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...
Amid the suspension of face-to-face classes due to intense heat in thousands of schools , a teachers’ group on Monday, April 29, proposed shortening school days and the “swift” return to the old school calendar to ensure learning continuity and the safety of teachers and learners. (NOEL...
Several Metro Manila universities are suspending on-site classes and switching to online learning amid the high heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Manila Bulletin File Photo As PAGASA warned of high heat index until...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to return to the pre-pandemic calendar this coming school year (SY). (MB file photo/Noel Pabalate) This is instead of a gradual return in SY 2025-2026 that will further...
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...
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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...
