Hottest day (again) in Metro at 38.2 Celsius
Temperatures reached a scorching 38.2 degrees Celsius in Metro Manila on Thursday, again marking the hottest day so far this year, according to state weather forecasters......»»
Metro Manila nangunguna sa ‘Worst Traffic in the World’, ayon sa pag-aaral
NUMBER one sa listahan ng “Worst Traffic in the World” ang Metro Manila. Base sa 2023 TomTom Traffic Index, umaabot sa average na 25 minutes and 30 seconds ang pagmamaneho ng 10 kilometers sa Metro Manila. Ito ay 50 seconds na mas mabagal kaysa sa naitala noong 2022. Ayon pa sa pag-aaral, ang karaniwang ginugugol.....»»
DOTr: Government, PPP projects to solve Metro traffic
The Department of Transportation has committed to solve the traffic congestion in Metro Manila through public-private partnerships after the region was ranked as the worst metro in the world in a mobility index......»»
MMDA questions int l study calling Metro Manila the worst in traffic worldwide
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) cast its doubt on the "2023 Traffic Index," released by transportation data company TomTom Traffic, calling Metro Manila the worst in metro traffic worldwide......»»
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.....»»
PLDT, Chery Tiggo collide in crucial PVL match
The 6 p.m. showdown pits two clubs that own the league’s hottest streak thus far, with the High Speed Hitters on a five-game streak that hiked its record to 7-1 and the Crossovers on a four-game rampage that improve its mark to 6-2......»»
Heatwaves Put Millions of Children in Asia at Risk: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could place millions of children at risk, the UN warned Thursday, calling for action to protect vulnerable people from the soaring temperatures. - Other Media news - Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by climate extremes and rising greenhouse gas emissions, AFP reported.The U.....»»
Red-hot PLDT poised for seventh win
It’s one of the hottest teams in the league against one that is searching for the elusive first win in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena......»»
Kieffer Alas shines brightest in 2024 NBTC adidas All-Star Game
IN the midst of the hottest young guns of juniors basketball, La Salle Zobel guard Kieffer Alas stood tall on Saturday's 2024 Smart-NBTC All-Star Saturday......»»
Extreme Heat as a ‘New Pandemic’: Thousands in PH Cancel Classes During ‘Hottest Year’
(Part 1 of 2) CEBU CITY, Philippines — The decades-old Gabaldon building of Leyte National High School in Tacloban City has narrow hallways, high and dark ceilings, and overcrowded classrooms. On hot and humid days, the rooms can feel stuffy and suffocating, prompting students like Dwight Lebrea, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student, to find ways.....»»
Poe: State of calamity won’t solve Metro traffic
With an estimated P3.5 billion in economic losses incurred per day due to traffic congestion, the government should listen to experts and stakeholders to address the monstrous traffic jams in Metro Manila, Sen. Grace Poe said yesterday......»»
Frasco seeks House probe on Metro Cebu traffic crisis
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco filed House Resolution No. 1592 that directs the House Committees on Transportation and Good Government and Public Accountability to investigate the traffic crisis that is currently affecting Metro Cebu and identify possible solutions to said.....»»
‘Cafe by day, bar by night’: 7 Metro Manila coffee shops that serve cocktails in the evening
Get your caffeine and booze fix in these Metro Manila coffee shops that transform into bars in the after hours!.....»»
Traffic index: 25 mins, 30 secs to travel 10 kms in Metro Manila
Traffic further worsened in Metro Manila in 2023, resulting in an estimated 117 hours – almost five days – lost in traffic congestion last year by every Filipino who had to deal with rush hour every working day......»»
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.....»»
LIST: Onsite classes na 'WalangPasok dahil sa tindi ng init ngayong April 5
SUSPENDIDO ang face-to-face classes sa ilang lugar ngayong araw, April 5, dahil sa napakainit na panahon. Ayon sa latest forecast ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), ang heat index ay posibleng umabot sa “dangerous category” sa ilang parte ng bansa. Paalala ng weather bureau, ang heat index na lagpas 42 degrees Celsius.....»»
NAIA, Palawan sapol ng `danger’ level sa init
Ayon sa Pagasa, ang temperatura na aabot sa 42 hanggang 51 degrees Celsius ay nasa ilalim ng kategoryang “danger” ng mga heat index. The post NAIA, Palawan sapol ng `danger’ level sa init first appeared on Abante......»»
Heat index could hit danger level in 14 areas on Good Friday, PAGASA warns
In its 5 a.m. forecast on Thursday, the agency noted that certain areas could see a heat index soaring up to 44 degrees Celsius (°C)......»»
Makati swelters with 43.5 degrees heat index
The heat index in Makati yesterday reached a “dangerous” level of 43.5 degrees Celsius, according to the city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office......»»
Scorching Heat
Pedestrians brave the scorching heat in downtown Davao City, as the heat index hit 43 degrees Celsius at 1 p.m. Monday, 25 March 2024, according to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. The agency advised the public to observe extreme caution as high temperatures could lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. MindaNews photo.....»»
‘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......»»