The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is seeking potential suppliers for 260 megawatts (MW) of power supply to address the growing demand throughout the summer season. In a statement, Meralco assured its customers that it is working with the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide sufficient supply to...
Warmer days ahead are expected as higher temperatures have been usually recorded during the dry season, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. Sunny skies seen over Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija. The province remains one of the areas under...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has urged private sector employers to adopt health and safety measures to protect workers from possible heat stress in workplaces as the temperature rises. In Labor Advisory 08, series of 2023, the DOLE said one method to decrease extreme heat exposure...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the easterlies and ridge of high pressure area will be the dominant weather systems that may bring hot weather and isolated rain showers across the country during the Holy Week. In a press conference on...
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,...
