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...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 30 areas in the country may experience “dangerous” heat index levels on Monday, May 6. Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group PAGASA said Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Aparri, Cagayan may...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 26 areas experienced “dangerous” heat indices on Sunday, May 5. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) PAGASA said Aparri, Cagayan and Guiuan, Eastern Samar had a heat index of...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 16 areas in the country may have heat indices under “danger” level on Sunday, May 5. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) PAGASA said Aparri, Cagayan may have a heat index of 48°C...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 24 areas experienced “dangerous” heat indices on Saturday, May 4. (Photo credit to Manila Bulletin Content Group) PAGASA said a heat index of 48°C was felt in Aparri, Cagayan,...
(Unsplash) Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is prodding the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to come up with more granular and location-specific heat indices that will help schools and local...
With the heat index continuing to rise in the Philippines, Filipinos have had no choice but to turn to electric fans and air conditioners to cool down. Beating the heat, however, comes with a heavy price. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, May 4, reported a total of 77 heat-related illness cases from Jan. 1 to April 29. Photo from DOH It noted that of these cases, seven were reported deaths. DOH Event-based Surveillance and Response System identified a demographic vulnerability, with...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 30 areas including Metro Manila may experience “dangerous” heat indices on Saturday, May 4. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) PAGASA said Ninoy Aquino International Aiport (NAIA) in...
Around 8,000 schools nationwide were under Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs) on Friday, May 3, as face-to-face classes remained suspended due to hot weather. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Based on the data from the Department of Education (DepEd), a total of 7,949 out of 47,678 schools across...
(MB Visual Content Group) Twenty-five areas experienced a heat index that fell into the "danger" category on Friday, May 3, based on the data of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Dagupan City, Pangasinan recorded the highest heat index of the...
