Tropical Storm Nuri Intensifies Outside Philippine Territory
Tropical Storm Nuri strengthens outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility while the Northeast Monsoon continues to affect Luzon and Visayas, bringing cold weather and rain.
Category : Environment
House Approves National Food Security Day Bill
The House of Representatives passed House Bill No. 8042, designating October 16 as National Food Security Day to combat hunger and high food prices through government-led initiatives.
SM Prime's Waste-Free Future Manual Simplifies Sustainability
SM Prime Holdings Inc. introduces a 17-page visual guide to help the public engage with waste management at SM Supermalls, promoting a 'Learn-Practice-Champion' approach with clear disposal instructions and community programs.
Cebu City Plans Plastic Buyback to Reduce Garbage Volume
Cebu City is drafting an ordinance for a deposit system on plastic bottles and sachets, aiming to boost recycling and cut waste management costs amid a budget crisis.
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LTO 7 'Friendly Flag-Down' Targets Unclaimed License Plates
The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas initiates a roadside campaign to inform drivers using temporary plates about claiming permanent ones, aiming to reduce a backlog of over 487,000 plates.
BFP Central Visayas Youth Contest Promotes Fire Prevention
The Bureau of Fire Protection Central Visayas organized a Poster and Slogan Making Contest for students to raise awareness about fire safety during Fire Prevention Month 2026, with winners receiving cash prizes.
New Philippine Eagle Nest Found in Gigaquit Spurs Conservation
The Philippine Eagle Foundation discovers an active nesting site in Surigao del Norte, aiming to identify all ancient nests to protect the critically endangered species and its habitat.
DENR Deploys Waste Vehicles to Protect Watershed in Nueva Ecija, Vizcaya
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has provided 10 waste collection tricycles to barangays in the Pantabangan–Carranglan Watershed Forest Reserve to enhance solid waste management and conservation efforts.
LPA Trough to Affect Visayas, Mindanao Despite Low Entry Chance
A low pressure area monitored east of Mindanao has low likelihood of entering Philippine territory but its trough will bring scattered rains to Visayas, Mindanao, and parts of Bicol over coming days, Pagasa reports.
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Cebu, Visayas Rains as LPA Monitored Outside PAR
Residents in Cebu and the Visayas region experience ongoing rainfall as a low-pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility is closely monitored, with a medium chance of cyclone development.
Cebu City Seeks Cease Order for Monterrazas Over Permits
The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office has recommended a cease-and-desist order against Monterrazas de Cebu for lacking environmental permits, following inspections and complaints about the high-end residential project.
Cebu, Visayas Face Rainy Weather from Low-Pressure Area
Pagasa warns residents of Cebu and Visayas to prepare for persistent rainy conditions as a low-pressure area moves outside the Philippines, with rainfall alerts active across the region.
Cebu City Urges Mayor to Stop Monterrazas Project Over Permits
The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office has formally requested Mayor Nestor Archival to stop construction at Monterrazas de Cebu due to missing earth-moving and tree-cutting permits, following drone inspections and national investigations i
Samal Island Fights Waste with Circular Economy Initiatives
The Island Garden City of Samal is tackling increasing waste from tourism and population growth through circular economy projects, including composting, upcycling, and solar energy, aiming to extend landfill lifespan and promote sustainability.
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Cebu SRP Waste Crisis: Temporary Fix Sparks Concerns
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. aims to swiftly clear piled-up waste at South Road Properties, but his temporary relocation plan to White Road raises fears of odor pollution and tourism impact, with critics urging a permanent solution.
Twin Fires in Cebu Destroy 52 Homes, Cause P3.9M Damage
Two separate fires erupted in Sitio Univille, Cebu City, destroying 52 houses and causing P3.9 million in damage. Firefighters battled the blazes, which injured two people and required a fourth-level alarm response.
Army Plants 571 Seedlings in Sulu for 129th Anniversary
Brigadier General Alaric Avelino Delos Santos led the planting of 571 seedlings at Camp AKA in Luuk, Sulu, as part of a nationwide initiative to mark the 129th Philippine Army Founding Anniversary.
Simultaneous Fires in Cebu City Cause P3.9M Damage
Two separate fires erupted simultaneously in Sitio Univille, Cebu City, destroying 52 houses and causing an estimated P3.9 million in damages. Firefighters battled the blazes for over two hours.
Cebu City's March 15 Deadline to Clear SRP Waste Crisis
Cebu City faces a March 15 deadline to remove rotting waste from the South Road Properties, aiming to save its tourism hub. The temporary trash site has caused a stench, driving away diners and harming local businesses, with plans to relocate to Inayawan.
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Amihan Rains in Luzon, Easterlies Bring Showers Nationwide
The northeast monsoon, or 'amihan,' continues to bring cloudy skies and rains to Northern Luzon, including Batanes and Babuyan Islands, while the easterlies cause isolated showers in Metro Manila and other areas, according to PAGASA's latest bulletin.
Cebu City Dumps Garbage at Unapproved SRP Site Despite EMB Ban
Cebu City Government ignored EMB Region 7's disapproval and used an SRP site near Pond A for waste disposal, violating environmental laws and risking water contamination.
Cebu City SRP Waste Dump Violates Environmental Laws
The Environmental Management Bureau 7 has flagged Cebu City for using an unpermitted South Road Properties site as a temporary waste dump, citing contamination risks to Pond A and violations of RA 9003.
Cebu Heritage Commission Aims to Amend 18-Year-Old Ordinance
The Cebu Provincial Heritage Commission is working to amend an 18-year-old ordinance to better protect heritage sites, integrating legal frameworks and boosting tourism and education.
Graft Complaint Filed Over Deadly Binaliw Landfill Slide
A Cebuano taxpayer has lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman, accusing DENR 7 officials of gross negligence for allowing unsafe operations at the Binaliw landfill, which led to a fatal garbage slide in January.
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Cebu City Waste Segregation Rules Delayed by Leadership Dispute
Cebu City's plan to enforce stricter fines for unsegregated trash faces delays due to unclear enforcement leadership and a garbage disposal crisis following a deadly landfill collapse, with the mayor postponing implementation.
Cebu Man Arrested for Illegal Logging and Quarry Operation
A 50-year-old man in Cebu was arrested by CIDG for running an illegal logging and quarry operation, facing charges under environmental laws for unauthorized activities.
Cebu City Defies EMB, Uses SRP as Illegal Waste Dump
Cebu City ignored EMB's disapproval and dumped garbage near Pond A at SRP, violating environmental laws and risking water contamination, despite ongoing waste management crisis.
Bacolod Fire Destroys 29 Houses, Displaces 90 People
A fire at Lamperong Compound in Bacolod City destroyed 29 houses, displacing 90 individuals and causing P296,250 in damage. Relief efforts are underway.
Amihan Brings Rains to Northern Luzon, Fair Weather Elsewhere
The northeast monsoon, known as 'amihan,' will cause light rains in Northern Luzon, including Batanes and Babuyan Islands, while fair weather prevails in Metro Manila and other regions, with PAGASA warning of potential thunderstorms and high temperatures.
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Davao Fishing Ban Shows Results Despite Regional Fisheries Drop
After six years of a closed season in Davao Gulf, fish catch and size have increased, even as regional fisheries production fell 7.3% in Q3 2025, with mixed performance across subsectors.
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