Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera suggests the SRP DPS office as a temporary waste transfer station after the Binaliw landfill landslide disrupted collection. Residents are asked to hold their trash.
A garbage landslide at Prime Waste Inc. in Cebu City buries staff housing, killing one and injuring six. Rescue operations continue for trapped victims.
A landslide at Prime Waste Inc.'s landfill in Cebu City killed one and injured six. Councilor Dave Tumulak confirms ongoing search and rescue efforts. Stay updated.
Continuous rainfall triggered a garbage slide at the Binaliw dumpsite, burying nearby houses. Councilor Joel Garganera blames the open dump's design and expansion efforts. Read the full report.
A routine traffic checkpoint in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte led to the confiscation of P400,000 worth of coal and two arrests due to questionable transport documents. Police urge public vigilance.
Mandaue City Government resumes evacuee relocation to Pasilong sa Paradise in Barangay Guizo. Mayor Ouano prioritizes transfers after holiday delay. Read the full update.
Cebu City officials request closure of the South Bus Terminal on Jan. 18, 2026, to ease Sinulog traffic. Buses rerouted to SRP. Plan your trip now!
Lake Holon in South Cotabato is closed for its annual conservation period from Jan 3 to March 2026. The DENR supports the move to protect biodiversity and water quality.
The DENR reports significant progress in forest restoration, water management, and climate resilience in 2025 as the Philippines faces extreme weather. Learn about the key initiatives and data.
Bacolod City Council ratifies P327.9 million contracts for garbage collection and landfill management. New consortium promises 60 trucks to clear backlog swiftly. #Bacolod
DENR-Soccsksargen cites Holonman Aquathlon 2025 for permit violation. Lake Holon, South Cotabato, will close Jan 3-Mar 2026 for annual conservation. Learn the details and support preservation.
A juvenile Philippine crocodile, surrendered in Pagadian City, is now under care at the Regional Wildlife Rescue Center for assessment and rehabilitation. Learn about this conservation effort.
The Bacolod City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 29 to authorize Mayor Gasataya to sign P440 million in environmental service contracts for 2026, ensuring uninterrupted garbage collection and landfill management.
Cebu City mandates waste segregation in schools to ease landfill congestion. Over 120,000 students must sort trash starting Feb 2026. Learn the new rules and schedule.
Cebu City Hall will implement a strict 'No segregation, no collection' garbage policy starting February 2026 to combat landfill overflow. Learn the new rules and timeline.
Bacolod City's Bids and Awards Committee evaluates proposals from two contractors for garbage collection, hauling, and landfill management. The total approved budget is over P505 million. Read the latest updates.
DepEd 7 grapples with rehabilitating hundreds of Cebu schools damaged by a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino. With a P5.5B need and only P1.2B released, 700,000 students' education is at risk. Read more.
Cebu City's flooding and soaring landfill costs expose decades of neglecting the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Discover why enforcement, not new laws, is the solution.
DENR staff document a rare leucistic Philippine Pied Fantail during a patrol in Great Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga. A unique genetic sighting for conservation. Read more.
DENR issues violation notice for Holonman Aquathlon 2025, forcing Race to Lake Holon 2025 cancellation. Organizers defer to July 2026 for compliance. Read the full story.
Mandaue City establishes temporary tent city in Pasilong sa Paradise for families displaced by flooding. 300 tents to shelter 600 families starting next week. Mayor Ouano confirms long-term housing solutions in development.
Cebu City faces waste disposal crisis as damaged Bacayan Bridge limits garbage trucks to one daily trip. Councilor Garganera urges immediate solutions and waste reduction.
Former Cebu City official warns halted Monterrazas de Cebu development creates landslide danger. DENR stoppage order leaves slopes exposed without stabilization measures. Learn the risks.
Former Cebu planning director warns Monterrazas de Cebu faces immediate landslide threat due to exposed excavations. Tropical depression Verbena compounds the danger.
Cebu City faces a growing waste management crisis as the Inayawan Landfill remains unrehabilitated despite a 2017 Supreme Court order. Councilor Joel Garganera urges immediate action for a sustainable solution.
Cebu City's Inayawan landfill rehabilitation faces delays due to ownership uncertainty. Learn how this legal limbo affects waste management and public health.
Cebu City faces a public health emergency as garbage piles up despite government clean-up efforts. Councilor Garganera warns of irreversible damage without immediate waste management reforms.
DENR orders Monterrazas de Cebu to cease operations following environmental violations. Investigation continues into Cotcot River disaster that killed 60+ people in Liloan.
Mountain bikers uncover rampant illegal construction in Central Cebu's protected landscape, raising flood risks. DENR's oversight is questioned as communities suffer from Typhoon Tino's devastation. Demand accountability now.
Cebu Provincial School Board allocates P85 million for temporary learning shelters after September earthquake damaged 3,394 classrooms. Northern Cebu schools resume face-to-face classes.