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48ºC heat index hounds Aparri, Cagayan – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — A scorching 48ºC heat index hounded Aparri, Cagayan on Tuesday while 30 other areas / locations likewise experienced a dangerous heat index, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa defines heat index as a measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

6 areas hit dangerous heat index hits on Monday

MANILA, Philippines — Six areas experienced a dangerous peak heat index on Monday according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index as of  5:00 p.m., Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Bacnotan, La Union both had a 44ºC (degrees Celsius) heat index. Meanwhile, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Puerto.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Mindoro heat index could reach 42 Celsius – Pagasa

Mindoro is expected to sizzle today with heat index to reach as high as 42 degrees, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), which warned the public to guard against heat stroke and heat cramps......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

11 areas to reach ‘danger’ level heat index on Black Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in 11 areas of the country is expected to reach the “danger” level on Black Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Based on its forecast as of 5 p.m. on Friday, the following areas will fall under the “danger” category today: READ:Pagasa: Heat index.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today

At least 36 areas can still experience “danger” heat index of between 46 and 42 degrees Celsius today, despite the rains being experienced in many areas in the country, according to the two-day forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News13 hr. 31 min. ago

Rain hits Metro Manila amid extreme heat

Rain brought by localized thunderstorms hit parts of Metro Manila, providing relief to the public amid the high heat index of 45 degrees Celsius yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Grassfire hits Chocolate Hills; high heat eyed

A grassfire burned two mounds of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol Tuesday night amid extreme heat experienced nationwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Northern Luzon areas adopt 4-day work week due to heat

The city of Cauayan in Isabela and the municipality of Santa in Ilocos Sur have adopted a four-day work week scheme due to extreme heat......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

DepEd tells public schools to hold online classes from April 29 to 30

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed public schools nationwide to shift to online classes from Monday (April 29) to Tuesday (April 30), due to the upcoming transport strike by Piston and amid the extreme heat. “In view of the latest heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Workers seeking paid ‘heat leaves’

Workers are seeking a revision of the “no work, no pay” arrangement for those opting to take a leave of absence due to extreme heat......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Labor group pushes for worker protections as heat soars

National labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) stressed on Sunday that extreme heat is a “health and safety hazard that must be met with responsive measures.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 8 due to extreme heat

Several classes in the country have been suspended or adjusted due to “high heat conditions.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Heat index sa QC posibleng umabot ng 40°C ngayong araw

PINAG-IINGAT ng Local Government Unit ng Quezon City ang mga mamamayan dahil sa matinding init ngayong araw, Huwebes, April 4. Base sa data na inilabas ng iRISE UP, may tsansang umabot aa 40°C ang heat index sa lungsod at may babala itong “Extreme Caution”. Ang iRISE UP ay isang makabagong pamamaraan sa pag-check sa mga.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 1 to 2 due to extreme heat

Several classes in Visayas and Mindanao have been suspended or adjusted  due to “high heat conditions.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

‘Extreme danger heat index seen in May’

The cities of Puerto Princesa in Luzon and Cotabato in Mindanao sizzled with a heat index of 42 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to state meteorologists......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Scorching schools: How heat worsens conditions of poor students in PH

[This is the second and last part of a special report on how extreme heat in 2023 impacted the education sector in the Philippines. Click here for the first part.] CEBU CITY, Philippines – The same analysis by Cebu Daily News Digital (CDN Digital) showed that even private schools, which usually have better facilities and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Public cautioned vs high heat index, scattered rains

AMID the many activities for the Araw ng Dabaw, participants in the festivities are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat brought about by the El Niño season......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

TikTok facing ban in America; penalized $384 million in Europe

The US House of Reps has passed a bill to ban TikTok unless it cuts ties to Communist China. Chinese parent ByteDance must sell TikTok to another nationality in six months or be shut down......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

China launches Southeast Asia outreach amid tensions with Philippines

Taipei, Taiwan - China launched a fresh round of diplomatic outreach to Southeast Asia this week, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto Monday and foreign ministers from Laos, Vietnam and East Timor began to arrive in Beijing Tuesday.The diplomatic charm offensive comes amid territorial disputes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, and efforts by t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

China says Philippines ignored South China Sea proposal as tensions rise - BBC.com

China says Philippines ignored South China Sea proposal as tensions rise BBC.com.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024