The Cebu provincial government commits P708.1 million as initial funding for a three-year rehabilitation plan in northern Cebu, part of a larger P19.28 billion recovery effort after the September 2025 magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
The Philippine Coast Guard reports three more bodies recovered from the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, bringing the total fatalities to 39. Authorities continue search efforts amid conflicting passenger counts and challenging sea conditions.
Heavy truck activity continues in Cebu's landslide disaster area, where 36 died, prompting residents and officials to demand an immediate stop over fears of another tragedy.
Cebu City faces a severe garbage crisis after the Binaliw landfill collapse, enforcing 'No Segregation, No Collection' policies amid resident frustrations over inefficient waste management systems.
Davao City's Environment Office led a mangrove planting and cleanup, planting 2,300 trees in Matina Aplaya to boost disaster resilience and biodiversity during Zero Waste Month.
A youth-focused fellowship in Davao City brings together creatives to address climate change, pests, and sustainability challenges facing the region's renowned cacao industry through co-created narratives.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources confirms that shellfish from Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, and Zambales are safe to eat, with no toxic red tide detected in recent tests.
Mayon Volcano in Albay remains under Alert Level 3 as of February 1, 2026, with Phivolcs reporting ongoing lava dome growth, high gas emissions, and multiple hazards. The public is urged to stay vigilant.
Heavy rainfall from a shear line weather system caused flooding in 24 barangays of Bacolod City on January 31, 2026, displacing 48 families and 171 individuals.
PAGASA forecasts moderate to heavy rains in Visayas, Bicol, and other regions due to a shear line, with localized flooding possible in urban and low-lying areas.
The Cebu Provincial Government commits P708.1 million as initial funding for a P19.28 billion three-year rehabilitation plan following the 2025 magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu.
The death toll from the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 ferry in Basilan has increased to 36 as Philippine Coast Guard continues search operations. Authorities investigate safety violations amid challenging recovery conditions.
Pagasa Visayas warns of cloudy skies and scattered rains in Cebu due to a shear line and northeast monsoon, with potential hazards for sea travel and flooding.
Cebu City has successfully reduced its daily waste collection by at least 50 tons through strict waste segregation at the barangay level and shredding operations, particularly at Carbon Market, saving P150,000 daily in disposal costs.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival addresses criticism over ASEAN-themed tarpaulins at SRP, emphasizing that the decades-old garbage problem requires sustained effort, not overnight solutions, and calls for community cooperation.
Cebu City has achieved a significant waste reduction of 50 tons per day by enforcing stricter segregation and using shredding technology, saving P150,000 daily and promoting a circular economy.
Cebu City residents face mostly cloudy skies with intermittent showers in early February due to a shear line and northeast monsoon, with Pagasa warning of hazardous sea conditions and possible flash floods.
The death toll from the January 26 passenger ferry sinking off Basilan has increased to 37 as Philippine Coast Guard-led search and retrieval operations persist, with three more bodies recovered.
The Department of Agriculture will keep the food security emergency for rice in February to manage supply and demand, citing the need for the new Rice Act.
The DSWD has established family tents in Lebak and Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, providing temporary shelter for families displaced by recent earthquakes, with over PHP12.5 million in aid distributed.
PAGASA forecasts the shear line will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms across Visayas and parts of Luzon and Mindanao, with warnings of possible flash floods and landslides.
Following the Cebu City trash slide, DENR-Davao conducted inspections at all Category 4 sanitary landfills in the region, assessing compliance and environmental risks while issuing formal notices to operators and LGUs.
Philippine Coast Guard intensifies search for missing Amejara passengers as operations enter 11th day, with possible findings reported by Indonesian authorities requiring verification.
A fire erupted in a two-story boarding house in Cebu City, destroying the structure and displacing 28 residents. No injuries were reported as all occupants evacuated safely.
Cebu Province establishes a technical working group to speed up geohazard assessments and address delays in rehabilitation after the 2025 earthquake, with mayors highlighting equipment issues at MGB.
The Mandaue City Council has reinforced its investigation into the worsening garbage crisis, focusing on landfill capacity limits and exploring sustainable long-term disposal solutions for Metro Cebu.
A detailed look at the rescue operations following the Binaliw incident, the immediate response efforts, and the upcoming measures to address the aftermath and prevent future occurrences.
Four months after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit northern Cebu, thousands remain displaced as broken geohazard assessment equipment delays critical rebuilding and relocation projects.
NBI-7 agents arrested three men in Naga City for attempting to sell 716.66 board feet of endangered magkuno wood valued at P640,000 via Facebook Marketplace, uncovering a 26-year illegal trade network.
Philippine Coast Guard recovers two additional bodies from the Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking, raising the death toll to 31 as search operations continue in Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan.