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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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Jimmy Butler ejected in 4th-quarter scuffle but not before helping Heat top Pelicans 106-95
Jimmy Butler ejected in 4th-quarter scuffle but not before helping Heat top Pelicans 106-95.....»»
DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index
DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Pilipinas Super League: Nueva Ecija notches 11th straight win
The Nueva Ecija Capitals continued to assert their dominance and served notice of their title aspirations as they blew past Cam Norte, 111-90, in the Pilipinas Super League President’s Cup......»»
Red Boosters claim third place in EASL Final Four
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters of Korea claimed the third place honors of the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four after a thrilling Battle-for-Third, 78-76, against the New Taipei Kings of Taiwan on Sunday, March 10, at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City. The Red Boosters banked on the.....»»
Third retail bond issue eyed in Q1
The government will borrow from small creditors in the first quarter as the Marcos administration sets its third offering of retail Treasury bonds in a bid to boost state coffers and finance various projects......»»
Road Warriors overcome 3rd-quarter slump vs FiberXers
Usually struggling in the third quarter, the NLEX Road Warriors flipped the script and ran away with a massive 115-93 victory over the Converge FiberXers in their PBA Philippine Cup clash on Saturday......»»
Economy likely grew by 6.2 percent in Q4
The Philippine economy likely posted a faster growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2023 than in the third quarter, supported by gains in the labor market, according to an economist......»»
Philippines GDP expands by 5.7 pct in Q1
MANILA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 5.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. The latest figure is higher than the 5.5 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, but lower than the 6.4 percent expansion posted in the first quarter of 2023. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that.....»»
‘Dangerous’ heat indices expected in 28 areas on May 28
MANILA, Philippines — Even amid the presence of Typhoon Aghon, 28 areas are still forecast to reach “dangerous” level peak heat indices of above 42ºC (degrees Celsius), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index forecast, the highest index is expected to reach 46ºC, specifically in.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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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.....»»