Photo from Pixabay The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, March 9 released updated guidelines to prevent and manage the health impacts of extreme heat, following an order from President Marcos Jr. The new guidelines, outlined in Department Memorandum No. 2025-0114 dated March 7, were issued as...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said some parts of the country may see a heat index as high as 42 degrees Celsius (°C) this weekend as the warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, known as the easterlies, roll in. In its two-day highest heat...
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the heat index in four areas in Luzon reached “danger” levels on Thursday, March 6. The heat index in Dagupan City peaked at 45 degrees Celsius (°C), while it reached 42°C in Iba,...
BACOLOD CITY – This city and three other local government units in Negros Occidental suspended face-to-face classes on Thursday, March 6, and Friday, March 7, due to extreme heat. Mayor Albee Benitez issued an executive order late Thursday morning cancelling in-person classes from pre-school...
Malacañang assured the public that the government will urgently take action should the country experience a shortage in water supply amid the rising temperatures. File photo Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this as local government units declared class...
CAVITE – Mayor Denver Chua announced the suspension of classes in Cavite City on Thursday, March 6, due to extreme heat. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, March 5, Chua said that classes at all levels in both public and private schools will be canceled as temperatures continue to rise....
PAGASA Heat index in five areas in Luzon reached the “danger” classification on Wednesday, March 5, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). A heat index between 42 to 51°C is considered dangerous, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, March 5 that the easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, will continue to be the country's dominant weather system. PAGASA said the easterlies will bring scattered rains and...
CAVITE – Gov. Athena Tolentino announced the suspension of classes on March 5, 2025, due to the expected extreme heat. In a Facebook announcement, Tolentino said classes are cancelled in all levels across public and private schools. The governor also reminded her constituents to stay...
Pupils and their guardians use umbrellas to protect themselves from the scorching heat in Quezon City on March 3, 2025. (Photo by Santi San Juan / MANILA BULLETIN) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Tuesday, March 4, urged nationwide vigilance to mitigate the health risks related to rising heat...
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that this year’s warm and dry season will be "usual," as temperatures may be milder than the extreme heat experienced during the El Niño in 2024. PAGASA-Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section...
Photo from Pixabay The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the heat index in Dagupan City, Pangasinan may reach 42 degrees Celsius (°C) on March 4 and 5, based on the two-day heat index forecast released on Monday, March 3. PAGASA...
