Environment

Philippine Geriatric Center Approved: A Lifeline for Senior Citizens

MANILA (February 4) — The Senate on Monday approved a landmark measure creating the Philippine Geriatric Center (PGC), a specialized hospital aimed at providing comprehensive, dignified, and accessible healthcare...

New Maguindanao del Norte Police Chief Takes Helm Amid Security Challenges

SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte (February 4) — A new police chief has taken charge of Maguindanao del...

Mambajao Commits to Long-Term Reforestation as Climate Risks Rise in Camiguin

MAMBAJAO, Camiguin  (February 4) — With island communities increasingly exposed to flooding, riverbank erosion, and climate-driven extreme weather,...

Survivors Press Accountability as Safety Lapses Emerge in Basilan Ferry Tragedy

ZAMBOANGA CITY (February 4) — As grieving families search for answers weeks after the sinking of MV Trisha...

 10-Year Education Reset Approved by Senate

MANILA (February 4) — The Senate on Monday adopted a sweeping 10-year reform blueprint that seeks to reverse...
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After Deadly Landslide, DPWH Reopens Key Bukidnon–Davao Road — But Hazard Concerns Remain

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (January 16) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday partially reopened a vital highway linking Bukidnon...

Substandard flood projects leave Buhangin residents wading in water as NBI eyes DPWH execs

DAVAO CITY (January 14) — For residents of Barangay Buhangin, flooding has become an all-too-familiar ordeal — one they say has not eased despite...

DENR Flood Framework Promises Change, But Mindanao Faces Policy vs. Reality Gap

COTABATO CITY (January 13) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has drafted a National Flood Management Framework aimed at unifying flood-control...

Mati nickel mining firm touts P20M yearly IP support as calls grow for stronger environmental accountability

DAVAO CITY (January 10) – A nickel mining firm operating in Mati City said it allocates at least PHP20 million annually for Indigenous Peoples...

‘We don’t want to bury another child’: BARMM moves to vaccinate 577,000 children after deadly measles outbreak

COTABATO CITY  (January 9) — When measles swept through parts of the Bangsamoro region last year, many parents did not realize how dangerous the...

Davao City strengthens climate resilience with vacuum jetting truck amid rising flood risks

DAVAO CITY (January 7) — In response to increasing extreme rainfall and persistent urban flooding, the Davao City government has acquired a heavy-duty vacuum...
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