Confiscated Lumber Turned into School Armchairs in Davao
DENR-Davao donated 9,000 board feet of seized lumber to DepEd, processed by TESDA trainees into 171 armchairs for Sanghay Elementary School, addressing classroom furniture shortages.
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Cebu Councilor: Probe Binaliw Dumpsite Before Waste Solutions
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera calls for prioritizing investigation and rehabilitation of the Binaliw dumpsite, site of a deadly trash slide that killed 36, before considering waste-to-energy or other solutions, amid resident opposition.
Basyang Damages Dalaguete Farms, Weakens to LPA
Heavy rains from Tropical Depression Basyang hit Dalaguete, Cebu, damaging vegetable farms. The storm weakened to a Low Pressure Area but continues to bring rain and warnings across the Philippines.
Cebu's Vegetable Basket Hit Hard by Storm Floods
While Cebu City remained safe during Tropical Storm Basyang, mountain villages in Dalaguete suffered devastating flash floods that destroyed crops and displaced families, highlighting rural vulnerability.
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Cebu City's Garbage Crisis After Binaliw Landfill Closure
A month after the deadly trash slide at Binaliw landfill, Cebu City struggles with waste disposal, relying on temporary arrangements and facing regulatory uncertainty.
Dump Truck Accident in Bayawan City Kills 9, Including Agriculture Staff
A government-owned dump truck plunged into a deep ravine in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, killing all nine passengers, including eight city agriculture employees and a student intern.
Farmer Killed by Own Bull in Medellin
A 60-year-old farmer in Medellin, Cebu, died after being gored by his own hybrid bull. The incident occurred while he was tending to the animal, which neighbors described as aggressive.
Cebu Adjusts Waste Plan as Consolacion Cuts Landfill Allowance
Mayor Nestor Archival responds to Consolacion's decision to reduce Cebu City's daily landfill waste from 300 to 100-150 metric tons, implementing segregation and composting to cut disposal by 50 tons daily.
Cebu City Waste Crisis: Landfill Cuts Trash Intake
Cebu City confronts a major waste management challenge after Consolacion landfill reduces daily trash acceptance from 300 to 150 metric tons, leaving 450 tons daily without disposal.
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Davao City Offers Onsite Fishing License Registration in Barangays
Davao City's Agriculturist Office launches mobile registration for fishing licenses and boat certifications across barangays starting February 2026 to simplify compliance with local fishing ordinances.
Davao del Sur FMR Improves Farmer Access and Community Life
Barangay Palili in Sulop, Davao del Sur celebrates a new concrete Farm-to-Market Road that enhances travel safety, market access, and economic opportunities for farmers and residents.
Cebu City Mandates Waste Shredding in All Barangays Post-Collapse
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival directs all 80 barangays to implement waste shredding, allocating P8 million per barangay from unused disaster funds to reduce garbage volume and prevent future landfill disasters.
PhilRice Urges Synchronized Strategies Against Rice Field Rats
The Philippine Rice Research Institute warns that rats can destroy up to 90% of rice crops and recommends early, community-based management approaches to prevent severe yield losses.
Cebu Waste Crisis: Residents on Segregation Policy
Cebu City faces ongoing waste management challenges post-Binaliw landfill closure, with residents expressing mixed reactions to the 'no segregation, no collection' policy amid enforcement issues.
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Cebu City's Garbage Crisis: Landfill Collapse Sparks Waste Rule Crackdown
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.
Youth Fellowship Addresses Davao Cacao Industry Issues
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.
Cebu City Reduces Waste by 50 Tons Daily with Segregation
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.
Rice Emergency Extended in February by DA
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.
Mandaue Council Tackles Metro Cebu's Growing Waste Crisis
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.
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Cebu Landfill Operated Past Permit, Council Probes Deadly Collapse
A Cebu City Council session reveals the Binaliw landfill was still operating in 2026 despite its environmental permit expiring in 2025, following a trash slide that killed 36 people and triggered a garbage crisis.
Cebu Towns to Serve as Temporary Waste Transfer Sites
Governor Pamela Baricuatro announces Aloguinsan and Toledo as temporary waste transfer sites for Cebu City, with plans for a waste-to-energy facility pending approval.
Cebu Waste Crisis: Citizen Action Beyond Government
Following the Binaliw landfill tragedy, Cebu City faces a severe waste management challenge. This article explores practical home-based solutions like segregation and composting to ease the burden.
Cebu Launches Data-Driven Cleanliness Drive
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs Executive Order No. 3, mandating all barangays, cities, and municipalities to publicly report waste management data to curb littering and improve sanitation.
Cebu City Garbage Crisis: Neighbors Refuse Waste, Costs Soar
Cebu City faces a severe waste management crisis after neighboring towns reject its garbage, forcing emergency measures and sparking debate over long-term solutions following the Binaliw landfill tragedy.
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Cebu Creates Task Force for Marine and Agri-Food Safety
Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs Executive Order No. 1, establishing PTF-MAFS to coordinate rapid responses to food-borne illnesses and contamination events in Cebu.
Cebu Councilor Seeks Justice for Landfill Tragedy
Cebu City Councilor Pastor 'Jun' Alcover Jr. calls for accountability in the Binaliw landfill disaster that killed 36 workers, urging a special investigation into regulatory failures and operator negligence.
Davao City Food Prices Stay High After Holidays
Rice, eggs, and seafood prices in Davao City wet markets remain elevated weeks after the holiday season, with local rice varieties showing increases and supply issues affecting seafood availability.
EU Ambassadors, MinDA Deepen Mindanao Engagement in Bukidnon
EU Ambassadors visited Bukidnon with MinDA to strengthen peace and development via the SPADe project, focusing on coffee value chains and cooperatives. See how this partnership drives investment.
Cebu's Adopt-a-Farm Program Aims to Revive Rural Economy
Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs executive orders for the Adopt-a-Farm Program and a new Agriculture Council to accelerate Cebu's post-disaster recovery and ensure long-term food security.
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Army Establishes Demo Farm for MNLF Community in Sulu
The Army's 104th Infantry Battalion sets up a vegetable and root crop demonstration farm in a Sulu MNLF community, empowering 30 members with farming skills for food security and income.
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