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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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A month after the deadly trash slide at Binaliw landfill, Cebu City struggles with waste disposal, relying on temporary arrangements and facing regulatory uncertainty.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Following the Binaliw landfill tragedy, Cebu City faces a severe waste management challenge. This article explores practical home-based solutions like segregation and composting to ease the burden.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs Executive Order No. 3, mandating all barangays, cities, and municipalities to publicly report waste management data to curb littering and improve sanitation.
Cebu City faces a severe waste management crisis after neighboring towns reject its garbage, forcing emergency measures and sparking debate over long-term solutions following the Binaliw landfill tragedy.
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Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs Executive Order No. 1, establishing PTF-MAFS to coordinate rapid responses to food-borne illnesses and contamination events in Cebu.
