Disasters & Emergency Response
Philippines landfill collapse
Rescue workers are trying to find dozens of people trapped under a collapsed landfill in the Philippines. At least four people have been confirmed dead. The incident took place on Thursday, with more than 100 workers on site at the time. — January 10, 2026
2 earthquakes hit the Philippines hours apart
Two earthquakes struck the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday, prompting evacuations and causing damage across the region. The first had a magnitude of 7.4, and the second had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8. — October 11, 2025
Videos of earthquake that shook the Philippines
A powerful earthquake has killed at least 69 people in the Philippines as rescuers race to find survivors. The quake severely damaged buildings across the Cebu Province and forced residents to flee. — October 02, 2025
Philippines braces for typhoon Usagi, fifth major storm to hit in three weeks
Residents were taking shelter as a powerful typhoon approached Cagayan province in the Philippines. — November 14, 2024
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Responds to Catastrophic Oil Spill
PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan, has directed the deployment of three 44-meter multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) to augment the ongoing oil spill response operations in Bataan. — July 25, 2024
PCG revises MV Trisha Kerstin 3 survivor count to 293
- February 13, 2026
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1 dead, 38 missing in Cebu City landfill collapse
- January 9, 2026
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‘Like It Was the End of the World’: A Million Flee From Typhoon in the Philippines
- November 10, 2025
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Strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
- October 10, 2025
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Philippines earthquake death toll rises to at least 69 as Cebu hospitals struggle
- October 1, 2025
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