Flood Control Contractor Jailed for P96.5M Ghost Project
Contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face graft charges over a non-existent flood control project. NBI vows no special treatment in Lapu-Lapu City Jail. Read the full story.
Contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face graft charges over a non-existent flood control project. NBI vows no special treatment in Lapu-Lapu City Jail. Read the full story.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival mandates strict waste segregation starting January 2026, with penalties for violators. The plan includes eco-bricks, rainwater catchments, and bamboo planting to combat flooding.
Senator Imee Marcos brings hope to families affected by Typhoon Tino with Christmas gifts and food packs for 800 beneficiaries in Danao City and Liloan. Read how the community found relief.
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera calls for a citywide halt on upland projects to address worsening floods. He urges a policy review and a technical team to assess risks.
Residents of Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City, cannot return home due to Tropical Depression Wilma's threats. Six to eight houses are severely damaged, with others lacking power and water.
PNP Forensic Unit 7 collects DNA from families in Cebu City to identify victims of the November 4 flash flood. Over 30 lives lost, 5 still missing. A crucial step for closure.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte refuses to attend the ICI investigation into alleged flood control anomalies, accusing the commission of being a 'political weapon'. Read the full statement.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte welcomes an investigation into the city's flood control projects, denying any wrongdoing. He challenges critics to look at projects nationwide.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya appoints Dr. Janine Sarthou as Assistant City Veterinarian and presents a P10-million shelter plan with animal welfare groups.
A month after Typhoon Tino's flash floods, families in Talisay City's Purok Orchids remain in evacuation, battling mud and power outages. Read their story of resilience.
Over 700 students and teachers in Lapu-Lapu City were exposed to knee-deep floodwater, prompting a leptospirosis health alert. Health officials are offering free prophylaxis.
Heavy rain flooded a Lapu-Lapu school, exposing 700+ students. This comes as Cebu logs 426 probable leptospirosis cases. Authorities urge immediate action amid testing delays.
Tropical Depression Verbena caused severe flooding in southern Cebu on November 25, 2025, submerging streets and hospitals. Residents now face massive cleanup efforts. Learn how communities are recovering.
17-year-old Johnrey Dairo tragically drowned while fishing in Carcar waters during Typhoon Verbena. The promising boxer was searching for food when disaster struck. 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.
Tropical Depression Verbena caused severe flooding in southern Cebu towns, submerging homes and displacing hundreds. Governor Baricuatro visits affected areas as residents appeal for aid.
Four fatalities from suspected leptospirosis reported in Cebu City following typhoon-induced flooding. Health officials warn residents to avoid floodwaters and seek preventive medication.
Tropical Depression Verbena caused severe flooding in southern Cebu on November 25, 2025, forcing hospital evacuations and damaging homes. Learn how communities are recovering.
Tropical Depression Verbena dumped over 200mm of rainfall in Cebu, causing widespread flooding in southern parts. Pagasa warns of substantial water volume despite weakening storm system.
Carcar City residents return home after Tropical Depression Verbena flooding. Mayor confirms no casualties but highlights ongoing flood control challenges. Read the latest updates.
Cebu faces a leptospirosis health crisis with 106 cases and 7 deaths recorded from November 1-20, 2025. Health officials urge immediate action and outbreak declaration.
Cebu City Council approves purchase of inflatable rescue boats after Typhoon Tino exposed critical gaps in the city's disaster response capabilities.
Lorlie Bonghanoy and her family survived being swept away by Typhoon Tino floods in Liloan using buckets as life vests. Read their harrowing rescue story and the hero who saved them.
Cebu City Council urges mayor to procure inflatable rescue boats for flood-prone barangays after Typhoon Tino exposed critical disaster response weaknesses. Act now for community safety.
Over a week after Typhoon Tino, barangays in Asturias, Cebu, face severe hardship. The Mindanao Alliance for Progress calls for urgent action in Davao City to bolster flood defenses and disaster preparedness before the next storm hits.
Cebu Province records 23 confirmed leptospirosis cases from November 1-14, 2025. Health officials warn residents exposed to floodwaters to seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.
Independent Commission on Infrastructure investigates Cebu flood control projects after Typhoon Tino caused 108 deaths. Officials vow to file cases against responsible parties.
After Typhoon Tino's devastating floods, Cebu's P26 billion flood control projects face scrutiny. DPWH reveals 2017 master plan never implemented. Will integrated water management finally happen?
A Filipino family debates occupying their sibling's flood-damaged rental property. Expert advice suggests legal precautions and gradual relocation while addressing flood safety concerns.
Joshua Sandal, 24, rescued 12 people, including an infant, during Typhoon Tino's devastating floods in Liloan, Cebu. His bravery earned him a job and a scholarship. Read his incredible story.