Schoolchildren in flooded area receive school supplies from DAR
About 135 schoolchildren from Lope de Vega, Northern Samar receive school supplies from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)......»»
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......»»
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......»»
42 areas under risk of dangerous heat index on April 28
State weather bureau PAGASA reported that the heat index in 42 areas across the country, including parts in Metro Manila, is expected to reach the dangerous levels on Sunday......»»
PAGASA: 33 areas under dangerous heat index classification on April 26
Thirty-three areas in the Philippines are expected to experience scorching temperatures of up to 47 degrees Celsius (°C) on Friday, state weather bureau PAGASA reported......»»
Davao Region faces dry spell despite weakened El Niño: Pagasa
SOME areas in the Davao Region will continue to experience dry conditions from April to May 2024, with a 60 percent reduction in rainfall, despite the weakened effect of the El Niño phenomenon......»»
Programs vs sexual abuse, succeed in remote areas
AN OFFICIAL from the Integrated Gender and Development Division (IGDD) highlighted the success of their Protection Against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Discrimination (PSEAD) programs in remote areas of Davao City......»»
38 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification — PAGASA
In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, it said that 38 areas in the country will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C......»»
103 areas under state of calamity due to heat
A total of 103 cities and towns have been placed under a state of calamity because of El Niño, while the number of persons affected by the weather phenomenon has reached 2.1 million, according to Task Force El Niño spokesman and Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama......»»
On Earth Day, groups amplify calls to fight back against reclamation, dredging
Groups reiterated the call to end reclamation and dredging activities in Manila Bay in a gathering April 20 in the coastal areas of Navotas City where 1,000 fisherfolk families were reportedly affected by the demolition of mussel farms attributed to the proposed Navotas Bay Coastal Reclamation Project. The post On Earth Day, groups amplify calls to fight back against reclamation, dredging appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PAGASA: 30 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification
According to the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, 30 areas are forecasted to fall into the "danger" classification due to temperatures ranging from 42°C to 46°C......»»
Marcos promises aid to El Niño-hit areas
Rice remains sufficient despite the drought in some areas, President Marcos said yesterday as he vowed to continue providing aid to sectors hit by El Niño......»»
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.....»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 23 due to threat of scorching heat
The announcements from LGUs followed after state weather bureau Pagasa released its latest heat index bulletin which said the 25 areas in the country will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 45°C......»»
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.....»»
DPWH fast-tracking Laguna road project
The government is rushing the completion of the Carmona-Biñan diversion road project to ease traffic in these areas in Laguna......»»
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......»»
Eastern Communications grows market share to 6 percent
Eastern Communications is banking on the growing demand for corporate connectivity to further increase its market share, as it plans to maximize new assets to attract customers in underserved areas......»»
DOLE to hold job fairs in 96 areas
The Department of Labor and Employment will hold job fairs in 96 areas nationwide as part of the celebration of Labor Day......»»
Dangerous heat index expected in 19 areas on Saturday
State weather bureau PAGASA warned that the heat index in 19 areas across the country is expected to reach dangerous levels on Saturday......»»