The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, March 19, said it recorded a “dangerous” heat index in La Union reaching 47 degrees Celcius (°C). (Pixabay) PAGASA noted that dangerous heat indices range from 42°C to...
When you wake up, do you feel sweaty? Or after a bath, do you feel hot? You might have checked the temperature on television or your phone and saw it was 36 degrees Celsius (°C)—that's just the "actual air temperature." The "heat index," on the other hand, will show that it is hotter...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, March 16, said it recorded dangerous heat indices in two areas in the country. (Manila Bulletin file photo) PAGASA said a heat index of 47°C was experienced in Virac, Catanduanes,...
Aside from the suspension of classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) allowed schools to implement several adjustments to ensure the safety of students and learners amid unfavorable weather conditions such as extreme heat. ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO “Pagdating naman sa...
ILOILO CITY – Classes in Roxas City were suspended on Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15, due to a heat wave. CLASSES were suspended in Roxas City, Capiz due to a heat wave. (FB) Mayor Ronnie Dadivas issued Executive Order No. 11, Series of 2024, suspending classes in public and private schools...
Schools may suspend face-to-face classes amid unfavorable weather conditions such as extreme heat, the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated on Thursday, March 14. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN FILE) “Nakapaglabas na tayo last year pa ng ating directive, and in effect pa din ang...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez suspended classes on the elementary and secondary levels here for two days due to extreme heat. BENITEZ speaks in a press briefing at the Bacolod City Government Center on Monday, March 11. (Glazyl Masculino) Benitez said that face-to-face...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa issued a warning about the risks of heat-related illnesses during the “summer” season. Photo taken by Arnold Quizol / Manila Bulletin In an interview with TeleRadyo Serbisyo on Monday, March 11, he emphasized that the primary cause of illness...
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic personnel undergo blood pressure monitoring as part of the anti-heatstroke program of the agency, at the MMDA Metro Base along EDSA-Timog in Quezon City on March 7, 2024. The agency also put up a water station that will be used by traffic...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Miami Heat scoring leader Jimmy Butler was among five players suspended by the NBA on Sunday, Feb. 25, for their roles in an on-court brawl between the Heat and New Orleans Pelicans. Naji Marshall of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat are involved in an...
TACLOBAN CITY – A farmer died of cardiac arrest due to intense heat in Barangay Cambadbad, Matag-ob, Leyte, recently. The victim was identified as Rogelio Sumpino. Sumpino was carrying firewood when he suddenly collapsed. Rescuers arrived and brought him to the Rural Health Unit in Matag-ob....
Summertime in the Philippines brings more than just fun in the sun; it also brings with it oppressive heat and humidity that can be difficult to cope with. (Photo by Jhames Pineda) Everyone needs to stay cool and safe, locals and visitors alike, as temperatures rise and humidity levels soar. That...
