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Civil Defense activates emergency measures amid dangerous heat

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) activated Friday its emergency response protocols as 25 areas across the Philippines face potentially dangerous heat levels this...

Early holiday, more fans: Philippine schools adapt to climate change

Manila, Philippines—Kindergarten teacher Lolita Akim fires up five standing fans with three more at the ready as she fights to hold the attention of her...

Hotter days ahead this dry season, PAGASA warns

Expect temperatures to rise higher that could reach the danger level in the coming days amid generally fair weather in the country, the Philippine...

Power prices at spot market surge as heat index rises

Average system-wide electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) surged to P5.34 per kilowatt-hour in March from P2.73 per kWh in February,...

Seven Luzon areas to sizzle beyond 40 degrees — PAGASA

At least seven areas in the country are projected to experience temperatures at ‘danger’ levels on Friday with Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on top...

Warm season won’t reach El Niño heat level; Water shortage unlikely

The warm and dry season this year will not reach record-breaking temperatures logged during last year’s strong El Nino, the state weather bureau PAGASA...

Hot issue

All of a sudden, the days have turned significantly warmer. Classes in some cities in Metro Manila were suspended or were ordered to shift...

Walang Pasok: Pasay City suspends classes due to heat index

Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano announced the suspension of in-person classes in all levels of both public and private schools from March 5 to...

‘Danger’ heat level persists

PAGASA: April, May warmest months; DOH: Heat cramps likely Dagupan City in Pangasinan is likely to reach the “danger” heat category index today (Tuesday) at...

Palace: Government ready for extreme heat

The government is preparing measures to address the rising heat index, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said Monday. "The government is always prepared...

PAGASA: Philippines now transitioning to dry season

State weather forecasters acknowledged Monday that the hot and humid weather Filipinos are feeling this week signals the start of the country’s transition to...

Walang Pasok: Las Piñas, Parañaque also suspend onsite classes due to high heat

The city governments of Las Piñas and Parañaque also announced suspension of onsite classes at all levels in both public and private schools on...

Walang Pasok: 46C heat forecast prompts Malabon City to suspend classes

In light of the projected ‘danger’ level heat index that will affect cities in Metro Manila on Monday, the Malabon City government through Mayor...

Eastern Samar town has been sizzling at beyond 50°C this week

Guiuan, Eastern Samar registered extremely dangerous temperatures ranging from 53 to 55 degrees Celsius (°C) this week, latest highest heat index data of the...
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