The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, Nov. 22 that 20 areas in the country may experience dry spell or "below-normal" rainfall conditions for three consecutive months. (PIXABAY) PAGASA’s Climatology and Agrometeorology...
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has assured the public that there will be no water shortage in Metro Manila amid the threat posed by El Niño. (File photo) MWSS Administrator Leonor Cleofas said they have prepared “for the worst” in anticipation of the possible impacts of...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reminded the public to take necessary precautions to avoid heat stroke as the dry season begins. “Hindi po biro ang heat stroke dahil maaari po itong magdulot ng permanent damage sa utak at iba pang vital organs tulad ng puso at kidneys,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) was urged to revert the school calendar of basic education to its pre-pandemic schedule as teachers and students in public schools endure the harsh heat in classrooms during the dry season. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers NCR Union (ACT NCR Union), in a...
The Department of Health urged local government units (LGUs) to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the different resorts as people are expected to flock to such establishments to beat the heat. Checking the quality of resorts can help avoid the spread of illnesses, said DOH Undersecretary and...
The Department of Health (DOH) is reminding the public to keep themselves well hydrated as weather temperature is expected to rise during the dry season. Dehydration and heat stroke are common during this season, especially among senior citizens, said DOH Undersecretary and Officer-in-Charge Maria...
By JAMES TABABA March is the start of summer in the Philippines. Here are five crops that can be planted this month. Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) Cowpea, or paayap, is a leguminous vine planted mainly for its immature pods and seeds, eaten raw or mixed in dishes. The crop residue after harvest is...
To address production problems amid the dry season, a strategy plan is now being developed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to promote the planting of hybrid seeds to 1.5 million hectares of rice land during the dry season. Rice (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) In a recent press briefing,...
PARIS, France -- As much of Europe bakes in a third heatwave since June, fears are growing that extreme drought driven by climate change in the continent's breadbasket nations will dent stable crop yields and deepen the cost-of-living crisis. This photo taken on August 3, 2022, shows the dried "Lac...
A day after the State weather bureau announced the onset of the dry season in the Philippines, Dagupan City in Pangasinan saw the hottest day so far in 2022 as it recorded a sizzling heat index of 53 degrees Celsius (°C) on Thursday, March 17. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reminded Filipinos to keep themselves hydrated this dry season to prevent them from having heat-related illnesses. “Ang atin pong paalala sa ating mga mamamayan ay yung laging rehydration. Laging umiinom ng tubig, iwasan yung sobra, labis na exposure sa init ng...
A generally fair and warm weather condition is expected to prevail in the Philippines due to the easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, March 17. (Unsplash) Easterlies or the warm and humid winds from the Pacific...
