Cebu Landfill Collapse: 1 Dead, 6 Injured
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 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.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival says the city is consulting stakeholders after a garbage collapse at Binaliw dumpsite, with Sinulog festivities raising waste concerns. Read about the city's next steps.
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.
Philippine Coast Guard swiftly evacuated a Chinese crew member after an onboard electrocution in the Basilan Strait. Read about the life-saving maritime rescue operation.
The body of Geral Avila Mahidlawon, an 18-year-old student, was recovered after a two-day search following a drowning incident in Toledo City. Read the full story.
An off-duty Philippine Coast Guard member performed CPR to save an 8-year-old child from drowning at a Zamboanga City resort. Read the heroic story of quick action.
Coast Guard and police rescue 61 Korean tourists after their motor banca, Black Pearl, ran aground off Olango Island. All passengers safe. Read the full story.
Three Filipino fishermen were rescued by the US Navy after drifting for days in the South China Sea. Read about the dramatic rescue and coordination for their safe return home.
Three Filipino fishermen were rescued by a US Navy ship after being adrift for days. Read about the dramatic South China Sea rescue and coordination with Philippine authorities.
18 individuals were rescued after a pumpboat capsized near Gilutungan Island. The Philippine Coast Guard urges maritime safety vigilance during the holiday travel rush.
A young man from Bacolod drowned in a Talisay City river on Monday afternoon. The victim slipped on a rock and could not swim. Read the full story.
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.
A 52-year-old man from Medellin, Cebu, was found dead on Christmas Eve after reportedly jumping from a passenger ship. Authorities have declared the death a suicide. Read the full report.
Cebu authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.
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.
A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle is now under care in Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay after a resident's responsible act. Authorities plan its release back to the wild. #WildlifeConservation #Philippines
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.
A Filipino nurse's dream job in Turkey turned into 4 days of abuse. Learn how DMW and OWWA swiftly rescued her and brought her home safely. #OFWProtection
A police officer narrowly escaped serious injury after his car was swept off the Transcentral Highway by a landslide and water surge. The incident highlights the road's danger during heavy rain.
A 10-wheeler wing van carrying snacks plunged into a ravine in Oslob, Cebu. The driver miraculously survived after the vehicle got snagged on trees. Read the full report on the dramatic rescue and traffic aftermath.
Cebu City Council suspends earth material hauling on Binaliw Road due to road damage and environmental hazards. Read the full report on the council's resolution and findings.
A bridge near Deo Homes in Cebu City collapsed due to heavy rains from Tropical Depression Wilma, isolating residents. At least 48 families are in evacuation centers as city officials provide aid.
A house in Barangay Naalad, Naga City, Cebu was destroyed by fire on December 4, 2025. Two young children were left alone and rescued by a brave neighbor. Investigation points to faulty electrical wiring.
Governor Lala Taliño-Mendoza leads the turnover of 100 Serbisyong Totoo Rescue Vehicles to boost emergency response in remote barangays of North Cotabato. Read about this P90M initiative.
PRO-7 awards Medalya ng Kadakul-an to police officers and civilians who saved lives during the devastating flash flood caused by Bagyong Tino in Liloan, Cebu.
Cebu official defends the proposed sea ambulance, clarifying it's a test vessel designed for emergency rescue in rough seas, not an overpriced purchase. Learn the facts.
Philippine maritime operatives successfully rescued two individuals whose motorboat experienced mechanical failure in Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi. Read about this heroic sea rescue operation.
Philippine lawmen rescue three human trafficking victims and arrest facilitator in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi operation. Read how authorities are combating trafficking.
Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong residential area, leaving 44 dead and 45 injured. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the tragedy.