Flooding in Bacolod, Class Suspensions in Negros Occidental
Heavy rainfall from a shear line causes flooding in Bacolod City, displacing 171 individuals, and prompts class suspensions in multiple Negros Occidental LGUs for safety.
Category : Natural Disasters
MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Death Toll Rises to 42 in Basilan
The Philippine Coast Guard reports two more bodies recovered from the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking, bringing fatalities to 42. Search operations continue for 27 missing passengers amid challenging conditions.
MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Death Toll Rises to 42
Philippine Coast Guard confirms 42 fatalities from MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking after recovering additional bodies. Investigation into safety violations continues as survivors remain at 316.
Three Bodies Found in Sunken Ship Search, Deaths Rise to 39
The Philippine Coast Guard reports three additional bodies recovered in Basilan, raising fatalities to 39, with 316 survivors from the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking.
Multicab Accident Injures 8 in Minglanilla Fiesta
A multicab driven by a barangay captain lost brakes and hit eight individuals celebrating a fiesta in Barangay Candulawan, Minglanilla. Victims are in stable condition, with the driver cooperating and covering medical costs.
Cebu Allocates P708.1M for Earthquake Recovery in Northern Areas
The Cebu provincial government commits P708.1 million as initial funding for a three-year rehabilitation plan in northern Cebu, part of a larger P19.28 billion recovery effort after the September 2025 magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
Death Toll Hits 39 in Basilan Ferry Sinking
The Philippine Coast Guard reports three more bodies recovered from the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, bringing the total fatalities to 39. Authorities continue search efforts amid conflicting passenger counts and challenging sea conditions.
Cebu Landslide Zone Truck Operations Spark Safety Fears
Heavy truck activity continues in Cebu's landslide disaster area, where 36 died, prompting residents and officials to demand an immediate stop over fears of another tragedy.
Bacolod Flooding: 24 Barangays Hit by Shear Line
Heavy rainfall from a shear line weather system caused flooding in 24 barangays of Bacolod City on January 31, 2026, displacing 48 families and 171 individuals.
Cebu P708M for Northern Cebu Quake Recovery
The Cebu Provincial Government commits P708.1 million as initial funding for a P19.28 billion three-year rehabilitation plan following the 2025 magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu.
Basilan Ferry Death Toll Hits 36, Investigation Intensifies
The death toll from the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 ferry in Basilan has increased to 36 as Philippine Coast Guard continues search operations. Authorities investigate safety violations amid challenging recovery conditions.
Ferry Sinking Death Toll Rises to 37 in Basilan
The death toll from the January 26 passenger ferry sinking off Basilan has increased to 37 as Philippine Coast Guard-led search and retrieval operations persist, with three more bodies recovered.
DSWD Sets Up Tents for Sultan Kudarat Quake Displaced
The DSWD has established family tents in Lebak and Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, providing temporary shelter for families displaced by recent earthquakes, with over PHP12.5 million in aid distributed.
Amejara Search Continues, Expands to Indonesian Waters
Philippine Coast Guard intensifies search for missing Amejara passengers as operations enter 11th day, with possible findings reported by Indonesian authorities requiring verification.
Fire Destroys Boarding House in Cebu, Displacing 28
A fire erupted in a two-story boarding house in Cebu City, destroying the structure and displacing 28 residents. No injuries were reported as all occupants evacuated safely.
Cebu Creates TWG for Geohazard Assessment After Quake
Cebu Province establishes a technical working group to speed up geohazard assessments and address delays in rehabilitation after the 2025 earthquake, with mayors highlighting equipment issues at MGB.
Binaliw Incident: Rescue Response and Next Steps
A detailed look at the rescue operations following the Binaliw incident, the immediate response efforts, and the upcoming measures to address the aftermath and prevent future occurrences.
Cebu Earthquake Recovery Stalled by Broken Equipment
Four months after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit northern Cebu, thousands remain displaced as broken geohazard assessment equipment delays critical rebuilding and relocation projects.
Two More Bodies Found in Basilan Sea Tragedy
Philippine Coast Guard recovers two additional bodies from the Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking, raising the death toll to 31 as search operations continue in Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan.
Basilan Sea Tragedy: Death Toll Hits 29 After PCG Recovery
The Philippine Coast Guard recovers 11 more bodies from the Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking off Basilan, raising the death toll to 29. Hundreds of passengers scramble for tickets after Aleson Shipping Lines' fleet is suspended.
Governor Lacson Calls for Continued Search for Missing Seafarers
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson appeals for intensified search and rescue operations for four missing crew members of MV Devon Bay, which sank in the West Philippine Sea on January 23, 2026.
No Tsunami Threat from Sultan Kudarat Quake Swarm
Phivolcs assures no tsunami warning after 1,646 earthquakes hit Sultan Kudarat over two weeks, with strongest at magnitude 5.9. Classes and work suspended in affected towns as precaution.
VP Sara Duterte Condoles with Basilan Sea Tragedy Victims
Vice President Sara Duterte expresses sympathy and prayers for families affected by the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking in Basilan, which killed at least 18 and left 10 missing among 340 passengers.
Arayat Dike Collapses Again, Damaging Over 20 Homes
More than 20 houses were damaged after a controversial dike in Barangay Candating, Arayat, Pampanga collapsed on Friday afternoon. This marks the second failure of the flood control structure, prompting DPWH to plan legal action and seek expert solutions.
Yacht Fire in Tingloy, Batangas: 7 Crew Rescued Safely
A motor yacht, M/Y Allusive, caught fire while sailing in Tingloy, Batangas waters. The Philippine Coast Guard rescued all seven Filipino crew members, with no injuries reported. The incident is under investigation for a possible electrical failure.
Magnitude 5.7 Quake Hits Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, early Wednesday, with varying intensities felt across multiple provinces in Mindanao, according to PHIVOLCS.
Marcos Orders Faster Disaster Response and Fund Release
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed government agencies to streamline disaster response and fund allocation processes to ensure timely aid reaches affected communities.
DSWD, Albay LGUs Move Mayon Evacuees to Tent City
The DSWD and local governments in Albay have successfully transferred over 100 families displaced by Mayon Volcano's activity from schools to a newly established Tent City, ensuring their safety and welfare.
Lawyer Blasts PCG Over Slow Rescue in Ship Sinking
Attorney Aquino Sajili, a survivor of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking, condemns the Philippine Coast Guard for delayed response and questions official accounts of sea conditions during the maritime tragedy.
Missing Plane with 15 People in Colombia-Venezuela Border Search
Authorities are searching for a commercial jet carrying 15 people that disappeared over the Catatumbo region between Colombia and Venezuela. The Satena flight went missing from radar en route from Cucuta to Ocana.
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