Cebu on Blue Alert for Typhoon Basyang, Classes Suspended
Cebu's PDRRMO declares blue alert status as Typhoon Basyang nears, with Tropical Wind Signal No. 2 raised. Classes are suspended, hospitals on code white, and rescue teams on standby.
Category : Environment
DSWD Preps for Tropical Storm Basyang in Western Visayas
The DSWD Field Office VI has initiated comprehensive preparedness measures, including food pack prepositioning and a P3 million standby fund, as Tropical Storm Basyang approaches Western Visayas.
Archbishop Calls for Tumbler Use to Reduce Plastic Waste
Archbishop Alberto S. Uy of Cebu shares his personal commitment to using reusable water containers, highlighting the environmental impact of disposable plastics and encouraging Filipinos to adopt this simple habit as a spiritual gesture of care for creati
Tropical Depression Basyang Threatens Eastern Mindanao
Pagasa-Davao issues warnings for coastal and low-lying areas in Eastern Mindanao as Tropical Depression Basyang brings heavy rainfall and strong winds, with potential flash floods and landslides.
Davao Region on Blue Alert for Tropical Storm Basyang
Multiple LGUs in Davao Region suspend classes and raise Blue Alert status due to Tropical Storm Basyang. Coast Guard halts sea travel, while DSWD prepositions relief goods.
Sunken Ferry Found in Basilan as Death Toll Rises to 45
Philippine Coast Guard divers have located the wreck of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 near Baluk-Baluk Island, with recovery operations continuing as DNA identification begins for victims.
Jolo, Sulu Conducts Disaster Risk Reduction Orientation Course
The 1103rd Infantry Brigade partners with Jolo's local government to conduct a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Orientation Course, enhancing community resilience and emergency response capabilities in Sulu province.
NGCP: Normal Transmission in Mindanao Amid Basyang
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines confirms transmission facilities are normal as Tropical Storm Basyang affects Mindanao, with TCWS No. 2 and No. 1 alerts in place across multiple regions.
Moalboal Freedivers Remove 40-60 Kilos of Beach Trash
Freedivers in Moalboal, Cebu, collected 40-60 kilos of trash during their monthly shoreline cleanup, removing plastics, glass, and hazards to protect swimmers and tourists.
Classes Suspended in Negros Occidental Due to Basyang
Multiple cities and towns in Negros Occidental, including Bacolod, have suspended classes on February 5-6, 2026, as Tropical Cyclone Basyang triggers heavy rainfall warnings and red alert statuses.
Davao Group Calls for Stronger Plastic Ban After River Cleanup
IDIS environmental group collected 797 pieces of trash from Tamugan River, urging Davao City to enforce single-use plastic bans and regulate watershed activities more strictly.
Dump Truck Accident in Bayawan City Kills 9, Including Agriculture Staff
A government-owned dump truck plunged into a deep ravine in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, killing all nine passengers, including eight city agriculture employees and a student intern.
Farmer Killed by Own Bull in Medellin
A 60-year-old farmer in Medellin, Cebu, died after being gored by his own hybrid bull. The incident occurred while he was tending to the animal, which neighbors described as aggressive.
Tropical Depression Basyang May Strengthen Before Landfall
Pagasa Visayas warns Tropical Depression Basyang could intensify into a tropical storm before hitting Eastern Mindanao, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Central Visayas, including Cebu.
Cebu Vice Governor Soco Supports E-Taxi Launch in Metro Cebu
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco expresses strong support for electric taxi deployment in Metro Cebu, emphasizing environmental benefits and traffic solutions. The Provincial Board prepares to review operations of Vietnam-based GSM under temporary pe
Cebu Adjusts Waste Plan as Consolacion Cuts Landfill Allowance
Mayor Nestor Archival responds to Consolacion's decision to reduce Cebu City's daily landfill waste from 300 to 100-150 metric tons, implementing segregation and composting to cut disposal by 50 tons daily.
Cebu City Waste Crisis: Landfill Cuts Trash Intake
Cebu City confronts a major waste management challenge after Consolacion landfill reduces daily trash acceptance from 300 to 150 metric tons, leaving 450 tons daily without disposal.
Basyang Threatens Visayas, Echoes Bagyong Tino
Tropical Depression Basyang enters PAR, posing flood risks to Cebu and Eastern Mindanao. Pagasa warns of intensification, urging preparedness to avoid Bagyong Tino's 2025 devastation.
DSWD-Davao Assesses Lawa and Binhi Projects in Davao de Oro
The DSWD-Davao Region's Risk Resiliency Team conducted evaluations of Projects Lawa and Binhi in Davao de Oro towns to enhance accountability and sustainability for climate-affected communities.
Sultan Kudarat Governor May Extend Suspensions for Earthquakes
Governor Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu prioritizes safety over deadlines as Sultan Kudarat faces ongoing earthquake swarm with thousands of tremors recorded since January.
PCG Ends Amejara Rescue, Focuses on Retrieval Amid Storm
Philippine Coast Guard transitions MBCA Amejara operations from search and rescue to retrieval after 16 days, with one survivor found and six bodies recovered. Weather disturbance may suspend efforts.
Nine Bayawan City Employees Die in Dump Truck Accident
A devastating accident in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, resulted in the deaths of nine city government employees after their dump truck fell off a cliff. The incident occurred on February 4, 2026, with police citing brake failure as the likely cause.
BAN Toxics: Halt WTE Plans, Boost RA 9003 Implementation
Environmental NGO BAN Toxics calls on the Philippine government to abandon waste-to-energy proposals, citing gaps in RA 9003 implementation and toxic risks from incineration.
Two Bodies Recovered from Sunken Vessel in Basilan
Philippine Coast Guard technical divers successfully entered the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 near Baluk-Baluk Island, recovering two male bodies from the vessel that sank on January 26, 2026.
Bangsamoro Relief Ops for Tawi-Tawi Fire Displaced Families
The Bangsamoro Ministry of Social Services and Development initiates relief operations for families displaced by a major fire in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, distributing aid and assessing damages.
Cebu Studies Fujian's Waste-to-Energy Park for Solutions
Governor Pamela Baricuatro leads a Cebu delegation to China's Hongmiaoling Circular Economy Park to explore advanced waste management and energy recovery technologies.
Cebu VP Supports E-Taxi Operations for Green Technology
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco expresses support for GSM's electric taxi operations in Metro Cebu, emphasizing the transition to green technology and improved public transport.
Cebu Church Leads Environmental Drive Post-Landfill Tragedy
Archbishop Alberto Uy directs Cebu parishes and schools to model waste reduction and proper segregation following the Binaliw landfill collapse, urging faithful to embrace stewardship.
Angeles City Water District, Police Fight Water Theft
The Angeles City Water District and PrimeWater partner with police and barangay officials to enhance security, targeting illegal water connections and drug-related crimes to safeguard water supply.
Negros Occidental on Red Alert for Tropical Cyclone Basyang
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson raises the alert status to Red Alert as Tropical Cyclone Basyang threatens the province, activating all response clusters and monitoring Pagasa updates.
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