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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.

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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.

A peat land fire in Desa Lapang and Desa Suak Raya, Kecamatan Johan Pahlawan, Meulaboh, Aceh Barat, has expanded to 10 hectares due to strong winds and hot weather. BPBD personnel, along with TNI, Polri, and local residents, continue efforts to extinguish the fire, which is still spreading slowly.

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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.

Toxic smoke incident at PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) Pongkor gold mine in Bogor Regency, West Java, on January 13, 2026, sparked rumors of an explosion and hundreds of casualties. Local authorities and company management have debunked these claims, confirming no victims and all workers safely evacuated. The smoke is suspected to stem from burning support wood at mine level 700.

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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.