Prepare for a week of extreme heat, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts continuous scorching temperatures throughout the country. Based on the PAGASA’s weekly weather outlook, the entire archipelago will have mostly sunny to...
Following its announcement of alternate uniforms for teaching and non-teaching personnel amid the hot weather, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, April 16, clarified there are no “prescribed colors” for the DepEd collared shirts. Photo taken at Latian Elementary School Alabel...
Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian (Senate PRIB) Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is pushing for the digital transformation of the basic education sector to provide for the proper implementation of remote learning amid the extreme summer heat....
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...
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...
(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...
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...
CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) assured the presence of policemen on the ground despite the extreme heat. Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of PRO-7 chief Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin, said extreme heat is not a reason to pull policemen out of the...
CEBU CITY – Classes in public schools in the province of Cebu have been suspended due to the extreme heat. Emphasizing that the extreme heat is risky for students, Gov. Gwen Garcia on Friday, April 5, issued a memorandum ordering mayors and the Department of Education to suspend classes. “Due...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor John Dalipe has issued an executive order formalizing guidelines for class suspension and flexible work arrangements for government offices due to the severe heat in this city. DALIPE (FB) Dalipe released Executive Order 2024-25, an order providing the implementing...
TACLOBAN CITY – The University of the Eastern Philippines in Catarman, Northern Samar, has implemented online classes starting Friday, April 5, due to extreme heat. Cherry Ultra, UEP president, issued a memorandum for the implementation of online classes for undergraduate, law, and...
