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.
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.
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-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.
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.
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 intensifies discussions on the solid waste crisis, focusing on landfill capacity limits in Barangay Garing and Barangay Binaliw, while exploring waste-to-energy solutions.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iloilo City Government and UP Visayas renew research partnership to improve Iloilo-Batiano River water quality through stakeholder engagement and data-driven governance.
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.
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.
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.
The Philippine Senate has inaugurated a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station within its compound, supporting clean energy and the EVIDA law.
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.
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.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, early Wednesday, with varying intensities felt across multiple provinces in Mindanao, according to PHIVOLCS.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed government agencies to streamline disaster response and fund allocation processes to ensure timely aid reaches affected communities.
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.
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.
Attorney Aquino Sajili, a survivor of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking, condemns the Philippine Coast Guard for delayed response and questions official accounts of sea conditions during the maritime tragedy.
Authorities are searching for a commercial jet carrying 15 people that disappeared over the Catatumbo region between Colombia and Venezuela. The Satena flight went missing from radar en route from Cucuta to Ocana.