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…

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,…

Did you know that the scorching heat also affects cars?

Brian Mikhael J. Ochoa 04/08/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu–The scorching heat of summer can take its toll on various aspects of our lives. The intense heat can affect us humans, our fur babies, our plants, and also our cars.  READ MORE: Did you…

Central Visayas cops told to take cover…against the sun

Emmariel Ares 04/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Central Visayas cops specially those who are out on the streets are reminded to always protect themselves against the scorching heat. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, PRO-7 spokesperson told policemen to always…

Summer tip: Try social media detox

Immae Lachica 04/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Break free from the shackles of social media this summer! Detoxify away from social media usage even just for a short period. Social media detox refers to cleansing yourself away from the strings of…

Summer is officially here, says Pagasa

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 03/22/2024

Friday, March 22, 2024, has been declared as the official start of the summer season by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Dr. Nathaniel Servando, Pagasa chief, announced this during a press briefing, today.…

5 essentials for Cebuano commuters during the summer season

Nikki Medalla- USJR Intern 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Summer may be the perfect time to have our vacation, but also the season when we prepare and protect ourselves from the scorching heat of the sun in Cebu. Here are 5 essentials…

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