The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 25 areas may still experience a heat index that is considered “dangerous” on Friday, May 10. PAGASA warns that a dangerous heat index ranges from 42 degrees Celsius (°C) to 51°C, which...
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 26 areas, including Pasay City, experienced a “dangerous” heat index on Thursday, May 9. For the fourth consecutive day, Dagupan City, Pangasinan recorded the highest heat index at 47 degrees...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) explained on Thursday, May 9, the benefit package that includes increased cover services for heat-related illnesses. (Photo from PhilHealth) In a Bagong Pilipinas interview, Philhealth Acting Vice President Corporate Affairs Group Rey Baleña...
SARIAYA, Quezon -- A biker died from apparent heat stroke in Barangay Bucal here on Wednesday afternoon, May 8. A BIKER died due to apparent heat stroke on May 8 in Barangay Bucal, Sariaya, Quezon. (Photo via Danny Estacio ) Police said the victim was discovered by a resident walking in the...
As surging temperatures had unsparingly beaten down energy facilities in this year’s El Niño stricken summer months, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) indicated that ‘heat wave’ will be added as metrics in determining the reliability indices for power facilities, primarily the electric...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 25 areas may still experience a heat index that is considered “dangerous” on Thursday, May 9. PAGASA warns that a dangerous heat index ranges from 42°C to 51°C, which means a person is...
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded 25 areas reaching a “dangerous” level of heat index on Wednesday, May 8. Dagupan City, Pangasinan recorded the day’s highest heat index at 48 degrees Celsius (°C). Meanwhile, a heat...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 18 areas may still experience a heat index that is considered “dangerous” on Wednesday, May 8. PAGASA said a heat index between 42 degrees Celsius (°C) and 51°C...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 20 areas experienced “dangerous” heat indices on Tuesday, May 7. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) PAGASA said a heat index of 47°C was felt in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, followed...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 37 areas in the country may have “dangerous” heat indices on Tuesday, May 7. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) PAGASA said a heat index of 46°C may be felt in Dagupan City, Pangasinan,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Clark Airport in Pampanga had experienced a “dangerous” heat index of 50°C on Monday, May 6. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) PAGASA said 32 other areas experienced heat indices...
Following the reported death of a six-month-old baby due to "heatstroke," the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, May 6, reiterated its call for vigilance especially among parents and guardians. Photo from Zekinah Elize Espina DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo, during an...
