Farmers Seek Aid as Middle East Tensions Spike Oil Prices
Philippine farmers are calling for immediate subsidies as oil price hikes, driven by Middle East conflicts, threaten their livelihoods and deepen production costs.
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Cebu Veterinary Shortage Puts Animal and Public Health at Risk
Cebu's Provincial Veterinary Office struggles to fill 11 positions, including 7 for veterinarians, as young professionals prefer private clinics. With only 10 of 53 LGUs having resident vets, rabies control and disease surveillance are compromised.
Sagay City Chosen for P8.5-M Desalination Pilot
Molocaboc Island in Sagay City, Negros Occidental has been identified as the pilot site for a proposed P8.5-million desalination project by the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, aimed at addressing freshwater access and creating livel
DOTr Plants 1.2M Trees for NSCR Greening Project
The Department of Transportation plans to plant 1.2 million trees over five years as part of the North-South Commuter Railway Greening Project, with a PHP14 million budget for watershed protection and climate initiatives.
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MCWD Targets Water Loss Reduction and Infrastructure Upgrades
Metropolitan Cebu Water District sets goals to cut non-revenue water to 25% by 2026 and 20% by 2027, aiming to recover millions in revenue for pipeline rehabilitation and anti-pilferage efforts.
Toledo City Employees Plant 1,000 Trees in Green Valentine 2026
Local government employees in Toledo City actively participated in Green Valentine 2026 by planting 1,000 seedlings across various locations on February 27, 2026, followed by an educational eco-tour at Ibo Mangrove Park.
Cebu Advocates Demand Action on Water Security Risks
Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates urge MCWD to strengthen water security, address leaks and contamination threats, and manage over-extraction to ensure safe supply for residents.
Davao del Sur Opens ₱7M Hanging Bridges for Isolated Areas
The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur has officially turned over two hanging bridges worth nearly ₱7 million in remote sitios, providing safer access for hundreds of residents, including the Bagobo-Tagabawa tribe, to schools, markets, and health serv
Mayor Supports NSCR Project, Emphasizes Environmental Balance
Magalang Mayor Malu Paras Lacson supports the North-South Commuter Railway, citing enhanced Luzon connectivity and development. She joined a DOTr tree-planting inspection, emphasizing environmental protection alongside infrastructure progress.
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Cebu City Recommends Cease Order for Illegal Earth-Moving
Cebu City Environment Office flags illegal earth-moving activities in Binaliw upland subdivision, recommending a cease-and-desist order against Powerplus Aggregate Systems Co., Ltd. for violating landslide prevention orders.
Cebu SRP Waste Dump Called 'Ecologically Unwise'
A chemical engineering specialist warns that using South Road Properties as a temporary garbage dump risks contaminating nearby mangroves and creeks, citing ecological dangers and health hazards.
Cebu City Stops Illegal Earth-Moving in Binaliw Post-Trash Slide
Cebu City's environment office intervenes to stop unauthorized road work in Barangay Binaliw, citing landslide risks and permit violations, following a recent trash slide tragedy that killed 36 residents.
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 City Legal Office Urges DPWH 7 to Identify Personnel for Illegal Tree Uprooting
The Cebu City Legal Office has recommended that DPWH 7 identify personnel and contractors responsible for illegally uprooting three trees along Mahiga River during flood mitigation operations, citing violations of local environmental ordinances.
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Cebu Mayor Faces Waste Segregation Hurdles as Landfills Fill Up
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival admits full waste segregation policy implementation by March is challenging due to ongoing landfill issues, with rising costs and temporary solutions under review.
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.
LTO 7 Seizes 21 Motorcycles with Illegal Mufflers
Land Transportation Office 7 confiscated 21 motorcycles for illegal muffler modifications in Cebu City, enforcing noise regulations with fines up to P5,000 and potential impoundment.
Cebu City Waste Emergency: Landfill Closure Doubles Costs
Cebu City faces a severe garbage emergency after a private landfill halted waste acceptance, forcing officials to transport trash 61 km away at triple the cost, straining budgets and raising health concerns.
Cebu Councilor Seeks Heritage Status for Freedom Park
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera urges the local government to declare the newly restored Freedom Park in Carbon Market as a heritage site, highlighting its tangible and intangible value for public gatherings and cultural preservation.
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Clark-Ozoo Ancestral Land Lease Faces Scrutiny
The large-scale lease agreement between Clark Development Corporation and Ozoo Development Corporation within an ancestral domain raises critical governance, legal, social, and environmental concerns requiring thorough examination.
Garbage Truck Brake Failure Causes Crash in Consolacion
A garbage truck from Barangay San Nicolas, Cebu City, crashed into a concrete electric post in Consolacion due to brake failure, damaging a parked motorcycle and a roadside store. The waste was later transferred to Polog landfill.
LTO 7 Launches Strict Operation Against Noisy Modified Mufflers
Starting February 23, 2026, LTO 7 enforces a strict operation targeting vehicles with non-compliant modified mufflers to address noise pollution and public health risks under Memorandum MVL-2026-025.
Farmers Protest Corporate Land Grab in Tagum City
Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries from Samal protested at the DAR office in Tagum City, denouncing a systematic corporate land grab of over 250 hectares of prime agricultural land and demanding action on alleged illegal sales.
Mayor Condemns Illegal Dumping, Urges Coordination
Santa Ana Mayor Dinan Labung strongly condemns alleged illegal garbage dumping in Arayat, Pampanga, involving tenants from Barangay Sta. Lucia. He clarifies the town's waste management system and supports penalties for violators.
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Residents Urge Stop to Nighttime Quarrying in Landslide-Prone Binaliw
Residents in Barangay Binaliw are demanding an immediate suspension of nighttime quarrying and hauling operations on critical slopes, citing urgent safety concerns and fears of a potential landslide disaster. Legal action has been initiated to protect the
Cebu Mayor Seeks Unity on 500-Ton Daily Waste Crisis
Mayor Nestor Archival urges city council, barangay officials, and environmental groups to focus on solutions over politics as Cebu City struggles with managing 500 tons of daily waste, with only 150 tons currently handled.
P700K+ Farm Aid Distributed to La Castellana Farmers
The Negros Occidental Provincial Government has provided over P700,000 in agricultural inputs, including seeds and fertilizers, to farmers impacted by recent calamities in La Castellana, supporting recovery and climate resilience.
Japan-FAO Sustainable Fishery Project in Bangsamoro
Japan and FAO have initiated a two-year project to boost aquaculture and fisheries in Bangsamoro, focusing on value chains, capacity-building, and high-value species for community resilience.
Cebu Mayor Calls for Composting in Upland Barangays to Reduce Waste
Mayor Nestor Archival urges Cebu City's upland barangays to implement composting and segregation to cut landfill waste by up to 30 tons daily, amid ongoing garbage challenges.
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Sardine Fishing Season Reopens in Zamboanga Peninsula
The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has reopened the sardine fishing season in Zamboanga Peninsula waters, marking the 15th permitted season after a three-month conservation closure to protect spawning fish populations.
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