Wearable tech helps beat the heat

Agence France Presse 08/19/2023

TOKYO — Selling jackets with built-in fans, neck coolers, and T-shirts that feel cold, Japanese firms are tapping into a growing market for products to help people handle the summer heat. Japan—like other countries—is seeing ever-hotter summers.…

The Enchanting Beauty of Dayhag Falls: A Hidden Gem in Boljoon

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 05/20/2023

BOLJOON CEBU, Philippines— As the sun-soaked days of summer arrive, Cebu emerges as the ultimate destination to indulge in the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Nestled on the southeastern coast of Cebu, the picturesque town of…

Heat index may go above 40°C in areas across PH — Pagasa

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter 05/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in several areas across the Philippines on Saturday could reach 40 degrees Celsius and above, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). The heat index is the…

TEAM traffic enforcers to receive heat protection gear

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/11/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue’s traffic enforcers are set to receive arm sleeves, tube masks, and hats among others to help protect them from the heat of the sun. Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) Executive Director…

Cong. Edu Rama Softball Cup kicks off with 8 teams vying for supremacy

Glendale G. Rosal 05/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The inaugural Cong. Edu Rama Softball Cup officially kicked off on Sunday, May 7, at the Labangon Elementary School with eight teams vying for supremacy. One of the tournament’s goals is to revive the…

DOH reminder: Beware of food and waterborne diseases this summer

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/04/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—Aside from heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat strokes, the public should also be on the lookout for food and waterborne diseases this summer season, an official of the Department of Health in Central…

Pagasa: Severe dry spell to start in next 3 months

Dempsey Reyes 05/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Expect hot and dry conditions in the next three months until the early part of 2024, as the weather bureau on Tuesday raised an El Niño alert amid rising temperatures experienced in several parts…

Paolo Contis inaming may mga nagawang pagkakamali kay LJ Reyes: ‘Pero marami pang hindi alam ang tao’

Ervin Santiago 04/26/2023

MISS na miss na ng Kapuso actor at TV host na si Paolo Contis ang kanyang anak kay LJ Reyes na si Summer. Halos dalawang taon nang naninirahan si LJ sa New York kasama ang dalawang anak na sina Aki at…

Cebu, The Land of Summer Adventures

Jonathan Kevin Lim 04/25/2023

Summer is back, baby! After a tumultuous few years since the pandemic broke out, Cebu has truly returned to full form. A fascinating city that is both urbane and laid-back, the Queen City of the South is…

How to beat the heat? Read on

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—For several weeks now, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has logged heat index or apparent temperature, under the extreme caution category, or between 33 to 41 degrees Celsius. This is the…

Cebu City’s heat index on Friday, April 21, under Extreme Caution Category

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The heat index in Cebu for Friday, April 21, 2023, is forecast to be between 37 to 39 degrees Celsius, or under the Extreme Caution Category, Pagasa Mactan said. People in high risk groups…

Heat index in Cebu reaches 38 degrees Celsius

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/20/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The heat index in Metro Cebu reached 38 degrees Celsius as of 12 noon on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Pagasa-Mactan categorizes this heat index under the extreme caution category, which means long…

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