DOLE Bureau of Working Conditions Director Alvin Curada (Screengrab from PTV Bagong Pilipinas livestream) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday, March 7, urged employers to implement heat protection measures for workers, particularly those in construction and factory settings, as...
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...
In its “Year in Search 2024,” Google revealed the Philippines’ top trending searches, reflecting the nation’s growing concern for environmental issues. Leading the list was “heat wave” or “excessive heat,” followed by “climate change” at number six—an indicator of Filipinos’...
NEW YORK -- As heat waves have become more frequent and lengthy because of climate change, an estimated 39 million Americans currently live with migraine, according to the American Migraine Foundation. Half of those with migraine report the weather as one of their headache triggers, according...
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year's destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday found. Scorching temperatures were felt across...
As surging temperatures had unsparingly beaten down energy facilities in this year’s El Niño stricken summer months, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) indicated that ‘heat wave’ will be added as metrics in determining the reliability indices for power facilities, primarily the electric...
Several Metro Manila universities are suspending on-site classes and switching to online learning amid the high heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Manila Bulletin File Photo As PAGASA warned of high heat index until...
ILOILO CITY – In-person classes here were cancelled for the third straight day on Wednesday, April 3, due to extreme heat. Mayor Jerry Treñas has issued Executive Order No. 047-B extending the cancellation of classes to colleges and universities as the heat index continued to register 40 degrees...
ILOILO CITY – Classes in Roxas City were suspended on Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15, due to a heat wave. CLASSES were suspended in Roxas City, Capiz due to a heat wave. (FB) Mayor Ronnie Dadivas issued Executive Order No. 11, Series of 2024, suspending classes in public and private schools...
IF SYMPTOMS PERSISTS Dr. Jose Pujalte, Jr. When Manila heats up past 40°C, it’s time to worry about getting too much of the sun. All of these contribute to the onset of heat emergencies: • High temperatures or humidity • Prolonged or excessive exercise • ...
