A sizzling 48°C heat index was recorded in Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte on Friday, April 21, marking the country’s highest heat index so far in 2023. (Unsplash) Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte on Friday recorded a heat index of 48°C, surpassing the previously-announced all-time high of 47°C in...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) observed the highest heat index on Thursday, April 20 in Dagupan City in Pangasinan and Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City. The heat index in these areas reached 43 degrees Celsius (℃) on...
(PIXABAY) Filipinos across the country experienced yet another hot and humid weather as the observed heat index in 11 locations reached over 41 degrees Celsius (℃) on Wednesday, April 19. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) defines the heat...
The heat index in five areas in the country hit the “danger level” after reaching at least 42 degrees Celsius (℃) on Tuesday, April 18, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. PAGASA said the heat index is the measurement of how hot it...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Guiuan in Eastern Samar registered a heat index of 49 degrees Celsius (℃) on Sunday, April 16, the highest recorded value since March 1, 2023. The heat index in the area reached 49℃ around 11 a.m.,...
MIAMI (AFP)—Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat caught fire down the stretch as they beat the Chicago Bulls 102-91 on Friday to set up a play-off meeting with the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks. *Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat guards DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls during the fourth quarter at...
MIAMI (AFP) — Trae Young scored 25 points as the Atlanta Hawks booked their place in the NBA playoffs after defeating the Miami Heat 116-105 in the opening game of the play-in tournament on Tuesday, April 11. *Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the 2023 Play-In...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public against heat stroke as such illness is possible at this time amid the hot weather this dry season. The DOH said that heat stroke "occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature. In this situation, the body’s temperature rises...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro scored 24 points apiece to lead Miami to a 129-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, April 6, that kept the Heat in the hunt for direct entry into the NBA playoffs. *Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball during the game...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Jimmy Butler scored 35 points as the Miami Heat snapped their three-game losing streak to inflict a damaging 129-122 defeat on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, April 1. *Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat drives against Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks during the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) station in Catarman, Northern Samar recorded the highest heat index observed in the country on Friday, March 31. The heat index in the area reached 45 degrees Celsius (℃) around 12 p.m. Four other stations,...
Is it dangerous to take a bath after being exposed to the scorching heat outdoors? A health expert said no. Public health expert Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon on Thursday, March 30, said taking a bath after sun exposure may help lower and cool down one’s body temperature. “Walang katotohanan...
