122 schools in W. Visayas suspends in-person classes due to extreme heat

Perla Lena 11/03/2026

ILOILO CITY— The Department of Education (DepEd) reported Wednesday that a total of 122 public schools in 14 local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas suspended in-person classes due to high heat index, which affected 113,022 learners.…

Heat index reaches dangerous levels in 16 areas on Tuesday — Pagasa

Dianne Sampang 11/03/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Heat index in 16 areas across the country is expected to reach dangerous levels up to 43 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, according to the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services…

‘Init ug igang’: Visayas to see fair weather with high heat index Tuesday

Airam Limatog 11/03/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Visayas will experience generally fair weather and high heat indices on Tuesday, November 3, state weather bureau Pagasa said. The hot and humid conditions will come with partly cloudy to cloudy skies…

Cebu heat index may reach ‘extreme caution’ levels Monday — Pagasa

Airam Limatog 11/02/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu’s heat index may reach 38 degrees Celsius on Monday, November 2, placing the province under the “extreme caution” category, according to the state weather bureau. In an advisory issued at 5 p.m.…

Cebu may see localized thunderstorms, heat index to hit 41°C

Airam Limatog 08/31/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu may experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms and warm temperatures on Monday, August 31, the state weather bureau said. The Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division (PRSD), in a special forecast for Cebu…

Cebu to see ‘extreme caution’ heat levels, isolated rains possible

Airam Limatog 08/30/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebuanos can expect warm temperatures with possible isolated rain showers or thunderstorms on Sunday, August 30, the state weather bureau said. In a special weather forecast, the Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division (PRSD)…

High heat indices likely to persist amid rainy season – PAGASA

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 06/02/2026

MANILA – A huge part of the country will likely continue experiencing high heat index levels, possibly until mid-June, despite the rainy season, the weather bureau’s head said on Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

Cebu braces for hotter weekend weather  as heat index may hit 41°C

Sheena Mae Mandaue 05/21/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — State weather forecasters said Cebu would continue to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies, warm temperatures, and generally calm coastal conditions in the coming days, with daytime heat expected to intensify through the…

‘Extreme caution’ heat levels to persist in Cebu this Sunday

Airam Limatog 05/17/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — High heat and humidity will continue to affect Cebu after the state weather bureau forecast “extreme caution” temperature levels on Sunday, May 17. In its daily outlook, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…

Cebu weather: Localized thunderstorms expected, heat index at 41°C

Airam Limatog 05/16/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains or thunderstorms may affect Cebu this weekend, the state weather bureau reported on Saturday, May 16. According to the Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division (PRSD),…

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…

Cebu heat index may reach 41°C as humid weather persists Friday

Airam Limatog 05/15/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebuanos can expect generally fair weather with hot and humid conditions to persist on Friday, May 15, the state weather bureau reported. ​The Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division forecast daytime temperatures to range…

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