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...
American singer-songwriter and internet personality Oliver Tree has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in Brazil at the age of 32, according to multiple media reports. Brazilian news outlets reported that two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning before crashing in...
One of Antipolo City’s upland villages has been targeted for a massive tree‑planting project led by farmers’ groups and supported by volunteers. A new 50-hectare plantation in Sitio Kilingan, Barangay San Jose is expected to transform lives by providing long-term economic security and vital...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is investigating contractors involved in the reported earthballing of trees along Roxas Boulevard to determine whether environmental rules and permit conditions were violated. Recently, a social media video about the reported...
