(Unsplash) As the start of dry season in the Philippines has been declared officially, Filipinos should be mindful of their health amid the rising temperature to avoid heat-related illnesses. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the heat...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reminded Filipinos to keep themselves hydrated this dry season to prevent them from having heat-related illnesses. “Ang atin pong paalala sa ating mga mamamayan ay yung laging rehydration. Laging umiinom ng tubig, iwasan yung sobra, labis na exposure sa init ng...
The highest heat index so far in 2022 was recorded in Dagupan City, Pangasinan at a sizzling 51 degrees Celsius (°C), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, March 12. (Pixabay) “Sa nakalipas po na dalawang linggo,...
• Highest heat index for 2021 was 53℃ in Dagupan, Pangasinan, on May 14. • On Tuesday, June 1, 18 weather stations around the country registered high heat index values that are within the “danger level” for heat cramps or heat exhaustion. • The highest heat index of 51℃ was in Dagupan...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is bringing back its 30-minute “heat stroke break” policy for the benefit of agency personnel who perform their duties under the scorching sun. An MMDA traffic enforcer moving barriers on the road. (Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN) "Our...
MB FILE PHOTO (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The public was reminded to take extra precaution to avoid heat stroke amid the rising temperature amid the dry and warm season The Department of Health (DOH), in an advisory, defined heat stroke as the "most severe form of heat illness when the body...
