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Polish PM Tusk issues warning about Europe entering pre-war era

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has issued a stark warning about the growing tension in Europe, stating that the continent is now in a “pre-war.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Stone tools in Ukraine offer oldest evidence of humans in Europe

Until now, the oldest-known evidence of humans in Europe was about 1.2-1.1 million years old from a site called Atapuerca in Spain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

MOU on crude coconut oil export to Europe

The Philippine Coconut Authority has inked a memorandum of understanding with Ares Merchants Philippines Inc. and Limketkai Manufacturing Corp. to jointly produce mosh moah free or EU-compliant crude coconut oil to be refined by the first Filipino-owned refinery in Europe......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

GCash gets BSP nod to enter Europe, ME

E-wallet leader GCash has received the green light from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to offer financial services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Europe and the Middle East......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

German FM: Rising tensions in SCS a concern for Europe

Rising tensions in the region and China’s dangerous actions against the Philippines as well as developments in the South China Sea are of concern for Europe, Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

More granular, location-specific heat indexes sought

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) should come up with more granular and location-specific heat indexes to guide schools and local government units to remove the “arbitrariness” in class suspensions because of extreme heat, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Aparri, Cagayan heat index expected to hit 48°C

MANILA, Philippines — Aparri in Cagayan is expected to hit the highest heat index on Sunday at 48 degrees Celsius (°C), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s forecast, Dagupan City in Pangasinan might also experience extreme heat at 47°C, followed by Virac in Catanduanes at 45°C. Apart.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heat, jeepney strike

Manila, Philippines - The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.Extreme heat has scorched Southeast Asia in recent weeks, prompting thousands of schools to suspend in-person operations and authorities to issue health warnings.Many schools in the Philippines have no a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Mandaue City dad pushes ‘heat break’ for field workers

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A councilor in Mandaue City is advocating for a ‘heat break’ for the city’s field personnel to shield them from extreme heat and ensure a safe and conducive work environment. Councilor Joel Seno proposed his resolution during the city council’s regular session on Monday, April 22. Under the draft resolution, field.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Dole-Davao urges employers to adopt WFH setup amid extreme heat

AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Labor and Employment-Davao Region (Dole-Davao) said that they encourage employers in the region to adopt a work-from-home (WFH) setup amid extreme temperatures caused by the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index

DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

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

Extreme weather, economic downturn top risks for Philippines – WEF

Extreme weather events, an economic downturn and shortage in energy supply are the top risks seen in the Philippines for the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 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