DENR: SRP Garbage Transfer Station Violates Laws
The DENR has ordered Cebu City to clear the SRP of garbage within 60-90 days, citing violations of RA 9003 and lack of environmental permits.
Category : Environmental Laws
MGB Urges LGUs to Use Geohazard Maps for Planning
The DENR-MGB urges local governments to maximize geohazard maps for land-use planning and disaster risk reduction, emphasizing regular updates and integration into infrastructure design.
DENR-EMB 7: No Permit for SRP Waste Transfer
DENR-EMB 7 clarified that Cebu City cannot use the South Road Properties as a waste transfer station without environmental permits. A cease-and-desist order was issued on June 7, 2026.
DILG Probes Trash Dumping at DENR Office Davao
The DILG will investigate the dumping of trash at the DENR office in Davao City. Palace officials say penalties depend on the gravity of any environmental law violations found.
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Cebu Urged to Revamp Waste Management for 2030 Climate Goal
Cebu must urgently reform its waste management to address the global polycrisis before the 2030 climate deadline, warns expert Cherry Piquero-Ballescas.
Cebu Plans Green Parks with Japan Waste-to-Energy Tech
Gov. Baricuatro announces two Green Transformation Parks in Cebu using Japanese tech, but funding remains a challenge. Japan pledges support.
Court Halts Quarrying Over Landslide Risk in Minglanilla
A Regional Trial Court has ordered Jomara Konstruckt and Jomara Agri Foods to stop all quarrying in Barangay Guindarohan, citing grave risk of death for nearby families due to potential landslides.
Cebu Capitol Opposes BRT Station Blocking Heritage View
Cebu Provincial Government objects to proposed BRT station design that may block the view of the historic Capitol building, urging a balanced approach and more detailed visual proofs.
Cardinal David Slams Pattern of Landfill Disasters in PH
Cardinal Pablo David condemns a series of landfill incidents, including collapses in Cebu and Rizal and a fire in Navotas, highlighting systemic failures in waste management compliance.
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Two Arrested in Antique Anti-Illegal Logging Operation
Joint police and environmental officers apprehend two farmers for slash-and-burn farming and illegal firearm possession in Libertad, Antique, seizing valuable logs and a revolver.
DENR May File Charges Over Navotas Landfill Fire
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is considering criminal, administrative, and civil charges against Philippine Ecology Systems Corp., the former operator of the Navotas Sanitary Landfill, following a massive fire that caused thick smoke
SC Issues Writ of Kalikasan Against Illegal Quarrying in Bulacan
The Supreme Court has issued a writ of kalikasan to stop illegal quarrying in the Angat River-Bustos Dam Forest Reserve, citing severe environmental damage and risks to nearby communities.
DENR EMB-Davao Advocates Public Input on WTE Project
DENR EMB-Davao announces public scoping for the Waste-to-Energy project, emphasizing impartiality and community participation, while environmental group Idis opposes it over circular economy concerns.
₱19.5M Hazardous Materials Seized, 11 Chinese Arrested in Raid
Authorities confiscated ₱19.5 million worth of hazardous materials and arrested 11 Chinese nationals during a raid on an illegal battery recycling facility in San Simon town. The operation targeted violations of the Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste Co
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DENR-Davao Files Complaint Against Resort in Mt. Apo Park
The DENR-Davao Region has filed a legal complaint against an inland resort in Mt. Apo Natural Park for alleged violations of the Expanded NIPAS Act, with six more resorts expected to face similar actions.
Cebu Governor Opposes Bantayan Island Condo Project
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has reiterated her strong opposition to The Stria development in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, citing environmental violations and illegal construction in a protected zone.
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.
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.
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 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.
Senate Probe Sought After Fatal Landfill Collapse in Cebu
Senator Risa Hontiveros calls for a Senate investigation into the Philippines' garbage management system following a landfill collapse in Cebu City that killed 36 people, highlighting failures in waste law implementation.
Cebu Demands Justice Before Landfill Reopening After Tragedy
Nearly two months after a waste collapse killed 36 in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City officials resist landfill expansion, demanding accountability and a full investigation before any further trash disposal.
Binaliw Landslide Exposes 26 Years of Waste Law Neglect
The Binaliw Sanitary Landfill collapse reveals systemic failures in implementing RA 9003 for 26 years, highlighting neglected barangay responsibilities and governance gaps in Cebu City's waste management crisis.
Talisay Subdivision Geohazard Review: Penro Seeks Site Plan
The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office requests the approved site development plan for a Talisay subdivision to assess compliance after geohazard concerns emerged, including ground cracks near quarry sites.
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Cebu Landfill Disaster: 36 Dead After Years of Law Neglect
The Binaliw landfill collapse in Cebu City, claiming 36 lives, exposes a systemic failure in waste management. Experts reveal a 25-year pattern of ignoring environmental laws, with daily trash disposal gaps and rising marine plastic pollution threatening
Cebu Landslide Tragedy: Waste Management Failures Exposed
The fatal trash slide at Cebu's Binaliw landfill, claiming 36 lives, reveals a decades-long gap between national environmental laws and local enforcement. Experts warn of a critical disposal gap and rising plastic pollution, with the Philippines leading g
Illegal Lumber Seized in Former Abu Sayyaf Stronghold in Basilan
Environment authorities, backed by the 32nd Infantry Battalion, confiscated illegally cut lauan lumber in the Sampinit Complex, a former haven for the Abu Sayyaf Group in Basilan province.
Lazatin Files Bill to Expand Plastic-for-Rice Program Nationwide
Pampanga First District Representative 'Pogi' Lazatin, Jr. has filed House Bill 7781 to integrate the 'Walang Plastikan, Palit-Bigas' Program into local solid waste management plans across the Philippines, aiming to tackle both waste and hunger.
DENR Tightens Boracay Environmental Clearance Rules
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources strengthens environmental oversight on Boracay, implementing stricter rules for Environmental Compliance Certificates and Certificates of Non-Coverage to protect the island's ecological limits.
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Lapu-Lapu City Imposes Fines, Jail for Vandalism
Lapu-Lapu City Police Office warns of fines up to P5,000 or imprisonment for vandalism under Ordinance No. 16-055-2022, part of the Clean and Green Project.
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