Category : Natural Disasters


Fire Destroys 89 Homes in Bacolod, Displacing 849

A devastating fire in Bacolod City on February 27, 2026, destroyed 89 houses, affecting 204 families and 849 individuals. The blaze, which started in a residential area, spread rapidly due to narrow access routes, hindering firefighting efforts.

Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Impacts 12 Negros LGUs

A moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on February 26, 2026, caused ashfall and a sulfuric smell across 12 local government units in Negros Island, prompting class suspensions and safety advisories.

Shear Line Hits Davao, 84,000 Affected, 8 Dead

The Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region reports severe impacts from the shear line, with 84,208 individuals affected, 8 casualties, and widespread flooding and landslides disrupting communities.

Avalanche Rescue Ops Continue at Lake Tahoe

Authorities are conducting ongoing search and rescue efforts for three skiers buried by an avalanche in the Castle Peak area near Truckee, California. Nine backcountry skiers were initially trapped, with six successfully rescued and hospitalized.

Wildfires Force Evacuations in Tyrone, Oklahoma

Residents in Tyrone, Oklahoma, have been evacuated due to widespread wildfires, with injuries reported among emergency responders. The fires have spread to Beaver, Texas, and Woodward counties, consuming thousands of hectares in Kansas and Oklahoma.

PCG Ends Search for Missing MBCA Amejara in Davao Gulf

The Philippine Coast Guard has officially terminated search and retrieval operations for the missing motorbanca MBCA Amejara after a month-long mission. Six fatalities were confirmed, nine remain missing, and one survivor was rescued during the extensive

More Bodies Recovered from MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Wreck

The Philippine Coast Guard has recovered two more bodies from the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 shipwreck, bringing the death toll to 64. Meanwhile, solemn military honors were rendered for Staff Sergeant Windel Sabuyas Jr., who died in the tragedy.

Iloilo Fire Displaces 366, Destroys 80 Homes

A devastating fire in Barangay Benedicto, Jaro, Iloilo City has displaced 366 individuals from 106 families, destroying 80 homes. Authorities are investigating the cause while the city government pledges financial assistance to victims.

342 Asturias Families Get New Homes Post-Typhoon Tino

A total of 342 families impacted by Typhoon Tino in Asturias, Cebu will receive new houses through a pioneering partnership between the town, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Care Philippines.

PCG Divers Recover Body from MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Wreck

Technical divers of the Philippine Coast Guard have recovered another male cadaver from the wreck site of MV Trisha Kerstin 3, increasing the total fatalities to 54. The divers resumed operations after undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy following 16 day

PHP321M Aid Ordered for Basyang-Affected Areas

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the immediate release of PHP321 million in financial assistance to 34 provinces and 8 cities devastated by Tropical Storm Basyang and shear line effects, aiming to accelerate recovery efforts.

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