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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has assured the public that it covers services for inpatient confinement for heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion. “If members or their dependents…
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A councilor in Mandaue City is advocating for a ‘heat break’ for the city’s field personnel to shield them from extreme heat and ensure a safe and conducive work environment. Councilor Joel Seno…
KIDAPAWAN CITY — Rising temperature in Cotabato province has led to the deaths of at least six residents of a remote village in Makilala town, due to heat stroke, reports from village officials showed. The victims were…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The body of a 58-year-old man was found on the sidewalk of Escario Street in Barangay Kamputhaw on Tuesday afternoon. The victim was identified as William Go, a resident of the said place.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuanos, especially those with pre-existing conditions, are advised to avoid too much exposure to the sun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as this may have harmful effects on the body. Al Quiblat,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The heat index in Cebu is set to be under the “extreme caution” category, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration-Mactan (Pagasa-Mactan) on Wednesday, September 6. Cebu’s heat index on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pets and other animals, like humans, are also at risk of heat stroke especially if they are old and immuno-compromised. Dr. Jessica Maribojoc, head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- Lapu-Lapu’s elderly policemen will no longer be assigned to Urban Patrolling amid the current soaring temperatures. Police Colonel Elmer Lim, director of LCPO said this is to protect the older policemen from direct exposure…
CEBU City, Philippines– On the afternoon of Friday, April 28th, a man collapsed in front of the Amores Building in Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City, gasping for air. It was very evident that the man was suffering from heat…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Members of the Lapu-Lapu City police have been advised to always prioritize their health, especially this summer season. Police Colonel Elmer Lim, city director of LCPO, said that policemen should look after their…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The heat index in Metro Cebu on Wednesday noon, September 14 hit as high as 40° Celsius, the state weather bureau reported. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration in Mactan (Pagasa-Mactan)…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu will continue to have fair weather until Friday, May 26, 2022, but the public is advised to take extra precaution against extreme heat index and occasional thunderstorms. Jhomer Eclarino, Pagasa-Mactan weather specialist,…
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