MANILA, Philippines — Hot weather has again descended on the Philippines, starting shortly after the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Temperatures have been soaring in some areas, prompting the Department of Education and some local governments to suspend classes to spare the kids from heat-related illnesses, for which the Department of Health has issued a warning and preventive measures.
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has prescribed a 30-minute break for each shift of its personnel, particularly traffic enforcers and street sweepers, amid a soaring heat index.
March 7 , 2025 – 11:40 AM
Several local governments in Negros Occidental, including this city, have suspended in-person classes on Friday (March 7).
March 7 , 2025 – 10:52 AM
Several local government units have either suspended classes or shifted to asynchronous learning on Friday, March 7, due to the extreme heat.
March 6 , 2025 – 03:35 PM
The Bureau of Corrections orders an emergency purchase of `sandos’ for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to help them cope with the summer heat.
March 6 , 2025 – 03:13 PM
Four local governments in Zambales province suspended classes on Thursday afternoon, March 6, due to extreme heat.
March 6 , 2025 – 09:33 AM
Two areas in Luzon are forecast to experience a 42-degrees Celsius (°C) heat index on Friday, March 7, the Pagasa said.
March 6 , 2025 – 05:32 AM
Five areas in Luzon experienced a heat index within “danger” levels on Wednesday, according to the latest figures from Pagasa.
March 6 , 2025 – 12:13 AM
Some Luzon areas suspended face-to-face classes on Thursday, March 6 due to the state weather bureau’s extreme heat forecast.
March 5 , 2025 – 11:55 PM
San Jose in Occidental Mindoro is expected to endure the highest heat index on Thursday at 42°C, the latest Pagasa report showed.
March 5 , 2025 – 06:08 PM
MMDA prescribed 30-minute breaks for its field personnel, particularly traffic enforcers and street sweepers, amid soaring heat index.
March 5 , 2025 – 05:40 AM
With the heat index expected to rise as the country braces for the dry season, DepEd is proposing a change in class schedules.
March 4 , 2025 – 10:35 AM
The heat index in Dagupan, Pangasinan is forecast to peak at 42 degrees Celsius (°C) on Wednesday, according to the Pagasa.
March 4 , 2025 – 08:15 AM
Face-to-face classes on Tuesday (March 4) have been suspended in various Luzon areas due to the high heat index forecast.
March 4 , 2025 – 05:55 AM
The weather bureau on Sunday began to record a sudden rise in the heat index in Metro Manila and other areas of Luzon,.
February 4 , 2025 – 05:35 AM
Some 4.6 million Filipinos were affected by the extreme heat wave that hit the country last year with heat indices surpassed 42ºC.
March 3 , 2025 – 01:38 PM
The government will promptly respond to the adverse effects of the upcoming dry season, PCO Usec. Claire Castro said on Monday.
March 3 , 2025 – 10:15 AM
The DOH on Monday warned the public about heat-related illnesses amid a forecast of “danger” heat index levels in some areas.
March 3 , 2025 – 08:44 AM
Several LGUs have suspended face-to-face classes on March 3, as Pagasa forecasts a “danger” level of heat index in parts of Luzon.
March 2 , 2025 – 11:02 PM
Two areas are expected to hit the highest heat index at 46°C on Monday, according to Pagasa’s 5 p.m. Sunday bulletin.
