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PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 11 areas on Black Saturday

PAGASA warned of heat indexes reaching "danger levels" in almost a dozen areas in the Philippines on Black Saturday, with continued exposure possibly causing heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 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

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

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

Senator presses NAIA, Iloilo airport to resolve aircon issues

A senator urged the managements of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the Iloilo International Airport to fix their air conditioning systems as extreme heat continues to scorch parts of the country. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 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

Amidst heat wave, officials ensure health of Davraa participants

The City Social Welfare and Development Office and the City Sports Development Division made efforts to ensure the well-being and health of the participants in the week-long Davao Regional Athletic Association (DAVRAA) 2024 amidst the heat wave and pertussis (whooping cough) in the city......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 9th, 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

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

No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat

CEBU CITY, Philippines — All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5 until further notice as the summer heat became risky for teachers and students to go out. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Friday issued a memorandum, directing local governments under the province’s jurisdiction to cancel all classes until further notice. READ MORE:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 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