Calasiao, Pangasinan Mayor Kevin Roy Macanlalay suspended all classes in the municipality on Tuesday, April 2, due to extreme heat. He has issued an executive order formalizing the suspension. "Sa bisa ng Executive Order No. 22, Series of 2024, ang klase sa lahat ng antas ng mga pribado...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, April 1, released a list of regions experiencing severe heat that will suspend in-person classes in favor of alternative learning methods to keep students engaged. (DepEd Central Office / DepEd file photo) DepEd said Dagupan City will temporarily...
ILOILO CITY – Close to 500,000 students across Western Visayas were affected by the extreme heat that forced the suspension of face-to-face classes on Monday, April 1. STUDENTS at the Iloilo Central Elementary School in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) “As of 3 p.m. on April 1, the total number is...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the highest recorded heat index on Monday, April 1, was 45°C in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. Photo from Unsplash PAGASA has classified this heat index as "dangerous." Eight other areas in the country...
A group of teachers on Monday, April 1, proposed several adaptive solutions to the Department of Education (DepEd) to protect students and teachers from the extreme heat during the “summer” months. (JOJO RINOZA / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "Unfortunately, those remaining months, April...
Several classes on Monday, April 1, have been confirmed canceled by the Department of Education (DepEd) due to extreme heat. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) DepEd Deputy Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Francis Bringas confirmed in a Viber message that the suspension of classes announced by the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded “dangerous” heat indices in five areas in the country on Sunday, March 31. Unsplash PAGASA said a heat index of 45°C was felt in Catarman, Northern Samar, followed by a heat index of 44°C in...
Ten areas may experience “dangerous” heat indices on Sunday, March 31, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its Highest Heat Index forecast as of 5 p.m. on March 30, a total of 10 areas...
(Unsplash) Senate Committee on Health Charman Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has advised Filipinos to be careful and take precautionary measures amid the searing heat this summer. This, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) identified six areas where the heat index reached "dangerous" levels on Saturday, March 30. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its monitoring as of 5 p.m., these areas recorded dangerous heat...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that hot and humid weather will persist in Metro Manila and across the country on Saturday, March 30. (Photo from Unsplash) “Patuloy pa rin ang epekto ng easterlies o yung mainit na hangin...
Heat indices in 13 areas reached the “danger” level on Friday, March 29, according to the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Actors reenact the poignant journey of Jesus to his crucifixion in Cebu City on Good Friday, March...
