31 areas, including Metro Manila, face dangerous heat index on May 12
State weather bureau PAGASA warned that the heat index in 31 areas across the country, including parts of Metro Manila, is expected to soar to dangerous levels on Sunday......»»
Pagasa: Peak of severe heat from El Niño yet to hit
Pagasa: Peak of severe heat from El Niño yet to hit.....»»
27 areas to reach dangerous heat index on May 11
State weather bureau PAGASA said that the heat index in 27 areas is expected to reach the dangerous levels on Saturday......»»
Grab PH serves refreshing Iinitiative to street workers
Cebu, renowned for its stunning summer destinations, also faces the challenge of intense temperatures that can make outdoor work challenging, particularly for the city’s street workers. With the heat index soaring up to 40 degrees Celsius, classified under the “extreme caution” category by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the urban workforce.....»»
Operational
There is, it seems, more heat than earnestness in the discussion about possible arrangements to manage the competing territorial claims between the Philippines and China......»»
Pangasinan town implements 4-day workweek amid high heat index
Pangasinan town implements 4-day workweek amid high heat index.....»»
DepEd to shorten next school year by 15 days
The Department of Education will cut the prescribed minimum of 180 school days for the coming school year 2024-2025 by 15 days to ensure that students and teachers are not in classrooms during extreme summer heat by April and May 2025......»»
Extreme heat in Western Visayas over, Pagasa says
Extreme heat in Western Visayas over, Pagasa says.....»»
El Niño attacks: How-to fight off the summer heat
El Niño heightens as the heat index reaches a “danger” level in certain areas of the Philippines, spiking up to 47 °C from April 17 to 21. The risks it brings to everyone’s—elders, people with chronic illnesses, and young children—health and well-being is evident as schools opt for online classes and allow alternative uniforms for.....»»
Water firm assures stable supply amid extreme heat
Water firm assures stable supply amid extreme heat.....»»
From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere
From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere.....»»
DOH to schools: Defer field trips, sport activities
Field trips and outdoor activities for students should be canceled in areas experiencing heat index under the extreme danger category, the Department of Health advised education stakeholders yesterday......»»
Comelec eyes early voting to combat heat
To protect voters from the scorching heat, the Commission on Elections is looking to adopt early voting and mall voting during next year’s midterm elections......»»
Beat the Heat Without Breaking the Bank
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PAGASA on severe heat: Worst is over
The worst is over in terms of the record-high temperatures and searing heat, with many areas in the country possibly experiencing thunderstorms in the second half of May, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.....»»
WESM suspension during red alerts a welcome reprieve amid scorching El Niño heat
WESM suspension during red alerts a welcome reprieve amid scorching El Niño heat.....»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for May 6 due to hot weather
Some local government units and schools in the country have suspended their face-to-face classes due to the threat of scorching heat......»»
Marcos backs revert to old acad calendar in 2025
Extreme heat driven by climate change has forced the government to speed up its return to the old school calendar, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself asking Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to provide a "concerted plan" for schools to go back to the June-March schedule by "next year.".....»»
30 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification — PAGASA
In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, it said that 30 areas in the country will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C......»»
Schools close and crops wither as historic heatwave hits south-east Asia - Extreme heat
Governments across region grappling for response as temperatures soar to unseasonable highs Thousands of schools in the Philippines have stopped in-person classes due to unbearable heat. In Indonesia, prolonged dry weather has caused rice prices to soar. In Thailands waters, temperatures are so high that scientists fear coral could be destroyed. A historic heatwave is being experienced across south-east Asia, according to.....»»