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Heat in Philippines spurs shift to online classes, prospect of power crunch
The Philippines cancelled in-person sessions in public schools for two days from Monday, warning that the power grid on its main island of Luzon could be strained in a heatwave that is also broiling other parts of Southeast Asia.
Philippines Closes Schools as Heat Soars to ‘Danger’ Level
Scorching temperatures coincided with a nationwide strike of jeepneys, the main mode of public transport in the country.
Intense heat prompts Philippines to order millions of public school students to stay home
Scorching temperatures in Manila have prompted the closure of all public schools for in-person lessons, meaning millions of students are staying home.
Philippines' 'dangerous' heat prompts shift to online classes, power crunch
The Philippines has cancelled in-person public school classes for the next two days and said the power grid on its main island could be strained as the country grapples with a heatwave that is also affecting other parts of Southeast Asia.
Students suffer in the Philippines' scorching heat
STORY: Heat indices says it's felt like a whopping 122 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the Philippines in recent days as El Nino ratchets up humid summer heat that began in March.As a result, thousands of schools have suspended classes because of sweltering temperatures - affecting more than 3.
Philippine Students Suffer in Wilting Heat, Thwarting Education Efforts
Sweltering heat in the Philippines can curb farm production, disrupt water and power and weigh on businesses, but it also takes a toll on students, hampering the Southeast Asian nation's efforts to catch up to its neighbours in education.
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Philippines' PXP Energy eyes petroleum blocks in non-disputed areas
Philippine petroleum company PXP Energy Corp will take part in a government auction of energy reserves in the country's ...
Intense Heat Risks Power Supplies in Philippines, Marcos Says
Parts of the Philippines face potential disruption to electricity supplies as an intense heat wave fuels cooling demand and ...
Malaysia’s ‘The Passport’ Gets Stamp of Approval From the Philippines’ Epicmedia (EXCLUSIVE)
Malaysian first feature, ‘The Passport’ gets a stamp of approval from The Philippines' Epicmedia, which boards as coproducer.
‘Silent pandemic’: emotional call by Philippines’ Marcos Jnr against child pornography sparks nationwide soul-searching
Shay Cullen, founder and vice-president of People Recovery Empowerment Development Assistance (Preda), which protects abused ...
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Experts say deploying US medium-range ballistic missiles in the Philippines endangers Asia-Pacific
PHNOM PENH - The US deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles in the Philippines has posed a grave threat and danger to ...
The Sound of the Philippines: Hawaii Rondalla preserves tradition of Filipino folk music
You can catch the group at the Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta this Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. at the Filipino ...
300-year-old sunken village reappears due to 'dangerous' drought in Philippines
El Niño worsens drought conditions in the Philippines, with temperatures expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius and high heat ...
Philippines seen growing faster in 2024, but will not hit govt target
MANILA: The Philippine economy is projected to grow faster this year, but will not hit the government’s target as the El Nino ...