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Authorities underscore protection as heat from sun gets more intense
2+ week, 2+ day ago (443+ words) Health authorities are reminding the public repeatedly of the importance of protecting oneself from the extreme heat of the sun this dry season. According to PAGASA, the heat index in Dumangas town in Iloilo, as well as other areas in…...
Manila offers free swimming pools to help residents beat the heat
2+ week, 5+ day ago (281+ words) The local government of Manila encouraged the public to beat the heat by offering free use of swimming pools." In Oscar Oida's report in "24 Oras" on Thursday, however, there are still some who are dipping in the waters of Baseco…...
PNP: 7 drowning incidents recorded so far amid Holy Week
3+ week, 4+ day ago (276+ words) The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported seven drowning-related incidents during Holy Week as of Good Friday. "As of 6: 00 a. m. today, seven drowning-related incidents have been recorded in various swimming areas," the PNP said in a statement." "These are being addressed by…...
Danger level" heat index expected in 30 areas on Friday, May 23, 2025
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (213+ words) Thirty areas across the country could reach a "danger level" heat index on Friday, May 23, PAGASA said in a forecast. Based on the state weather bureau's 5 p. m. May 22 bulletin, the synoptic stations. .. Thirty areas across the country could reach a "danger…...
PAGASA: 16 areas to have danger-level heat index on Thursday, May 8, 2025
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (105+ words) Sixteen areas in the country will experience danger-level heat index on Thursday, PAGASA has said. The following areas are set to experience hot temperatures falling under the "danger" category: Meanwhile, the lowest temperature of 25 C will be felt in Baguio…...
PAGASA: 9 areas under "danger level" heat index on April 4, 2025
1+ year, 3+ week ago (172+ words) Nine areas in the country could experience a "danger level" heat index on Friday, PAGASA said in its daily forecast. PAGASA categorizes areas with a 42 C to 51 C heat index under the danger category, which poses health risks such as…...
Philippines experiences longest day of 2025
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) The Philippines experienced the longest day of 2025 on Saturday, June 21. ''Today is the Summer Solstice'the longest day of the year! It's when the Sun reaches its northernly point in the sky, giving us more daylight than any other day,'' PAGASA…...