Philippines heatwave: Schools stay shut and govt issues health alert

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Philippines heatwave: Schools stay shut and govt issues health alert


The heatwave scorching South and Southeast Asia is forecast to continue until the middle of next month.
Dozens of people have died from heat-related illnesses.
In the Philippines, schools have suspended in-person classes and the government has issued guidelines to protect workers from the heat.

Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila,…

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  1. Due to Global Warming, the highlands of the Philippines with cooler weather like the Cordilleras (Baguio City, Tuba and Itogon) and Bukidnon (Malaybalay City, Valencia City and Maramag) are the ideal investment and living places for the future.

  2. The heat wave came up because you Pinoys insulted South Koreans. Don't kill *egritos, as you'll have the same skin colour as them. North Koreans, Manchus, Mongolians, and Kazakhs all have the same skin colour, did they also have plastic surgery?

  3. Beginning of the end of humanity. I personally sacrificed three things in life: never purchased a car, AC. Stopped using single use plastic. Stored and used waste water from RO filter. Used carpooling for communication to office.

  4. AS PER SCIENTISTS, EXPECT HOTTER SUMMER IN THR COMING YEARS. MMDA SHOULD PUT SOME MORE PLANTS IN EDSA AND ALL OVER THE CITY WHEREVER POSSIBLE SO THAT IT WILL ABSORB THE HEAT. EVERY BUILDINGS, CONDOS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND HOUSEHOLD AS WELL MUST BE OBLIGED TO PUT SOME PLANTS OUTDOORS TO ABSORB HEAT AND HAVE A COOLER TEMPERATURE. EJEEPS AND EBIKES SHOULD ALSO BE ALLOWED NOW SINCE IT DOESN'T PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE INSTEAD OF OLD JEEPNEYS AND TRICYCLES.

  5. MMDA SHOULD PUT SOME MORE PLANTS IN EDSA AND ALL OVER THE CITY WHEREVER POSSIBLE SO THAT IT WILL ABSORB THE HEAT. EVERY BUILDINGS, CONDOS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND HOUSEHOLD AS WELL MUST BE OBLIGED TO PUT SOME PLANTS OUTDOORS TO ABSORB HEAT AND HAVE A COOLER TEMPERATURE. EJEEPS AND EBIKES SHOULD ALSO BE ALLOWED NOW SINCE IT DOESN'T PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE INSTEAD OF OLD JEEPNEYS AND TRICYCLES.

  6. MMDA SHOULD PUT SOME MORE PLANTS IN EDSA AND ALL OVER THE CITY WHEREVER POSSIBLE SO THAT IT WILL ABSORB THE HEAT. EVERY BUILDINGS, CONDOS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND HOUSEHOLD AS WELL MUST BE OBLIGED TO PUT SOME PLANTS OUTDOORS TO ABSORB HEAT AND HAVE A COOLER TEMPERATURE. EJEEPS AND EBIKES SHOULD ALSO BE ALLOWED NOW SINCE IT DOESN'T PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE INSTEAD OF OLD JEEPNEYS AND TRICYCLES.

  7. REAL ESTATE COMPANIES IN THE PHILIPPINES SHOULD MODERATE AND THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING SOME LANDS IN NEARBY CITIES BECAUSE THE MORE THEY CONSTRUCT AND BUILD THESE CONDOMINIUMS , THE MORE IT DIMINISHES THE CHANCE OF HAVING A COOLER TEMPERATURE BECAUSE THE HEAT BOUNCED BACK IN THE AIR AND IS ADDING TO HIGH HUMIDITY. ALSO IF THEY WILL BUILD INFRASTRACTURES, THEY MUST OBLIGED EVERY BUILDING TO HAVE PLANTS OUTDOOR IN EVERY UNITS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MUST PLANT TREES AS WELL IN THE CITIES AND AVENUES. IN THIS WAY, HEAT WILL BE ABSORBED PROPERLY.

  8. Everything is owned by private megacorps in the Philippines. You'd be surprised that even the smallest plot of land peaks their interest. No government official truly cares about the plight of the working class because they don't commute to work. They are chauffeured in police convoys with a special highway lane to avoid traffic.

  9. The power grid is of real concern — old people – seriously ill in hospitals – and life support equipment needs to remain powered ! — ? — This must be a priority for the country !!!

  10. Several classes went back to online classes, but some schools with air conditioners continue but had to adjust the time. My niece in preschool had her classes from 5 days down to 2-3 a week on the morning schedule, her brother in 5th grade had mixed learning so they can’t miss out on their lessons

  11. 🌤️🌳🌴🌲🌿🌿
    It would be great if we could discuss how the Philippines is progressing in terms of infrastructure while further strengthening our commitment to the environment, such as through green buildings, green transportation, and similar initiatives.