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Over 103,000 volunteers cleared 369 coastal areas of 466,000 kg of waste in the Philippines' International Coastal Cleanup, nearly matching last year's haul and reinforcing the push for stronger waste management laws.
A mother's final 'Ma' echoes through Cebu as a nine-year-old boy is swept away in a flooded creek. The community mourns a cheerful child taken too soon.
A major scientific report reveals 12.5 trillion tons of ice have melted from Greenland and Antarctica since 1979, accelerating sea level rise and threatening coastal nations like the Philippines.
Butuan City residents face a daily battle for clean water, with some paying up to P800 per cubic meter and health officials warning against unsafe sources. The city government is exploring solutions, but families say reliable access remains a distant hope.
Indonesia's main airport suspends operations as Anak Krakatoa erupts, stranding over 22,000 passengers and disrupting flights across the region.
Amid recent floods, some Philippine communities stayed dry thanks to hidden flood defenses. From BGC's underground tank to Vertis North's rain garden, smart design is proving its worth.
Manila Water Foundation activates its Agapay program to deliver clean water and hygiene kits to thousands of families displaced by severe habagat flooding in Central Luzon and Rizal.
UNESCO experts finish five-day evaluation of Mt. Apo for Global Geopark status. Local leaders and indigenous communities hopeful for a positive decision.
Nearly 3,000 people are missing after a glacial collapse triggered a tsunami-like flood in Nepal and China. Rescuers dig through debris, while survivors wait in agony for news of loved ones.
A catastrophic flood in the Himalayas has killed over 500 people in Nepal and Tibet, with nearly 1,000 missing. Rescue operations have resumed after fears of a new disaster eased.
Southern California faces a dangerous heat wave with temps up to 112°F, wildfire warnings, and possible power shutoffs. Records are falling across the region.
DENR confirms no EIA yet for Pax Silica hub in New Clark City
Pagasa warns of heavy monsoon rains in Luzon and Western Visayas early next week as STS Saudel intensifies the habagat from outside the PAR.
Students in Dumlog, Talisay City wade through a flooded pathway to reach school. The barangay plans a drainage system, but approval is pending. The school may build septic tanks instead.
The southwest monsoon is set to strengthen again in the third week of August, bringing heavy rain to western Luzon and Visayas. PAGASA warns of floods and landslides as two low pressure areas are monitored.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores island in Indonesia has killed at least 20 people and sent thousands fleeing to higher ground, with rescue efforts complicated by landslides.
Taft, Eastern Samar, once known as Tubig for its abundant water, now faces daily water shortages. Residents like Dayan Hilario-Cebreros wait until 2 a.m. for water that often arrives brown and weak. The Taft Water District needs ₱300 million to tap the Taft River, but funding and local government support remain uncertain.
Mandaue City starts dredging Tipolo Creek near A.S. Fortuna Elementary School to protect students and residents from floods, with DPWH help and local coordination.
The southwest monsoon is easing over Luzon, but PAGASA warns that saturated soil still makes floods and landslides likely. Here are the areas at highest risk in the coming days.
The Southwest Monsoon has flooded major roads and barangays across Metro Manila. Here is the complete list of affected areas as of August 9, 2026, from MMDA and local government advisories.