Garganera: Probe, Rehab First in Binaliw Landfill Crisis
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera calls for investigation and rehabilitation of Binaliw landfill before decisions on closure or waste-to-energy plant, following deadly trash slide.
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Cebu Inspectors Find Violations at Monterrazas de Cebu Site
Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office and Office of the Building Official report possible ordinance breaches in Monterrazas de Cebu project after drone inspection reveals extensive earth-moving activities.
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.
SunStar Video on Waste Safety and Accountability
A SunStar video highlights critical issues in waste safety and accountability in the Philippines, emphasizing environmental and public health concerns.
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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.
NBI Arrests 3 for Selling Endangered Ironwood on Facebook
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.
MPLRC Addresses Minglanilla Landfill Concerns, Ensures Compliance
Mega Pacific Landfill Resources Corporation clarifies the Minglanilla Sanitary Landfill's full legal compliance, permits, and benefits to the municipality, countering recent alarming statements.
NBI Arrests 3 for Illegal Magkuno Wood Sale in Naga
NBI 7 agents apprehended three men in Naga City for illegally selling endangered iron wood (Magkuno) via Facebook Marketplace, violating forestry laws with a P640,000 transaction.
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.
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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.
Lapu-Lapu City Waste Segregation Fines Up to P5,000
Lapu-Lapu City implements a new ordinance mandating proper waste segregation at barangay level, with fines ranging from P300 to P5,000 for non-compliance to reduce landfill waste.
Sanitary Landfills in PH Are Actually Unsanitary Dumps
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David reveals how Philippine sanitary landfills violate RA 9003, mixing waste and causing environmental damage, with corruption undermining enforcement.
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.
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DENR Proposes Reopening Inayawan Landfill for Cebu Waste Crisis
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources aims to use the closed Inayawan Landfill as a temporary transfer facility for Cebu City's waste, amid a regional solid waste management crisis following the Binaliw landfill tragedy.
Binaliw Landfill Tragedy: Neglect and Environmental Failure
The Binaliw landfill tragedy in Cebu City highlights systemic neglect, with government, operators, and community failing victims. Past disasters and violations underscore urgent waste management reforms.
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.
CCC Urges Water Utilities to Align with Climate Goals
Climate Change Commission Vice Chairman emphasizes water utilities must integrate climate action into operations during Manila Water Sustainability Leadership Talk in Quezon City.
Cebu Landfill Collapse Blamed on DENR 7 Oversight Failure
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera blames DENR 7 for the deadly Binaliw landfill collapse, citing ignored warnings since 2017. The disaster triggers a waste crisis and a high-level probe.
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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.
Marcos Seeks Senate Probe on Cebu Landslide Deaths
Senator Imee Marcos files a resolution to investigate the deadly Binaliw landfill landslide in Cebu City that killed eight. She urges waste-to-energy solutions.
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.
Davao Cenro Weekend Schedule for Waste Certificates
Davao City's Cenro announces Saturday & Sunday operations in January 2026 for Solid Waste Management Certificate renewal. Learn requirements and penalties for non-compliance.
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.
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Lapu-Lapu Fines 18 for Sanitation Law Violations
Lapu-Lapu City fines 18 residents and business owners for violating sanitation codes. Learn about the penalties and the city's clean-up drive. #CleanLapuLapu
Guardians Urge Pampanga LGUs to Enforce Waste Law
Nagkakaisang Guardians calls for stricter enforcement of RA 9003 in Pampanga after reports of illegal dumping. Angeles City EMS acts on incidents near Ospital Ning Angeles.
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.
Cebu City Mayor Supports Upland Development Moratorium
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival supports a moratorium on upland development permits for a safety review. Learn how this move aims to protect watersheds and prevent flooding.
Cebu's Chronic Garbage Problem: A Failure of RA 9003
Cebu City's flooding and soaring landfill costs expose decades of neglecting the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Discover why enforcement, not new laws, is the solution.
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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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