Experts warn of deadly summer as scorching heat wave grips globe

07/05/2025

ISTANBUL – As millions across Europe endure a blistering heat wave, with record temperatures triggering emergency alerts from Spain to the UK, experts are sounding the alarm over what they describe as a silent and increasingly deadly global…

PH sees surge in summer visits from Asia-Pacific tourists

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad - @inquirerdotnet 05/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines, known worldwide for its beaches and scenic sunsets, is becoming a more popular summer destination among its neighbors in the Asia Pacific region, according to a report by Mastercard Economics Institute. In…

Kalanggaman Island: A perfect getaway destination this summer

Doris C. Bongcac 04/20/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Planning a summer getaway? Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte is something that should be added to your bucket list. The island takes pride of its sandbar and white sand beaches. Located about 10…

3 weather systems to bring rains over parts of PH

Jose Cielito Reganit 04/05/2025

MANILA – Three weather systems: intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the northeasterly wind flow, and the easterlies will bring rains over several parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine…

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,…

It’s summer solstice time. What does that mean?

06/21/2024

It’s time for the start of summer — with a full moon to boot. Here’s what to know about the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere on Thursday (Friday, June 21, 2024, Philippine time). What is the…

CCSC’s free summer grassroots sports training program returns

Glendale G. Rosal 06/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) summer grassroots sports training program gets underway on Monday, June 3, after a four-year hiatus. This comprehensive grassroots training program praised by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)…

Cebu weather: Still hot, humid for the next five days

Pia Piquero 05/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the hot and humid summer continues, residents of Metro Cebu and the rest of the province can expect stable weather in the next few days, according to the latest forecast from the Philippine…

Explainer: What is heat index?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Heat index, according to Engr. Al Quiblat, chief of the Visayas radar of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), is the temperature people feel. It combines air temperature with relative humidity. It…

LIST: Areas in PH with ‘dangerous’ heat index on Saturday, April 27

04/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–It’s going to be a hot day on Saturday, April 27, in different parts of the country.  This after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in its heat index forecast as of…

Pagasa-Mactan says May will be hottest month

Pia Piquero 04/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The recent days in Cebu have been hot, but Cebuanos must prepare for another wave of even hotter days in May. May typically ranks as the hottest month of the year due to…

Summer 2024: DOH-7 reports rise in dengue, influenza-like illnesses

Niña Mae Oliverio 04/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The scorching summer heat is already too much for the public to endure. Health experts say that over exposure to the sun may result to heat stroke, cramps, dehydration, and exhaustion. In addition,…

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