The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has expressed concern and alarm over the significant impact of dangerous heat indexes recorded around the country on workers. In a statement, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said they are worried regarding the possible health risks that could arise...
Amid the scorching heat of the sun, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has approved the recommendation for its mobile patrol personnel to wear light uniforms as part of the measures to protect them from harmful effects of extreme heat exposure. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 36 areas in the country may experience “dangerous” heat index on Monday, April 29. (Photo from Pixabay) PAGASA said a heat index of 47°C may be felt in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, while...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said an “extremely dangerous” heat index was recorded in Iba, Zambales on Sunday, April 28. (Manila Bulletin file photo) PAGASA said a heat index of 53°C was felt in Iba, Zambales,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 40 areas may record a “dangerous” heat index on Sunday, April 28. Arroceros Forest Park, also known as 'the final lung of Manila,' — based on the reports, Arroceros Forest Park in Manila is...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 44 areas in the country experienced “dangerous” heat indices on Saturday, April 27. (Manila Bulletin file photo) PAGASA said a heat index of 48°C was recorded in Aparri, Cagayan, followed by a...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, April 27, said heat indices in 44 areas may reach "danger" levels. (Pixabay) PAGASA said a heat index of 48°C may be recorded in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, the fourth area where it...
(Noel B. Pabalate/Manila Bulletin) The scorching heat reached a “dangerous” level in 39 areas on Friday, April 26, with Dagupan City, Pangasinan registering the highest heat index of the day at 48 degrees Celsius (°C), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
(MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – The provincial government is adopting a four-day work week amid the extremely high temperatures being recorded during the dry season. Executive Order No. 19 Series of 2024, signed by Gov. Jonvic Remulla on Friday, April 26, states that the compressed...
(Noel B. Pabalate/Manila Bulletin) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that 33 areas, including Metro Manila, are at risk of reaching "dangerous" heat index levels on Friday, April 26. PAGASA said the heat index may reach 47℃ in...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “dangerous” heat indices were felt in 29 areas in the country including Metro Manila on Thursday, April 25. According to these farmers in Greenland Urban Farm in Bagong Silangan in Quezon City...
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) wants to recommend maintaining the current water supply allocation to sufficiently meet the demand during the summer season. MWSS Division Manager Patrick Dizon told Manila Bulletin on Thursday, April 25, that they will be meeting with...