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...
The heat index reached dangerous levels in five areas on Thursday, March 30, based on the data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It reached 46 degrees Celsius (℃) in Catarman, Northern Samar; 43℃ in Roxas City, Capiz; 42℃ in...
Tacloban City in the province of Leyte registered the highest heat index on Tuesday, March 28, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA defines the heat index as the measurement of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in...
DAVAO CITY – The urban heat index here is already above normal, Davao City-based environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) Inc. said. Lemuel Lloyd Manalo, IDIS program coordinator, said that the recent heat index over 40 degrees Celsius was already above...
The state weather bureau on Saturday afternoon, March 25, bared that the heat index in three Philippine areas has climbed to the “dangerous” level. Heat index, also called “human discomfort index,” pertains to the apparent temperature that humans perceive. The Philippine Atmospheric,...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James sidelined and their new recruits still getting up to speed, snapped a three-game skid with a 109-103 victory over the NBA-champion Golden State Warriors on Saturday, Feb. 11. Dennis Schroder of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jimmy Butler led a record-breaking shooting display from the free throw line as the Miami Heat edged past the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat shoots the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on January 8, 2023 at FTX Arena in...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Bam Adebayo delivered game-highs of 31 points and 10 rebounds while Jimmy Butler added 26 points to spark the Miami Heat over the Los Angeles Clippers 115-110 on Thursday, Dec. 8. Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on December...
