A century-old acacia tree fell on the southbound lane of EDSA-Kamuning in Quezon City early Tuesday, Aug. 18, blocking one lane amid non-stop rain and damaging a concrete sidewalk. The incident occurred at around 4 a.m., with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) first responders...
Former Office of the Vice President (OVP) special disbursing officer (SDO) Gina Acosta said confidential funds were spent on tree-planting activities under the agency 's "good governance programs". Acosta, a hostile witness for the prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte 's ongoing...
Heavy rain and strong winds toppled an old sampaloc tree that blocked a road and tilted two telecommunications posts at the corner of Sct. Albano and Panay Avenue in Barangay South Triangle, Quezon City, on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 16. The tree fell at around 4 p.m., nearly hitting passing vehicles...
A motorcycle rider was injured after a tree fell on him along Don Quijote Street in Sampaloc, Manila, on Sunday night, August 9, as strong winds and heavy rains swept through the city. The rider was traversing the road when the tree suddenly collapsed, striking both him and his motorcycle. He was...
A delivery rider who was taking shelter along Circumferential Road in Barangay San Roque, Antipolo City, died after being struck by a toppled tree and post on Sunday, Aug. 9, amid continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat). Mayor Jun Ynares said the rider was immediately brought to...
BACOLOD CITY - An eight-year-old boy was killed after their house was hit by a fallen palm tree in Purok Fire Tree, Barangay Bulanon, Sagay City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Investigation said the victim was browsing on a phone inside the house along with his mother and female twin...
DAVAO CITY – The city government is leveraging new culinary investments to bolster Davao City 's expanding tourism sector and diversify its dining scene. Department of Tourism-11 Regional Director Tanya Rabat-Tan highlighted the launch of The Wild Tree at Azuela Cove in Lanang on Tuesday,...
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro has urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to ensure the protection of the city’s remaining mature trees and green spaces as the Marcos Highway-St. Mary Avenue Bridge Project (Bridge...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported Monday that 141,880 seedlings were planted in 151 hectares in Western Visayas during the Arbor Day celebration on June 25. Antique planted 48,689 seedlings; Iloilo, 37,692; Aklan, 30,489; Capiz, 19,371; and...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso vowed to expand open green spaces in the city as he joined the observance of Philippine Arbor Day 2026 on Thursday, June 25. Domagoso, together with Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan...
The Caloocan City government reaffirmed its dedication to sustainable environmental programs that will strengthen climate resilience and ensure a more livable city for future generations. This commitment was underscored during the planting of 3,100 seedlings led by Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along”...
LONDON (AP) — A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death. The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it didn 't sprout leaves this spring, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said Thursday. Visitors...
