Binaliw Facility Reopens: Safety Questions Linger
Months after a landfill disaster killed 36, the Binaliw waste facility reopens. Councilor Joel Garganera discusses safety, lack of council notification, and accountability.
Months after a landfill disaster killed 36, the Binaliw waste facility reopens. Councilor Joel Garganera discusses safety, lack of council notification, and accountability.
Mangroves are restoring a coastal ecosystem near Inayawan and Mambaling in Cebu City, even beside a closed landfill, providing habitat and reducing pollution.
Discover five stunning flowering trees in Cebu City this summer, from pink trumpet trees to fire trees, and learn the best times to view them for a mood boost.
Cebu City government orders investigation into reports of improper human waste disposal along Colon Street and Carbon Market, citing public health and dignity concerns.
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RecommendedCebu City launches investigation after reports of human waste dumped on Colon and Carbon streets, raising health and worker rights concerns.
Provincial health officials in Cebu are investigating the illegal dumping of medical waste, including used syringes, found along a roadside in Barangay Cogon, Bogo City, raising public health concerns.
The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur has officially handed over a ₱5.998-million seawall in Barangay Balasinon, Sulop, to combat rising tides and storm surges, enhancing safety for residents amid climate change risks.
Governor Lilia Pineda has initiated an urgent dredging project along the Pampanga River, aiming to reduce persistent flooding in low-lying towns like Masantol and Macabebe before the rainy season arrives.
DENR and DPWH in Central Visayas coordinate to build eight dams on Cebu rivers affected by Typhoon Tino, ensuring projects comply with environmental laws under the Central Cebu River Basin Master Plan.
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RecommendedEight dam structures are proposed for Cebu's river systems affected by Typhoon Tino, as part of the Central Cebu River Basin Master Plan for fiscal year 2027. DENR and DPWH officials met to align infrastructure with environmental rules.
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District responds to environmental warnings, emphasizing groundwater is part of a broader strategy including surface water and desalination for sustainable supply.
The Environmental Management Bureau Region 10 recognized FDC Misamis Power Corporation for meeting all environmental regulations, including clean air and water standards, at a Mindanao conference.
The Carcar Water District has presented a P358.11 million expansion of its water supply system and construction of two septage treatment plants to meet growing demand in Carcar City, serving an estimated 140,308 residents.
The 1103rd Infantry Brigade collaborates with the National Irrigation Administration and local barangay governments to strengthen water infrastructure and agricultural productivity in Sulu province.
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RecommendedApproximately 80 Pollution Control Officer trainees from Central Luzon participated in a comprehensive 40-hour training program focused on environmental pollution prevention and regulatory compliance.
Consolacion Mayor Teresa Alegado imposes strict daily limits on waste from neighboring cities following Binaliw landfill closure, citing capacity and environmental concerns.
Mandaue City officials express cautious optimism that the Barangay Binaliw landfill in Cebu City will resume operations before March, following operator commitments to meet DENR environmental standards.
The newly appointed NBI Central Visayas Director announces an investigation into the Binaliw landfill trash slide that killed 36 workers, with ongoing monitoring of related flood control cases.
Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (Cera) warns the Consolacion landfill is approaching a 'catastrophic overload' due to diverted waste, risking a Binaliw-like disaster and linking to Cebu's energy crisis.
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RecommendedResidents of Barangay Polog, Consolacion, Cebu, voice outrage over traffic jams and health hazards from the AESC landfill. Officials demand compliance and permanent solutions. Read more.
Angeles City officials call on barangay leaders and residents to join the fight against pollution in the Abacan River following a recent cleanup drive. Success hinges on community participation.
Police in Negros Island Region destroy over 23,000 confiscated firecrackers worth P437,778. The operation aims to prevent injuries and fires, ensuring public safety after the holidays.
The Davao City Council takes decisive action against a piggery operation accused of polluting the critical Panigan-Tamugan River, summoning the owner to explain alleged environmental violations threatening Davao's future water source.
Environmental groups sound the alarm as Davao's vital water source faces contamination crisis. Calls for immediate investigation into river pollution that threatens public health and ecosystem.