Category : Environmental Laws


Waste-to-Energy Debate Ignites in Cebu Amid Landfill Crisis

The Binaliw landfill collapse in Metro Cebu sparks a waste crisis, prompting calls to amend laws banning incineration for waste-to-energy solutions, with environmental concerns and legal penalties under RA 9003 and RA 8749.

DENR-Davao Inspects Landfills After Cebu Incident

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.

Davao Group Opposes Waste-to-Energy Amendments to RA 9003

Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability strongly opposes amending the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act to allow incineration, calling for full implementation of existing waste management solutions instead.

DENR Forms Team to Probe Cebu Landfill Collapse

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has established an independent investigation team to examine the Binaliw Sanitary Landfill collapse in Cebu City, following a presidential directive for accountability.

NBI Probes Cebu Landfill Collapse That Killed 36

The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas initiates an investigation into the Binaliw landfill collapse in Cebu City, which caused 36 fatalities and a severe garbage crisis, prompting emergency waste management measures.

Philippine Landfills Fail Laws, Fuel Climate Injustice

Across the Philippines, sanitary landfills operate as dumping grounds, mixing waste types and releasing methane. Leachate contaminates water, harming health and fisheries, while marginalized communities bear the brunt.

DENR to Ask SC for Temporary Use of Inayawan Landfill

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources plans to petition the Supreme Court to temporarily reuse the closed Inayawan landfill as a waste transfer station amid Cebu City's disposal crisis.

DENR Halts Binaliw Landfill After Trash Slide

DENR Region 7 orders Binaliw landfill to stop operations following a trash slide. The operator must submit a compliance plan within 90 days. Read the latest on this environmental emergency.

Cebu City Landfill Collapse: A History of Violations

The deadly Binaliw landfill collapse in Cebu City followed years of environmental violations, management changes, and community protests. Explore the full timeline of events leading to the tragedy.

Illegal Logs Seized in Basilan's Sampinit Complex

Government forces confiscate illegally cut lauan timber in Basilan's Sampinit Complex. The operation is part of the 'Sagip Kalikasan' campaign to protect the province's forests. Read more.

Lake Holon Closure 2026, DENR Cites Event Violation

DENR-Soccsksargen cites Holonman Aquathlon 2025 for permit violation. Lake Holon, South Cotabato, will close Jan 3-Mar 2026 for annual conservation. Learn the details and support preservation.

Lake Holon Events Canceled Over Permit Issues

DENR issues violation notice for Holonman Aquathlon 2025, forcing Race to Lake Holon 2025 cancellation. Organizers defer to July 2026 for compliance. Read the full story.

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