Habagat season begins, but hot weather will persist – Pagasa

Keith Clores 05/31/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced on Saturday that the southwest monsoon or “habagat” season has officially started, while continuing to warn of hazardous heat levels in 44 areas across…

Limit coffee, processed food during high heat index – expert

Ma. Teresa Montemayor - Philippine News Agency 05/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines – A heat expert on Thursday warned the public to limit their intake of coffee and processed foods as the country’s heat index hits dangerous levels in some parts of the country. Philippine College of Occupational…

Heat index in Cebu to range between 38-40 degrees Celsius, says Pagasa  

Chinky O. Rondina | CTU - Tuburan Intern 05/04/2026

Chinky O. Rondina, CTU–Tuburan Intern CEBU CITY, Philippines — Heat index in Cebu will remain within the extreme caution category this week, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Pagasa weather specialist Janina…

Beat the heat: Simple ways to cool your home

IDr. Oren Loza 04/11/2026

Feeling the summer heat? With the sun blazing and temperatures rising, we all wish our homes could be our refuge from this sweltering weather. Here are some ideas to keep your home cool this season. Window treatments…

NBA: LeBron James to play vs Heat, set to tie record for games played

Associated Press 03/20/2026

MIAMI — LeBron James was upgraded to available for the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game in Miami on Thursday, meaning he is now set to tie Robert Parish for the NBA’s all-time games played record. The Lakers…

NBA: Magic defeats Heat to reach semi-finals

Agence France Presse 12/10/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — Desmond Bane scored 37 points and the Orlando Magic advanced to the NBA Cup semi-finals by defeating Miami 117-108 on Tuesday. The Magic, without top scorer Franz Wagner due to a high ankle…

NBA: Heat and Blazers win first games since Rozier and Billups arrests

Agence France Presse 10/25/2025

NEW YORK, United States — In their first game since guard Terry Rozier was arrested in an FBI sports gambling probe, his Miami Heat teammates unleashed a scoring barrage in a 146-114 NBA win at Memphis on…

Dog in fridge: Owner says it was to protect pet from extreme heat

The Korea Herald/Asia News Network 08/04/2025

SEOUL — A photo of a small dog inside a fridge at a South Korean restaurant sparked disputes over possible animal abuse. However, the owner of the dog claimed on July 31 that the measure was taken…

Traffic enforcers allowed heatstroke breaks amid extreme heat

Perla Lena 04/29/2025

ILOILO CITY – Traffic enforcers in Iloilo City are permitted to take heatstroke breaks to protect themselves from the extreme heat. Public Order and Safety Management Office (POSMO) head Uldarico Garbanzos said in an interview Monday that from…

Searing heat forces M’daue schools to hold grad rites in malls

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/04/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Searing heat and the lack of available venues are forcing some public schools in Mandaue City to hold their graduation ceremonies at alternative locations, such as malls and the City Sports Complex. These…

Heat-related illnesses: What you need to know

03/06/2025

Cebu, Philippines–With temperatures soaring, heat-related illnesses are a real danger.  Whether you’re commuting, working outdoors, or enjoying a day at the beach, knowing how to protect yourself from the heat is crucial.  Here’s what you need to…

Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of ‘crazy’ ocean heat

05/19/2024

Ocean temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in history. It’s so bad that scientists are hoping for a few hurricanes…

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