The heat index in Borongan, Eastern Samar soared to 48 degrees Celsius (°C) on Monday, May 11, the highest recorded so far this hot and dry season, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Several other areas across the country also...
Despite a tropical storm approaching the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), several areas across the country still recorded dangerous heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 44°C on Friday, May 8, based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in several parts of the country as the easterlies remain the dominant weather system in the next two to three days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, May 3. Weather...
Weather experts advised local authorities in Mindanao and most part of the Visayas for the possible adverse effects of rains and thunderstorms as a result of the easterlies. Easterlies are warm, moist winds blowing from the Pacific Ocean towards the Philippines and other tropical areas and often...
Scorching conditions were felt across parts of the country on Monday, April 27, as 16 areas, including Metro Manila, reached danger-level heat index values ranging from 42°C to 46°C, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Dagupan...
Easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, will continue to affect a large part of the country, bringing hot and humid conditions along with isolated to scattered rain showers in some areas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on...
The Quezon City government led the country’s first Urban Heat and Drought Summit to advance coordinated, science-based action against extreme temperatures in urban areas. The initiative was driven by heat indices reaching up to 46°C in the city in 2024 and 2025, underscoring growing risks to...
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — LaMelo Ball made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell 's attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets beat Miami, 127-126, in a wild start to the NBA 's play-in games, eliminating the...
Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) reminded chiefs of police offices and unit commanders to strictly enforce measures intended to ensure the well-being of their personnel, especially those assigned in beat patrol, amid the scorching heat of the...
As temperatures rise during the dry season, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) assured its members that coverage for heat-related illnesses is in place. In a statement on Friday, April 10, the health state insurer reminded members that inpatient benefit packages for common...
Filipinos can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms across Metro Manila and the rest of the country on Easter Sunday, April 5, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 5 a.m. bulletin,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Good Friday, April 3, warned of hot and humid weather conditions across most parts of the country as easterlies continue to dominate the prevailing weather system. In its weather forecast, PAGASA said the...
