Category : Natural Disasters


Two Dead in Rizal Helicopter Crash, Investigation Continues

A civilian helicopter crashed in Pililla, Rizal, on March 3, 2026, killing two individuals and injuring three others, including the critically injured pilot. Mayor John Masinsin confirmed the incident, noting no houses were damaged, and authorities are in

Fishing Vessel Rescues 15 from Sinking Boat in Basilan

A Mega Fishing Corporation vessel rescued 15 people from a half-submerged motorboat near Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan. The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed the safe recovery and medical assessment of all individuals.

Bacolod Activates Teams After Iloilo Quake

Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya orders Rapid Damage Assessment teams into action following a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in Iloilo. The quake was felt at Intensity 2 in Bacolod, with most schools declared safe.

Cebu Fire Displaces 70, Burns 9 Homes in Barangay Guadalupe

A fire in Sityo Tambis, Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City on March 2, 2026, displaced 22 families or 70 individuals, destroying nine homes. One person suffered burns, but no fatalities were reported as authorities investigate the cause.

Two Dead in Pililla Helicopter Crash; Investigation Underway

A civilian helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal, on March 3, 2026, resulted in two fatalities and three injuries, including a critically injured pilot. Mayor John Masinsin confirmed the incident involved two foreign nationals, with no houses damaged.

Cebu City Fire Damages Homes During Fire Prevention Month

A second-alarm fire in Sitio Tambis, Banawa, Cebu City, damaged nine residential structures and affected 70 individuals, occurring at the start of Fire Prevention Month. Authorities deployed 12 fire trucks and contained the blaze within 42 minutes.

Fire Displaces 11 Families in Lapu-Lapu City

A blaze in Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, destroyed 13 houses, displacing 35 individuals. Authorities responded swiftly, with no injuries reported and ongoing investigations into electrical failure as a possible cause.

Zamboanga Fire Destroys P12M Property, 10 Homes

A devastating fire in Zamboanga City's Baliwasan village destroyed P12 million worth of property, razing 10 homes. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two hours before bringing it under control.

Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Causes Ashfall Across Negros

Twelve LGUs in Negros Island Region report ashfall and sulfuric odors after Kanlaon Volcano's explosive eruption on February 26, 2026, with PHIVOLCS detailing a two-minute event generating a 2,500-meter plume.

Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Causes Ashfall and Evacuations

A moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on February 26, 2026, led to ashfall, shockwaves, and evacuations across 13 cities and municipalities in Negros Occidental, with classes suspended and health advisories issued.

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.

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