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...
As recommended by school heads and the Pasig Schools Division Office (SDO), the local government will shorten school hours and shift to distance learning for public elementary and secondary schools (Kinder to Grade 12), including the Alternative Learning System (ALS), starting Monday, March 10, due...
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...
DOLE Bureau of Working Conditions Director Alvin Curada (Screengrab from PTV Bagong Pilipinas livestream) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday, March 7, urged employers to implement heat protection measures for workers, particularly those in construction and factory settings, as...
Emphasizing the need for immediate medical response during emergencies—especially amid the country's extreme heat—the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is urging every household to have at least one trained first aider. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive...
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...
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Darius Garland had 10 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived some sloppiness in the final two minutes to win their 12th straight game, 112-107, over the banged-up Miami Heat on Wednesday night, March 5. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan...
The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified on Wednesday, March 5, that there is no automatic suspension of classes due to extreme heat, but assured the public that preventive measures are in place to protect students and teachers while maintaining learning continuity. Pupils and their guardians...
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...
