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EDITORIAL - Insulating from heat

It may be cold comfort for Filipinos to know that we are not alone in sweltering in the heat of the dry season......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

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

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Thai endures heat, grabs lead at Luisita

Reigning Asian Games gold medalist PK Kongkraphan shone under sweltering conditions, carding an impressive six-under 66 to overtake Hsuan Chen after 36 holes of the $100,000 ICTSI Luisita Ladies International here yesterday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Hot house: Form or function?

Many Filipinos are now suffering from the sweltering heat and the constant reminder from media about how hot it is really doesn’t help, unless it’s just to warn people to limit outdoor activities, etc......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Three economic scenarios

Summer’s just around the corner and it’s increasingly becoming scorchingly hot as if we’re all burning with high fever; but this sweltering heat is nothing compared to tensions in politics that we’ve been seeing over the past several months......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 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

Philippine agriculture loses over 103 mln USD due to El Nino

MANILA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached 5.9 billion pesos (103 million U.S. dollars), Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos said Thursday. Marcos added that at least 3.6 million Filipinos across the country have been affected by the El Nino phenomenon. While the Philippines copes with the sweltering weather, the Southeast Asian cou.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Kongkraphan sizzles with 66 to seize lead in ICTSI Luisita Ladies International

Reigning Asian Games gold medalist PK Kongkraphan delivered a stellar performance under sweltering conditions, carding an impressive six-under 66 to wrest control from Hsuan Chen after 36 holes......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Sweltering at the NAIA

As Holy Week travel began peaking, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport acted up again......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

REVIEW – San Rafael: Reminding us what teaching a love story is for

BOOK REVIEW: San Rafael by Leila Rispens-Noel8 Letters Bookstore & Publishing, 2023 One sweltering afternoon, Isabel headed for the lagoon. She walked through a rocky narrow track with dense cogon and other grasses on either side. Ice-cold water cascaded down the rocky hill, its roar filling the air. The water was crystal clear-clear enough to […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 5th, 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

77 cases of heat-related illness – DOH

As high heat indices continue to affect different areas in the country, the Department of Health reported 77 cases of heat-related illness this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Enjoy up to 50% off in Acerpure’s summer refresh deals

Feeling the intense heat? As we experience unprecedented heat levels, Acerpure has come to the rescue with its air circulators, so say goodbye to sweaty summer woes and enjoy a cool breeze of relief.  Beat the heat with Acerpure’s Summer Refresh Deals, which offer up to 50% off on Acerpure products until June 30, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Cebu gears up for hottest May yet: May 1 temperature to hit 40°C

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu will continue to endure scorching heat as the maximum heat index on Tuesday, April 30, is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius. The following day, May 1, will mark the beginning of the hottest month of the year due to the combination of summer and El Niño. The heat index.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

PAGASA: 36 areas under dangerous heat index classification on April 29

In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, the state weather bureau said that 36 areas in the country will be under the "danger" heat index classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024