PH ranks 3rd in Asia for unusual heat linked to climate change

Gillian Villanueva - @inquirerdotnet 03/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked third in Asia for experiencing the most “unusual heat” from climate change in the past three months, according to Climate Central. A report released Wednesday found that the country had 74…

Mayor Garcia open to class suspension as heat index rises but…

Pia Piquero 03/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With temperatures soaring and concerns mounting over student safety, Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is considering suspending face-to-face classes if the heat index reaches dangerous levels. Garcia stressed that any decision would…

Iloilo City: If heat index hits 42 °C, automatic F2F class suspension

Perla Lena - Philippine News Agency 03/10/2025

ILOILO CITY, Philippines –The local government has mandated the automatic suspension of face-to-face classes once the heat index reaches 42 degrees Celsius, requiring schools to shift to an alternative delivery mode (ADM). Mayor Jerry Treñas signed Executive Order…

Heat index: ‘Extreme caution’ level expected in Occ. Mindoro, Palawan

Jown Manalo - Reporter / @jownmanalo 03/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Two areas are forecast to be affected by Monday’s highest heat index in the country, which would be expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius (°C). This is according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…

Employers group seek flexibility to prevent heat stress this summer

Alden Monzon 03/09/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Businesses and schools must be given flexibility to deal with the intense summer heat rather than follow blanket policies, according to the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP). “It’s easy to make general recommendations,…

Heat index in Pangasinan may rise to 42°C on March 8

Jason Sigales 03/08/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in Dagupan, Pangasinan is forecast to reach 42°C on Saturday (March 8), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. This means the heat index is under the “danger”…

Changing class schedules to better cope with heat considered by DepEd

Dempsey Reyes, Gillian Villanueva - @inquirerdotnet 03/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A change in class schedules and a shift to remote learning to spare students from the impact of extreme temperatures has been proposed by the Department of Education (DepEd) with the heat index expected…

‘Danger’ heat index forecast Monday, NCR cities suspend F2F classes

Philippine News Agency 03/03/2025

MANILA, Philippines – State weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has yet to declare the onset of summer but “danger” heat indexes are already being recorded. PAGASA recorded 42 degrees Celsius heat index in Echague,…

Cebu records highest heat index – so far

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite the presence of gray clouds and the rains experienced in the past days, the weather in Cebu continues to simmer. And on Tuesday, May 28, the island province recorded its highest heat…

Dangerous heat index hounds 39 areas; 47 °C in Aparri, Cagayan

Luisa Cabato - Reporter 05/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in Aparri, Cagayan, reached a sweltering 47 °C on Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Meanwhile, 38 other areas also logged dangerous heat indices ranging from 42 to…

Pagasa: 37 areas to experience 42°C to 45°C heat index on May 17

Zacarian Sarao - @inquirerdotnet 05/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Thirty seven areas nationwide are expected to experience a heat index of 42 to 45 degrees Celsius on Friday, May 17. Dagupan City in Pangasinan; Sangley Point, Cavite; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; and Zamboanga…

Heat index in Laoag, Aparri may reach 46 °C on Sunday – Pagasa

Faith Argosino 05/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two areas, namely Laoag City in Ilocos Norte and Aparri in Cagayan, might experience the highest heat index on Sunday at 46 °C, according to the forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical…

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