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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a resolution for a Senate inquiry into the landfill collapse in Binaliw, Cebu, that killed more than 30 people and injured several others. The resolution highlights concerns over landfill design standards, operational practices, and government oversight to prevent future tragedies. He referenced the 2000 Payatas dumpsite collapse, which buried over 200 people, as a reminder of ongoing risks.

Sabtu, 31 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

In the aftermath of devastating floods in South Africa's Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces—which killed 37 people, caused billions of rands in damage, and prompted a national disaster declaration—the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has warned of serious health threats. Vulnerable communities risk waterborne disease outbreaks from standing water and damaged sanitation, amid limited healthcare access.

Kebakaran lahan gambut di Desa Lapang dan Desa Suak Raya, Kecamatan Johan Pahlawan, Meulaboh, Aceh Barat, telah meluas menjadi 10 hektare akibat angin kencang dan cuaca panas. Petugas BPBD bersama TNI, Polri, dan warga setempat terus berupaya memadamkan api yang masih menjalar perlahan.

Senin, 19 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Sen. Erwin Tulfo stated that the Environment Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources should be held accountable for the deadly landfill collapse in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City, due to an oversight failure that permitted a building's construction in a hazardous area. He expressed dismay over allowing construction near a garbage mountain and pledged a Senate investigation.

Insiden asap beracun di tambang emas PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) Pongkor, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat, pada 13 Januari 2026, memicu rumor ledakan dan ratusan korban jiwa. Namun, otoritas setempat dan manajemen perusahaan membantah klaim tersebut, memastikan tidak ada korban dan seluruh pekerja dievakuasi dengan aman. Penyebab asap diduga dari pembakaran kayu penyangga di level 700 tambang.

Selasa, 13 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Hong Kong's newly elected Legislative Council held its first meeting on January 15, led by president Starry Lee Wai-king, with Chief Executive John Lee outlining priorities for responding to the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po. Discussions centered on relief for displaced residents, rehousing, industry reforms, and anti-bid-rigging measures amid calls for accountability.