SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Three Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers have died due to heat stroke in Pangasinan. Bernard Tuliao, president of One Pangasinan Transport Federation, said two of the fatalities were members of their group plying the Calasiao-Dagupan route. The third was...
SARIAYA, Quezon -- A biker died from apparent heat stroke in Barangay Bucal here on Wednesday afternoon, May 8. A BIKER died due to apparent heat stroke on May 8 in Barangay Bucal, Sariaya, Quezon. (Photo via Danny Estacio ) Police said the victim was discovered by a resident walking in the...
Following the reported death of a six-month-old baby due to "heatstroke," the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, May 6, reiterated its call for vigilance especially among parents and guardians. Photo from Zekinah Elize Espina DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo, during an...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned of the high likelihood of heat stroke as temperatures soar and reminded the public to remain alert and ensure to stay cool and well-hydrated. (Noel B. Pabalate / Manila Bulletin) DOH Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Albert Domingo explained the importance...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Education denied reports that two teachers recently died of heat stroke in Santa Barbara town, Iloilo province. The DepEd called the report by Iloilo-based XFM Radyo Patrol Iloilo as “highly inaccurate and misleading.” The radio station reported on Tuesday,...
PUGO, La Union – A 63-year-old man died from heat stroke in Barangay Tavora Proper here over the weekend. Police identified the victim as Carlos Espique. Barangay Kagawad (councilor) Samuel Garcia said the victim was last seen watering plants at around 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. Garcia...
(Unsplash) The country’s employers must heed the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) advisory for employers to protect their workers from scorching summer heat, Rizal 4th district Rep. Fidel Nograles said. Nograles, chairman of...
The Muntinlupa City government warned the public about heat stroke as local forecast indicated temperature may reach up to 36 degrees Celsius. According to the Heat Index Forecast by the Muntinlupa City Department of Disaster Resilience and Management (DDRM) for April 3, the heat index may...
(Unsplash) Senate Committee on Health Charman Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has advised Filipinos to be careful and take precautionary measures amid the searing heat this summer. This, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
BACOLOD CITY – An ambulance driver and a stroke patient were killed and three passengers were injured in a road accident in Barangay Bug-ang, Toboso, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, March 6. AN ambulance crashed in Toboso, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, March 6. The ambulance driver and a stroke...
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic personnel undergo blood pressure monitoring as part of the anti-heatstroke program of the agency, at the MMDA Metro Base along EDSA-Timog in Quezon City on March 7, 2024. The agency also put up a water station that will be used by traffic...
Summertime in the Philippines brings more than just fun in the sun; it also brings with it oppressive heat and humidity that can be difficult to cope with. (Photo by Jhames Pineda) Everyone needs to stay cool and safe, locals and visitors alike, as temperatures rise and humidity levels soar. That...
