Photo from Pixabay The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, March 9 released updated guidelines to prevent and manage the health impacts of extreme heat, following an order from President Marcos Jr. The new guidelines, outlined in Department Memorandum No. 2025-0114 dated March 7, were issued as...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, March 9 said three weather systems—the shear line, easterlies, and northeast monsoon—will bring cloudy skies and rains to various parts of the country over the next 24 hours. The...
(MANILA BULLETIN) PILI, Camarines Sur--Senatorial candidate Makati City Mayor Abby Binay has raised the need to increase funding for the state weather bureau, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)....
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that on Saturday, March 8, Metro Manila and various parts of the country will experience cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) In its...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said some parts of the country may see a heat index as high as 42 degrees Celsius (°C) this weekend as the warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, known as the easterlies, roll in. In its two-day highest heat...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the shear line and northeast monsoon will continue to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to parts of Luzon over the weekend, while the rest of the country will experience warm and generally dry...
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...
