Basyang Floods Cebu, Damages Farms and Homes
Heavy rains from tropical depression Basyang caused flash flooding in Southern Cebu, displacing over 1,500 people and damaging crops. The storm also triggered landslides in Mindanao before weakening.
Category : Natural Disasters
DSWD 6 Provides Food Aid in Iloilo After Basyang Strands Travelers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas distributed ready-to-eat food to 76 stranded individuals in Ajuy, Iloilo, as Tropical Depression Basyang affected thousands across the region, with ongoing assessments and relief efforts.
Cebu's Typhoon Trauma: Ladders on Roofs as 'New Normal'
Cebu residents, haunted by Typhoon Tino's devastation, prepare for Typhoon Basyang with rooftop ladders and early evacuations, questioning if this trauma-driven routine is their new reality.
Philippines' Geographic Vulnerability to Natural Disasters
The Philippines faces constant threats from typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire, with climate change intensifying risks and communities adapting through resilience measures.
Zamboanga Brigade Concludes Disaster Training in Jolo
The 1103rd Infantry Brigade, with local partners, successfully finished a four-day Disaster Risk Reduction and Management program in Jolo, enhancing emergency response capabilities.
PCG Divers Resume Operations on Sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3
Philippine Coast Guard technical divers have resumed diving operations on the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 near Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan, after improved weather conditions, conducting safety assessments for the vessel lying 52 meters deep.
Coast Guard Saves 253 from Storm-Hit Vessel in Basilan
Philippine Coast Guard rescues 253 passengers and crew from MBCA Julifer near Lampinigan Island, Basilan, after vessel encountered Tropical Storm Basyang. All safe, no injuries reported.
PCG Auxiliary Feeds Stranded Passengers During Basyang
Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel provide hot meals at Dumangas Port as Tropical Depression Basyang strands 5,835 passengers and disrupts maritime travel nationwide.
Storm Basyang Kills 5, Forces Thousands to Evacuate in PH
Tropical Storm Basyang has caused fatalities, landslides, and massive evacuations in Northern Mindanao and Cebu, with power outages and flooding complicating disaster response efforts.
Cebu Evacuates 1,500+ for Typhoon Basyang; Governor Monitors
Over 1,500 individuals evacuated in Cebu Province due to Typhoon Basyang. Governor Baricuatro inspects readiness, suspends work and travel, and preps relief for affected areas.
Cebu on Red Alert After Basyang, Minor Landslides Possible
Cebu City officials report no major damage from Tropical Depression Basyang but warn of possible minor landslides due to soil softening. Preemptive disaster teams deployed.
Cebu Shelters Stranded Passengers, Police on High Alert
Nearly 100 individuals stranded at Pier 1 due to canceled ship trips from Tropical Depression Basyang have been temporarily housed at Barangay Tinago Gym in Cebu City. Police Regional Office 7 has escalated to heightened alert status, deploying all resour
MCIA Flights Canceled Due to Tropical Storm Basyang
Multiple airlines cancel flights at Mactan-Cebu International Airport as Tropical Storm Basyang impacts operations, prioritizing passenger safety amid severe weather conditions.
Basyang Aftermath: CDO Landslide Deaths Call for Stricter No-Build Zones
As Typhoon Basyang weakens to a tropical depression, a tragic landslide in Cagayan de Oro claims four lives, exposing failures in enforcing no-build zones in high-risk areas across Visayas and Mindanao.
Cagayan de Oro Rescue Ops for Typhoon Basyang Victims
Cagayan de Oro City DRRMO rescues residents in Barangay Cugman as Typhoon Basyang causes severe flooding and landslides, leaving 4 dead and over 5,000 families affected across Visayas and Mindanao.
Cebu Evacuates 1,500+ Amid Basyang, Governor Leads Response
Over 1,500 individuals evacuated across 12 Cebu municipalities as Tropical Depression Basyang struck. Governor Pamela Baricuatro inspected preparedness and activated emergency operations.
3ID Deploys Disaster Response Units for Tropical Cyclone Basyang
The 3rd Infantry Division places Disaster Response Task Units on alert as Tropical Depression Basyang threatens Visayas provinces with heavy rainfall and strong winds, coordinating with local governments for emergency operations.
Four Dead in Cagayan de Oro Landslide Amid Basyang
A landslide in Cagayan de Oro City killed four and injured two as Tropical Storm Basyang battered Visayas and Mindanao, affecting over 5,000 families with floods and power outages.
241 Ship Trips Canceled in Cebu Due to Typhoon Basyang
The Cebu Port Authority cancels 241 ship voyages across multiple ports in Cebu as Typhoon Basyang intensifies, posing flood and landslide risks.
Cebu Fire Causes P675K Damage, 50 Residents Displaced
A fire in Barangay Tejero, Cebu City, caused an estimated P675,000 in damage, destroying 7 homes and displacing over 50 individuals. Two injuries were reported as investigations continue into the cause.
Cebu on Blue Alert for Typhoon Basyang, Classes Suspended
Cebu's PDRRMO declares blue alert status as Typhoon Basyang nears, with Tropical Wind Signal No. 2 raised. Classes are suspended, hospitals on code white, and rescue teams on standby.
Sunken Ferry Found in Basilan as Death Toll Rises to 45
Philippine Coast Guard divers have located the wreck of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 near Baluk-Baluk Island, with recovery operations continuing as DNA identification begins for victims.
Jolo, Sulu Conducts Disaster Risk Reduction Orientation Course
The 1103rd Infantry Brigade partners with Jolo's local government to conduct a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Orientation Course, enhancing community resilience and emergency response capabilities in Sulu province.
Sultan Kudarat Governor May Extend Suspensions for Earthquakes
Governor Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu prioritizes safety over deadlines as Sultan Kudarat faces ongoing earthquake swarm with thousands of tremors recorded since January.
PCG Ends Amejara Rescue, Focuses on Retrieval Amid Storm
Philippine Coast Guard transitions MBCA Amejara operations from search and rescue to retrieval after 16 days, with one survivor found and six bodies recovered. Weather disturbance may suspend efforts.
Nine Bayawan City Employees Die in Dump Truck Accident
A devastating accident in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, resulted in the deaths of nine city government employees after their dump truck fell off a cliff. The incident occurred on February 4, 2026, with police citing brake failure as the likely cause.
Two Bodies Recovered from Sunken Vessel in Basilan
Philippine Coast Guard technical divers successfully entered the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 near Baluk-Baluk Island, recovering two male bodies from the vessel that sank on January 26, 2026.
Bangsamoro Relief Ops for Tawi-Tawi Fire Displaced Families
The Bangsamoro Ministry of Social Services and Development initiates relief operations for families displaced by a major fire in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, distributing aid and assessing damages.
Fire Destroys 1,000 Houses in Tawi-Tawi, Displaces 5,000
A devastating four-hour fire in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, destroyed around 1,000 stilt houses made of light materials, displacing approximately 5,000 individuals. Strong winds hampered rescue efforts, but no fatalities were reported.
MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Sinking: Death Toll Now 42
The Philippine Coast Guard confirms the recovery of two more bodies, bringing the total fatalities from the January 26 passenger vessel sinking in Basilan to 42. Authorities coordinate to finalize the casualty count.
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