Cebu Province has revived a long-standing environmental rule, now requiring all quarry, mining, and development permit holders to actively plant trees, donate seedlings, and build drainage canals within their operation sites.

During the height of Typhoon “Tino” on November 4, a wing van crew and a police officer risked their lives to rescue six people trapped by raging floodwaters in Barangay Cotcot, Liloan, Cebu. An act of bravery that later became controversial after the driver and two helpers were fired for using their company vehicle during the rescue.

A 27-year-old motorcyclist passed away in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City, after colliding with a carabao that had strayed onto the road Monday night.