The Philippines Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that 30 areas across the country may experience dangerous heat indexes on May 4. This advisory comes amidst rising temperatures and increasing humidity, presenting significant health risks to the population. In its latest forecast released at 5 p.m. on Friday, PAGASA highlighted regions where … Read more
The Philippines is experiencing diverse weather patterns driven by the influence of easterlies. These prevailing winds are creating distinct weather conditions across different regions. Davao Region and Sarangani: Residents in the Davao Region and Sarangani can expect cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. The easterlies are primarily responsible for these conditions, which … Read more
The Philippines is facing an increasingly intense battle against soaring temperatures as the heat index in various parts of the country reached alarming levels, prompting warnings from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). According to Pagasa, the heat index, which measures how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with … Read more
As May 3, 2024 dawns, Easterlies are exerting their influence across the Philippines, promising a day of varied weather conditions for different regions. From Metro Manila to the far reaches of Palawan and Occidental Mindoro, here’s what you can expect: Metro Manila and Nationwide: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies will dominate the skyline, occasionally punctuated … Read more
As the day dawns on May 2, 2024, the Philippines finds itself under the influence of easterlies, stirring up partly cloudy to cloudy skies across Metro Manila and the entire nation. The forecast predicts isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, largely due to the presence of these easterly winds combined with localized thunderstorms. This weather pattern … Read more
In response to soaring temperatures and intense heat indexes across various regions, several areas in the Philippines have announced the suspension of face-to-face classes for Thursday, May 2, 2024. The decision aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students and educators amidst the challenging weather conditions. The heat index often called the feels-like temperature, … Read more
In the realm of higher education, the Philippines finds itself grappling with a sobering reality as the Times Higher Education’s (THE) 2024 Asia University Rankings paint a disappointing picture. Not a single Philippine institution managed to secure a spot within the prestigious top 100, signaling a concerning trend of decline and stagnation in the country’s … Read more
The excitement was palpable as the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced the latest winner of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot prize. With millions of pesos at stake, hopefuls across the nation eagerly awaited the results of the evening draw. However, it was a solitary bettor who emerged victorious, claiming the staggering P103.4 million prize … Read more
As the dawn of May 1, 2024 approaches, weather patterns across the Philippines paint a varied picture, influenced by two distinct weather systems. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is dominating southern Mindanao, while easterlies sweep across the rest of the archipelago. Southern Mindanao: Sultan Kudarat, Saranggani, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, and Sulu Residents in southern Mindanao should … Read more
In a powerful Senate hearing in the Philippines on April 30, Senator Raffy Tulfo exposed alleged corruption behind a multi-level marketing scheme linked to Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. and several medical practitioners. Facing the Senate Committees on Health, Tourism, and Finance, Senator Tulfo presented documents allegedly proving that some doctors receive commissions from the company in … Read more