residents under severe cold alerts. Widespread power outages and heavy snowfall continue to impact multiple states.
Yacht Fire in Tingloy, Batangas: 7 Crew Rescued Safely
A motor yacht, M/Y Allusive, caught fire while sailing in Tingloy, Batangas waters. The Philippine Coast Guard rescued all seven Filipino crew members, with no injuries reported. The incident is under investigation for a possible electrical failure.
Magnitude 5.7 Quake Hits Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, early Wednesday, with varying intensities felt across multiple provinces in Mindanao, according to PHIVOLCS.
Marcos Orders Faster Disaster Response and Fund Release
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed government agencies to streamline disaster response and fund allocation processes to ensure timely aid reaches affected communities.
DSWD, Albay LGUs Move Mayon Evacuees to Tent City
The DSWD and local governments in Albay have successfully transferred over 100 families displaced by Mayon Volcano's activity from schools to a newly established Tent City, ensuring their safety and welfare.
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Tumana, Marikina Faces Water Crisis Over P26M Debt
Over 2,600 residents in Barangay Tumana, Marikina, confront a looming water disconnection due to a P26-million unpaid bill and a doubled water rate, sparking community anxiety.
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