Category : Natural Disasters


Fire Destroys 1,000 Houses in Tawi-Tawi, Displaces 5,000

A devastating four-hour fire in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, destroyed around 1,000 stilt houses made of light materials, displacing approximately 5,000 individuals. Strong winds hampered rescue efforts, but no fatalities were reported.

MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Sinking: Death Toll Now 42

The Philippine Coast Guard confirms the recovery of two more bodies, bringing the total fatalities from the January 26 passenger vessel sinking in Basilan to 42. Authorities coordinate to finalize the casualty count.

MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Death Toll Rises to 42

Philippine Coast Guard confirms 42 fatalities from MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking after recovering additional bodies. Investigation into safety violations continues as survivors remain at 316.

Multicab Accident Injures 8 in Minglanilla Fiesta

A multicab driven by a barangay captain lost brakes and hit eight individuals celebrating a fiesta in Barangay Candulawan, Minglanilla. Victims are in stable condition, with the driver cooperating and covering medical costs.

Death Toll Hits 39 in Basilan Ferry Sinking

The Philippine Coast Guard reports three more bodies recovered from the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, bringing the total fatalities to 39. Authorities continue search efforts amid conflicting passenger counts and challenging sea conditions.

Cebu P708M for Northern Cebu Quake Recovery

The Cebu Provincial Government commits P708.1 million as initial funding for a P19.28 billion three-year rehabilitation plan following the 2025 magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu.

Ferry Sinking Death Toll Rises to 37 in Basilan

The death toll from the January 26 passenger ferry sinking off Basilan has increased to 37 as Philippine Coast Guard-led search and retrieval operations persist, with three more bodies recovered.

Two More Bodies Found in Basilan Sea Tragedy

Philippine Coast Guard recovers two additional bodies from the Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking, raising the death toll to 31 as search operations continue in Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan.

Arayat Dike Collapses Again, Damaging Over 20 Homes

More than 20 houses were damaged after a controversial dike in Barangay Candating, Arayat, Pampanga collapsed on Friday afternoon. This marks the second failure of the flood control structure, prompting DPWH to plan legal action and seek expert solutions.

Yacht Fire in Tingloy, Batangas: 7 Crew Rescued Safely

A motor yacht, M/Y Allusive, caught fire while sailing in Tingloy, Batangas waters. The Philippine Coast Guard rescued all seven Filipino crew members, with no injuries reported. The incident is under investigation for a possible electrical failure.

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