Photo from the University of the Philippines (Facebook) The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) on Wednesday, April 10 advised teachers whose classes can be completed online to consider shifting to remote or asynchronous learning methods during periods of extreme heat. UPD made the...
(Photo from Pixabay) Brace for another sweltering day, as eight locations could see “dangerous” heat indices of 42 to 44 degrees Celsius (℃) on Wednesday, April 10. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Dagupan City, Pangasinan may...
A heat index falling under the “danger” category is expected in six areas nationwide on Tuesday, April 9, while hot and humid weather may be experienced across the country according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (NOEL PABALATE /...
BANGUED, Abra – The provincial government suspended classes in this province on all levels for four days this week due to extreme heat. Gov. Dominic Valera issued Executive Order No. APR-01, Series of 2024, suspending face-to-face classes and seeking the use of alternative modes of learning on...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said six areas in the country had “dangerous” heat indices on Monday, April 8. (Photo from Pixabay) PAGASA said a heat index of 44°C was felt in Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Bacnotan, La Union...
(Unsplash) Valenzuela City 2nd district Rep. Eric Martinez is proposing the use of a heat index warning system--akin to the typhoon signal system being used by the weather bureau--during summer. Martinez floated this in an interview...
(Keith Bacongco/MANILA BULLETIN) Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas is urging President Marcos to mandate special breaks during times of severe heat to protect workers across all sectors. In a statement, Brosas said Marcos should swiftly issue an...
PUGO, La Union – A 63-year-old man died from heat stroke in Barangay Tavora Proper here over the weekend. Police identified the victim as Carlos Espique. Barangay Kagawad (councilor) Samuel Garcia said the victim was last seen watering plants at around 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. Garcia...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa warned the public of “extreme heat” conditions after witnessing food being cooked outdoors under the scorching midday sun. Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa during an interview with PTV Bagong Pilipinas on April 8....
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Twenty-five towns and cities cancelled face-to-face classes on Monday, April 8, as extreme heat continues to linger on this province. These are: Aguilar – All levels Alcala – Preschool to senior high school Basista – Preschool to senior high school Bautista – All...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, April 8 urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to provide some flexibility to workers who need to work despite the scorching hot weather. Estrada made the appeal after the DOLE issued Advisory No. 17-2022 giving workers an option not...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “dangerous” heat indices may be felt in nine areas in the country on Monday, April 8. (Photo from Unsplash) Based on the PAGASA's latest heat index forecast, Daet, Camarines Norte, has the...
