BANGUED, Abra – The provincial government suspended classes in this province on all levels for four days this week due to extreme heat. Gov. Dominic Valera issued Executive Order No. APR-01, Series of 2024, suspending face-to-face classes and seeking the use of alternative modes of learning on...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said six areas in the country had “dangerous” heat indices on Monday, April 8. (Photo from Pixabay) PAGASA said a heat index of 44°C was felt in Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Bacnotan, La Union...
(Unsplash) Valenzuela City 2nd district Rep. Eric Martinez is proposing the use of a heat index warning system--akin to the typhoon signal system being used by the weather bureau--during summer. Martinez floated this in an interview...
(Keith Bacongco/MANILA BULLETIN) Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas is urging President Marcos to mandate special breaks during times of severe heat to protect workers across all sectors. In a statement, Brosas said Marcos should swiftly issue an...
PUGO, La Union – A 63-year-old man died from heat stroke in Barangay Tavora Proper here over the weekend. Police identified the victim as Carlos Espique. Barangay Kagawad (councilor) Samuel Garcia said the victim was last seen watering plants at around 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. Garcia...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa warned the public of “extreme heat” conditions after witnessing food being cooked outdoors under the scorching midday sun. Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa during an interview with PTV Bagong Pilipinas on April 8....
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Twenty-five towns and cities cancelled face-to-face classes on Monday, April 8, as extreme heat continues to linger on this province. These are: Aguilar – All levels Alcala – Preschool to senior high school Basista – Preschool to senior high school Bautista – All...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, April 8 urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to provide some flexibility to workers who need to work despite the scorching hot weather. Estrada made the appeal after the DOLE issued Advisory No. 17-2022 giving workers an option not...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “dangerous” heat indices may be felt in nine areas in the country on Monday, April 8. (Photo from Unsplash) Based on the PAGASA's latest heat index forecast, Daet, Camarines Norte, has the...
The Philippine Atmospheric,Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, April 8 said hot and humid weather will continue to be experienced in most parts of the country due to the easterlies. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) In PAGASA’s 4 a.m....
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 11 areas in the country had “dangerous” heat indices on April 7. Photo from Pixabay The highest recorded heat ibdex on Sunday was in Daet, Camarines Norte at 46°C, said PAGASA. PAGASA...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasted that seven areas in the country may experience "dangerous" heat indices on Monday, April 8, and six areas on Tuesday, April 9. (Photo from Pixabay) PAGASA predicts that a heat index of...
