RA 9003: 26 Years of Plans, No Action in Cebu

A forum in Cebu City highlighted the failure of LGUs to implement the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, with former DENR Secretary Elisea Gozun criticizing poor execution and the Binaliw landfill tragedy.

DSWD VI Provides Emergency Aid to Typhoon and Fire Victims

DSWD Field Office VI personnel distributed emergency cash assistance to typhoon-affected families in Antique and relief goods to fire victims in Iloilo City on March 19, 2026, as part of ongoing government disaster response efforts.

Iloilo City Fire Destroys Homes, Displaces 77 Residents

A devastating residential fire in Barangay Gustilo, La Paz District, Iloilo City, has completely destroyed 13 houses and partially damaged five others, displacing 77 individuals from 19 families. Authorities are providing temporary shelter and assistance

PAGASA: Northeast Monsoon Hits Luzon, Easterlies Bring Rain

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reports the northeast monsoon affecting extreme northern Luzon while easterlies influence the rest of the country, with isolated rains and possible flash floods.

Pagasa Retires 7 Cyclone Names Due to 2025 Damage

Pagasa decommissions seven tropical cyclone names—Crising, Emong, Mirasol, Nando, Opong, Tino, and Uwan—after they caused over 300 deaths and P36 billion in damage in 2025, with new names set for 2029.

Kanlaon Eruption Causes Forest Fires, Ashfall in Negros

A moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Sunday evening led to forest fires on its slopes and ashfall affecting 54 barangays across Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, prompting class suspensions and health advisories.

Bacolod Public Hearing on Waste-to-Energy Plan

Bacolod City Government and Nice conducted a public hearing to integrate waste-to-energy into the 10-year solid waste management plan, emphasizing transparency and community input for sustainable solutions.

Amihan Causes Light Rains in Philippines, PAGASA Says

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration forecasts light rains over Luzon, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao due to the northeast monsoon, with moderate winds and seas expected.

Cebu City's Billion-Peso Garbage Crisis After Landslide

Following a tragic landfill collapse that killed 36 people, Cebu City faces a severe waste management emergency. With local dumpsites closed, officials are racing to find a permanent solution as disposal costs could hit P1 billion.

Cebu City Clears Garbage, Faces Billion-Peso Waste Crisis

Cebu City has cleared a temporary garbage holding area to meet a self-imposed deadline, but faces severe logistical and financial challenges after a deadly landfill collapse. The city now hauls waste 60 km away, with costs potentially reaching P1 billion,

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