Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Causes Ashfall Across Negros

Twelve LGUs in Negros Island Region report ashfall and sulfuric odors after Kanlaon Volcano's explosive eruption on February 26, 2026, with PHIVOLCS detailing a two-minute event generating a 2,500-meter plume.

Cebu Forms TWG for Historic Sibonga Church Restoration

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs Executive Order 14 to create a Technical Working Group for rehabilitating the Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church, damaged by Typhoon Odette in 2021, with Tieza pledging P110 million for the project.

Cebu Officials Study Japan's Waste-to-Energy Systems

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and Mayor Nestor Archival lead a delegation in Japan, exploring advanced waste-to-energy technologies and flood control systems to address local waste and disaster challenges.

Carcar Water District Proposes P358M Expansion

Carcar Water District plans a P358.11-million expansion, including water supply upgrades and two septage treatment plants, to address growing demand and sanitation needs for 140,000 residents.

Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Causes Ashfall and Evacuations

A moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on February 26, 2026, led to ashfall, shockwaves, and evacuations across 13 cities and municipalities in Negros Occidental, with classes suspended and health advisories issued.

Fire Destroys 89 Homes in Bacolod, Displacing 849

A devastating fire in Bacolod City on February 27, 2026, destroyed 89 houses, affecting 204 families and 849 individuals. The blaze, which started in a residential area, spread rapidly due to narrow access routes, hindering firefighting efforts.

Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Impacts 12 Negros LGUs

A moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on February 26, 2026, caused ashfall and a sulfuric smell across 12 local government units in Negros Island, prompting class suspensions and safety advisories.

Atin ang Kinse: Coastal Livelihoods vs. Commercial Fishing

The Supreme Court ruling opening municipal waters to commercial fishing threatens small-scale fisherfolk. The Atin ang Kinse campaign fights to protect their 15-kilometer zone, backed by legislative action and scientific evidence of encroachment.

Endangered Palawan Leopard Cats Rescued in Roxas

Local authorities in Roxas, Palawan, rescued two young Palawan leopard cats, an endangered species, after a couple reported their discovery. The cats are now under care for proper rehabilitation.

Cebu City Council Urges Reopening of Binaliw Landfill

Cebu City Council approved a motion to seek DENR-EMB assistance for reopening part of the Binaliw landfill as a short-term solution to the worsening waste management crisis, amid rising costs and health concerns.

Cebu Landslide: 41 Days On, Grief and Demands for Justice

Forty-one days after the deadly trash slide in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City that killed 36 people, families mourn as residents demand answers. Investigations, calls to close the landfill, opposition to waste-to-energy projects, and waste management policie

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