Cebu Developer Refutes DENR Tree Cutting Claims
Monterrazas de Cebu strongly denies DENR allegations of cutting 700 trees in Guadalupe development. Developer claims compliance with environmental standards amid flooding controversy.
Monterrazas de Cebu strongly denies DENR allegations of cutting 700 trees in Guadalupe development. Developer claims compliance with environmental standards amid flooding controversy.
Church officials in Lapu-Lapu City have redesigned the Humay-Humay Catholic Cemetery expansion to protect existing trees. Learn how this environmental move aligns with Laudato Si.
DENR uncovers 700+ illegal tree cuttings and multiple environmental violations at Monterrazas de Cebu hillside development following Typhoon Tino investigation. Read the full report.
Cebu City government launches weekly salary payments for 2,006 casual and job order employees to prevent loan shark dependency. New system starts Friday payouts.
The DENR orders Monterrazas de Cebu to halt operations after illegal tree cutting and failed flood control. Developer faces massive fines and must plant 73,400 trees. #Cebu #Environment
Cebu City Hall implements weekly salary payments for 2,006 casual employees to prevent debt accumulation and reduce reliance on loan sharks. Learn how this initiative promotes financial stability.
DENR orders Monterrazas de Cebu to stop operations after finding 734 trees cut illegally and 10 ECC violations. The developer faces 73,400 tree replacements and criminal charges.
DOST 7 and partners deploy Starlink-powered internet and water purification systems to earthquake and typhoon-hit Medellin communities, restoring essential services.
The Department of Education faces critical gaps in monitoring and evaluation systems, leaving educational policies ineffective and disconnected from classroom realities. Learn how this impacts quality.
Mandaue City's flood control system, designed for normal rain, failed when a month's rainfall hit in 6 hours. Officials reveal new infrastructure and early warning plans.
Typhoon Tino triggers unprecedented flooding in Cebu's Butuanon River, claiming over 10 lives and submerging communities. Residents question flood control effectiveness amid environmental concerns.
ASEAN ambassadors joined 200 volunteers in planting native trees in Pampanga to celebrate UN Día del Galeón and promote environmental sustainability. Join the green movement!
The Philippine government launches Oplan Kontra Baha to clear clogged waterways across Metro Manila, aiming to reduce flooding by up to 60% during heavy rains. Learn how this multi-sectoral initiative will protect communities.
The World Bank's withdrawal from Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit phases disappoints, reviving past political battles. Will city leaders overcome this setback? Read more.
Mandaue City's flood control system couldn't handle a month's rainfall in 6 hours. Officials seek national help for dams and better warning systems. Learn how the city plans to improve flood resilience.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas urges stakeholders to build a 24/7 real-time payment system to boost remittances, e-commerce, and economic growth. Join the digital shift.
Advocacy groups link Typhoon Tino's devastation in Capiz and Leyte to nickel mining and climate injustice. They demand trillions in ecological debt from Global North nations. Read more.
A 48-year-old man in Naga City was arrested after a bench warrant was issued for calling his neighbor 'kawatan' (thief). Learn about the legal consequences of oral defamation in the Philippines.
Metro Cebu revitalizes its P2.5 billion drainage master plan to address chronic flooding. Learn how this infrastructure project will protect urban centers.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources launches a comprehensive probe into the controversial Monterrazas de Cebu development following environmental concerns and public outcry over potential violations.
Cebu's Guadalupe Sangguniang Kabataan calls for urgent probe into Monterrazas de Cebu's drainage retention ponds, citing potential flooding risks and environmental concerns affecting local communities.
The European Union's climate monitoring service reveals alarming data showing 2025 is likely to be one of the three warmest years in recorded history, signaling urgent climate action needed.
SSS introduces expedited calamity loan processing with enhanced digital access, providing immediate financial relief to members in disaster-affected areas across the Philippines.
The Philippine government allocates ₱2.2 billion for the comprehensive rehabilitation of Butuanon River, addressing decades of pollution and environmental degradation in Metro Cebu.
Cebu Provincial Government investigates recent flash floods, identifying watershed destruction as primary culprit behind the disaster affecting multiple towns.
Several municipalities in Cebu continue to face difficulties in establishing proper sanitary landfills, despite national laws mandating waste management compliance. Learn about the ongoing challenges and potential solutions.
Young Filipino climate activists gain unprecedented government support as their groundbreaking recommendations receive official endorsement for COP30, marking a historic moment in Philippine environmental policy.
Zamboanga Sibugay province unveils groundbreaking Unified Communication Information System, revolutionizing emergency response and disaster management across 16 municipalities.
The Social Security System offers financial assistance through its Cebu-based lending program for members impacted by the recent typhoon. Learn eligibility requirements and application details.
The Davao City Council takes decisive action against a piggery operation accused of polluting the critical Panigan-Tamugan River, summoning the owner to explain alleged environmental violations threatening Davao's future water source.