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
Feeling the heat of the summer sun? Are you wondering how to stay cool without burning your wallet? We’ve got you covered. Summer can be scorching, but don’t let the heat drain your budget. With a few savvy strategies, you can chill out without splurging much. DIY Cool Down Transform your space into a cool […].....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Muntinlupa offers free drinking water to residents
The city government of Muntinlupa will give free drinking water to its residents starting today amid the scorching heat being experienced in the country......»»
DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index
DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index.....»»
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.....»»
16 areas could hit danger level heat index
A total of 16 areas in the Philippines are forecast to fall under the "danger" heat index classification on Sunday, PAGASA said......»»