Gatchalian seeks Senate probe into Cebu landfill collapseA member of the search and rescue team looks at piles of twisted metal on Saturday, two days after a landfill facility collapsed in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City. MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the landfill collapse in Binaliw, Cebu, which left more than 30 people dead and several others injured. In Proposed Senate Resolution 277, Gatchalian said the circumstances surrounding the Jan. 8 incident raise serious concerns about landfill design standards, operational practices, compliance with regulations and the adequacy of government oversight meant to protect public safety. It also seeks to identify possible legislative and policy measures to strengthen safety standards for landfill operations and prevent similar incidents. Gatchalian noted that the Binaliw tragedy is not an isolated case.

Source: Philippine Star February 01, 2026 16:34 UTC