The Department of Health (DOH) warned of the high likelihood of heat stroke as temperatures soar and reminded the public to remain alert and ensure to stay cool and well-hydrated. (Noel B. Pabalate / Manila Bulletin) DOH Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Albert Domingo explained the importance...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 39 areas in the country may experience “dangerous” heat indices on Thursday, May 2. Photo from Pixabay PAGASA said a heat index of 48 degrees Celsius (°C) may be experienced in Central...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that 33 areas experienced "dangerous" heat indices on Wednesday, May 1. Photo from Pixabay PAGASA recorded heat index of 48°C in CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur, and Catarman, Northern Samar, while...
ILOILO CITY – At least 28 students fainted due to the extreme heat during the opening parade of the San Dionisio town festival in Iloilo province on Labor Day. TWENTY-EIGHT students fainted during a festival performance in San Dionisio, Iloilo on May 1. The San Dionisio Municipal Disaster...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 35 areas may face “dangerous” heat indices on Wednesday, May 1. MB FILE PAGASA said a heat index of 48 degrees Celsius (°C) may be felt in CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur, while heat index of 47°C may be...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that 34 areas experienced a "dangerous" heat index on Tuesday, April 30. Pixabay PAGASA recorded a heat index of 48°C in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and 47°C in Aparri, Cagayan; Central Bicol...
MIAMI (AP) — The good news for the Miami Heat is that the Boston Celtics might not be back in South Florida for a few months. And that’s also the bad news for the Heat. Boston Celtics guard Derrick White scores over Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 39 areas may face “dangerous” heat indices on Tuesday, April 30. Photo from Pixabay PAGASA said a heat index of 49 degrees Celsius (°C) may be felt in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, while a heat...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the heat index in Dagupan City, Pangasinan reached 51°C on Monday, April 29. Pixabay PAGASA said a heat index of 47°C was also recorded in Aparri, Cagayan and Aborlan, Palawan. Meanwhile, in...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has expressed concern and alarm over the significant impact of dangerous heat indexes recorded around the country on workers. In a statement, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said they are worried regarding the possible health risks that could arise...
Amid the scorching heat of the sun, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has approved the recommendation for its mobile patrol personnel to wear light uniforms as part of the measures to protect them from harmful effects of extreme heat exposure. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the...
Amid the suspension of face-to-face classes due to intense heat in thousands of schools , a teachers’ group on Monday, April 29, proposed shortening school days and the “swift” return to the old school calendar to ensure learning continuity and the safety of teachers and learners. (NOEL...
