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Heat index in Puerto Princesa City reaches 46ºC

MANILA, Philippines — A dangerous peak heat index of 46ºC (degrees Celsius) hounded Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Monday, while 26 other areas  / locations likewise logged a heat index within the danger category, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa said heat index refers to the measure of the contribution that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

DOH records 34 heat-related illnesses, with 6 deaths

The Department of Health has reported 34 cases of heat-related illness as high heat indices are continuously experienced in different areas in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

17 areas experience dangerous heat index on Wednesday

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that 17 areas in the Visayas and Mindanao experienced a dangerous heat index on Wednesday. Heat index refers to the measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s ability to cool itself. A heat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

6 die of heat stroke in Cotabato village

KIDAPAWAN CITY — Rising temperature in Cotabato province has led to the deaths of at least six residents of a remote village in Makilala town, due to heat stroke, reports from village officials showed. The victims were residents of Barangay San Vicente where the heat index was at an average of 40 degrees Celsius since.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

DOH sa publiko: Iwasan magkape ngayong tag-init

Upang makaiwas sa posibleng heat cramp, heat exhaustion o heat stroke, pinayuhan ng Department of Health ang publiko na iwasan munang magkape kapag matindi ang init ng panahon. The post DOH sa publiko: Iwasan magkape ngayong tag-init first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, April 5.   No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5, until further notice as the summer heat became risky for.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Beat the Heat and Save Money: Smart Tips for a Hot Season

Summer is in and the heat of the sun is just blazing hot, accompanied by a looming El Niño — did I just say it’s hot, like very hot? Amidst this sweltering heat, our electricity and water bills will also increase and melt our budget like ice cubes on a hot summer day. While we […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 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

Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people

Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Braving the Heat

BRAVING THE HEAT. Workers install a platform in front of the San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City on Monday, 25 March 2024. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported that the city's heat index reached 43 degrees Celsius at 1 p.m. the same day. The platform is in preparation for Easter Sunday's "Salubong" mass. MindaNews photo.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

City Heat

A pedestrian shields herself from the scorching heat of the sun in downtown Cotabato City on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The heat index of the city has averaged 41 degrees in the last four days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. MindaNews photo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

MMDA may ‘heat stroke break’ ulit para sa field personnel

RAMDAM niyo na ba ang mainit na panahon? Habang hindi pa idinedeklara ang tag-init season, ibabalik na ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang anti-heat stroke program. Ayon sa MMDA, muli nilang ipatutupad ang tinatawag nilang “heat stroke break” simula March 15 hanggang May 31. Ang layunin nito ay para protektahan ang mga field worker.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

NBA: Hawks hold off Celtics in NBA overtime thriller

Dejounte Murray drilled the go-ahead jump shot in the final second of overtime to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 123-122 victory over Boston Thursday, their second win over the NBA-best Celtics in four days. Murray scored all 11 of the Hawks points in overtime, posting a career-high of 44 to help the Hawks maintain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

NBA: Denver back on top as Porter shines in Miami win

Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points as reigning NBA champions the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 100-88 on Wednesday to reclaim top spot in the Western Conference standings. A low-scoring clash between last year’s NBA Finals rivals saw Denver lead for most of the first half before the Heat edge ahead with a third-quarter.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

NBA: Nuggets make it 3-0, push Lakers to brink of elimination

The Denver Nuggets rallied to push LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs on Thursday. The defending champion Nuggets erased a 10-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Lakers 112-105 in Los Angeles. READ MORE: NBA: Sixers get boost from Embiid’s 50 points to beat Knicks NBA:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Fuel Masters smother Road Warriors in 35-point rout

The Phoenix Fuel Masters blasted the sluggish NLEX Road Warriors to their second-worst defeat in franchise history, 112-77, Saturday at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City, giving the Road Warriors their second straight loss in the PBA Philippine Cup......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

It’s Happy hour for SMB

Then Marcio Lassiter whipped up a storm in the third quarter to reverse the tide and help clear the way to a “routine” 112-103 victory for SMB in the PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the PhilSports Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Infectious pertussis disease rising in Philippines with 54 deaths

MANILA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that the contagious bacterial disease called pertussis continues to spread in the country, noting that 54 children have died from the respiratory disease. From Jan. 1 to March 30, the DOH tallied 1,112 cases, or "almost 34 times that of the same period last year," with 54 deaths. "All 54 deaths are less than 5 years old," DOH.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Celtics whip Suns

Jaylen Brown scored 37 points as the Boston Celtics unleashed a dominant offensive performance to blow past the Phoenix Suns 127-112 on Thursday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

NBA: Celtics ‘Big Three’ score 87 to help Boston blow past Suns

Jaylen Brown scored 37 points as the Boston Celtics unleashed a dominant offensive performance to blow past the Phoenix Suns 127-112 on Thursday. Boston’s big three of Brown, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford combined for 87 points in a dazzling performance against a Suns team looking to avenge last Saturday’s 117-107 home defeat to the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024