Many schools and universities in the Philippines have either suspended face-to-face classes or adjusted their mode of instruction this April due to extreme heat conditions. Earlier, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) stated that the heat index in the country would peak in April and May.
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In separate announcements, several local government units and academic institutions suspended classes or adjusted their mode of instruction for April 24, 2024, Wednesday.
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List of Class Announcements as of April 24, 2024:
Metro Manila
- City of Manila – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
- Pasay City – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
Calabarzon
- Cavite City – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
- General Trias City – face-to-face classes for preschool to senior high school (public and private)
- Noveleta – face-to-face classes in all levels (public)
- Quezon town – face-to-face classes in all levels (public)
Central Luzon
- Angeles City – face-to-face classes in all levels (public)
- San Fernando City – face-to-face classes in all levels (public), until April 26
Mimaropa
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- Oriental Mindoro – face-to-face classes for preschool to senior high school (public and private)
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned the public of the possibility of the heat index reaching extreme danger levels of up to 52 degrees Celsius. These conditions are a continuing effect of El Niño and the dry season.
According to PAGASA, people in areas experiencing a ''danger'' level heat index will likely experience heat-related illnesses.
Symptoms of these illnesses usually include sweating heavily, fatigue, lightheadedness, blacking out or feeling dizzy when standing, weak but fast pulses, a feeling of nausea, and vomiting.
Read on for the various ways to keep your kids safe and healthy in this extreme heat.
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