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.
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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.
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.
Storm Basyang Pushes Fish Prices Higher in Davao Markets
Tropical Storm Basyang has caused significant price increases for seafood at Agdao Public Market in Davao, with red snapper rising to ₱600 per kilo. Supply disruptions from Visayas and Mindanao are affecting availability.
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BFAR SAAD Program Aids Marginalized Fisherfolk in Central Luzon
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources continues its SAAD program, providing training and inputs to improve income and food security for fisherfolk in Nueva Ecija and Tarlac through sustainable aquaculture initiatives.
Cebu City Proposes Stricter Landfill Safety Rules After Tragedy
Following a trash slide that killed 36 people in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama has proposed an ordinance requiring stricter safety audits and mandatory liability insurance for solid waste facilities to enhance public protection.
Mayor Calls for Regional Waste Solutions in Budget Review
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi King-Chan emphasized the need for urgent and long-term regional solid waste management solutions during the FY 2027 Regional Budget Review in Cebu.
Cebu City's New Garbage Schedule Sparks Barangay Concerns
Cebu City's new interval-based garbage collection system, implemented after the Binaliw landfill closure, is causing logistical challenges for barangays due to bad weather and limited disposal capacity, prompting calls for improved waste management.
Cebu Traffic Crisis: From Bikes to Scooters as Commuters Struggle
A Cebu journalist shares his two-year bike-to-work journey, now abandoned for a scooter due to worsening traffic jams lasting over three hours. He criticizes the lack of political will and infrastructure solutions amid rapid urbanization.
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Confiscated Lumber Turned into School Armchairs in Davao
DENR-Davao donated 9,000 board feet of seized lumber to DepEd, processed by TESDA trainees into 171 armchairs for Sanghay Elementary School, addressing classroom furniture shortages.
Cebu Councilor: Probe Binaliw Dumpsite Before Waste Solutions
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera calls for prioritizing investigation and rehabilitation of the Binaliw dumpsite, site of a deadly trash slide that killed 36, before considering waste-to-energy or other solutions, amid resident opposition.
Basyang Damages Dalaguete Farms, Weakens to LPA
Heavy rains from Tropical Depression Basyang hit Dalaguete, Cebu, damaging vegetable farms. The storm weakened to a Low Pressure Area but continues to bring rain and warnings across the Philippines.
Cebu's Vegetable Basket Hit Hard by Storm Floods
While Cebu City remained safe during Tropical Storm Basyang, mountain villages in Dalaguete suffered devastating flash floods that destroyed crops and displaced families, highlighting rural vulnerability.
Cebu City's Garbage Crisis After Binaliw Landfill Closure
A month after the deadly trash slide at Binaliw landfill, Cebu City struggles with waste disposal, relying on temporary arrangements and facing regulatory uncertainty.
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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.
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.
Davao City Offers Onsite Fishing License Registration in Barangays
Davao City's Agriculturist Office launches mobile registration for fishing licenses and boat certifications across barangays starting February 2026 to simplify compliance with local fishing ordinances.
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Davao del Sur FMR Improves Farmer Access and Community Life
Barangay Palili in Sulop, Davao del Sur celebrates a new concrete Farm-to-Market Road that enhances travel safety, market access, and economic opportunities for farmers and residents.
Cebu City Mandates Waste Shredding in All Barangays Post-Collapse
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival directs all 80 barangays to implement waste shredding, allocating P8 million per barangay from unused disaster funds to reduce garbage volume and prevent future landfill disasters.
PhilRice Urges Synchronized Strategies Against Rice Field Rats
The Philippine Rice Research Institute warns that rats can destroy up to 90% of rice crops and recommends early, community-based management approaches to prevent severe yield losses.
Cebu Waste Crisis: Residents on Segregation Policy
Cebu City faces ongoing waste management challenges post-Binaliw landfill closure, with residents expressing mixed reactions to the 'no segregation, no collection' policy amid enforcement issues.
Cebu City's Garbage Crisis: Landfill Collapse Sparks Waste Rule Crackdown
Cebu City faces a severe garbage crisis after the Binaliw landfill collapse, enforcing 'No Segregation, No Collection' policies amid resident frustrations over inefficient waste management systems.
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Youth Fellowship Addresses Davao Cacao Industry Issues
A youth-focused fellowship in Davao City brings together creatives to address climate change, pests, and sustainability challenges facing the region's renowned cacao industry through co-created narratives.
Cebu City Reduces Waste by 50 Tons Daily with Segregation
Cebu City has successfully reduced its daily waste collection by at least 50 tons through strict waste segregation at the barangay level and shredding operations, particularly at Carbon Market, saving P150,000 daily in disposal costs.
Rice Emergency Extended in February by DA
The Department of Agriculture will keep the food security emergency for rice in February to manage supply and demand, citing the need for the new Rice Act.
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.
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.
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Cebu Towns to Serve as Temporary Waste Transfer Sites
Governor Pamela Baricuatro announces Aloguinsan and Toledo as temporary waste transfer sites for Cebu City, with plans for a waste-to-energy facility pending approval.
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