Heat Index Forces Class Suspensions in Negros, Capiz; Schools Shift to Distance Learning HIMAMAYLAN CITY — Face-to-face classes were suspended in parts of Western Visayas on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, as the weather bureau warned of heat index levels of up to 41°C, with students shifting to online and modular learning instead. In Himamaylan City, … Read more
Quezon City revokes its 2025 heat-related class suspension circular as schools gain the power to call off in-person classes on their own under the new national framework QUEZON CITY (November 4, 2026) – The Quezon City government is scrapping its own rules on heat-related class suspensions to follow the Department of Education’s latest directive and … Read more
Philippines Prepares for Extended Period of Heat Until Mid-May PHILIPPINES – The Philippines prepares for an extended period of intense heat lasting until mid-May. On Sunday, a forecaster said the Philippines would undergo prolonged periods of exceptionally high temperatures until mid-May, following a record-breaking heatwave in Manila. The scorching weather, as reported by Inquirer, has … Read more
Netizens Praise Jeepney Driver in Tarlac for Offering Free Drinking Water TARLAC – A jeepney driver has been admired for offering free drinking water to his passengers despite challenging economic conditions, especially during the extremely hot weather. According to Micaella Nelmida, the uploader, she rode in the mentioned jeepney and was delighted by the driver’s … Read more