Emphasizing the need for immediate medical response during emergencies—especially amid the country's extreme heat—the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is urging every household to have at least one trained first aider. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive...
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the heat index in four areas in Luzon reached “danger” levels on Thursday, March 6. The heat index in Dagupan City peaked at 45 degrees Celsius (°C), while it reached 42°C in Iba,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, March 6 said a weak northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” may only affect Batanes, while the warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, or the “easterlies,” will remain the dominant weather system in...
PAGASA Heat index in five areas in Luzon reached the “danger” classification on Wednesday, March 5, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). A heat index between 42 to 51°C is considered dangerous, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, March 5 that the easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, will continue to be the country's dominant weather system. PAGASA said the easterlies will bring scattered rains and...
Pupils and their guardians use umbrellas to protect themselves from the scorching heat in Quezon City on March 3, 2025. (Photo by Santi San Juan / MANILA BULLETIN) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Tuesday, March 4, urged nationwide vigilance to mitigate the health risks related to rising heat...
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that this year’s warm and dry season will be "usual," as temperatures may be milder than the extreme heat experienced during the El Niño in 2024. PAGASA-Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section...
With classes suspended due to high temperatures, teachers' groups are calling on authorities to take urgent action as extreme heat poses serious risks to students' health and disrupts learning in schools. Pupils and their guardians use umbrellas to combat the heat in Quezon City on March 3, 2025....
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, March 4 said most areas in the country will experience warm and humid weather with some rain showers caused by the winds coming from the Pacific Ocean, also known as “easterlies.” PAGASA...
Photo from Pixabay The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the heat index in Dagupan City, Pangasinan may reach 42 degrees Celsius (°C) on March 4 and 5, based on the two-day heat index forecast released on Monday, March 3. PAGASA...
Mayor Francis Zamora San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora issued an executive order on Monday, March 3, adjusting class hours in the city's public schools in an effort to ensure its learners' health and safety against extreme heat. Executive Order No. FMZ-193, Series of 2025 implements an adjusted...
Mayor Marcy Teodoro Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro issued on Monday, March 3, an executive order automatically suspending face-to-face classes in all levels of public and private schools in the city once an extreme heat index is forecast by the weather bureau in Metro Manila. Under Executive...
