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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warns the public against heat-related emergencies such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which are very common with high heat indices. According to the PRC, heat-related emergencies are heat-induced emergencies that can happen when prolonged exposure to high temperatures affects the body’s natural temperature control system. When the body cannot […]
Senator Mark Villar raised concerns about the extreme heat conditions affecting the country, citing the cases of heat-induced accidents and deaths, particularly that of construction workers, enforcers, and similar workers who spend long periods of time under the sun. “Nakakabahala na po ang heat index natin ngayon dahil talagang marami na ang naapektuhan. We received […]
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon instructed Filipinos to be safe against heat-related emergencies, particularly heat stroke which is very common with high heat indices in recent days. “Mga kababayan, with the high heat indices, there are three simple things to remember to protect yourself and your loved ones against heat-related emergencies, […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has reinstated the 30-minute “heat stroke break” policy for its field personnel, particularly traffic enforcers and street sweepers, to protect them from heat-related illness amid the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes signed a memorandum circular reinstating the “heat stroke break” policy, which […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has warned the public of heat stroke as extreme heat is expected to occur in the coming months since the country entered the dry season, and expressed serious concern over incidents linked to the rising heat index. It was reported recently that up to 120 students were taken to […]
ANAKALUSUGAN Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes expressed concern over the potential health risks of the rising temperature in the country and reminded the public to take precautions against the heat as Christians observe Lent. “Prolonged exposure to heat may lead to cramps, exhaustion, or worse, a potentially fatal heatstroke. We urge everyone to take precautions and […]
With the onset of the dry season, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) advised the public to take necessary precautions to avoid heat stroke. “Hindi po biro ang heat stroke dahil maaari po itong magdulot ng permanent damage sa utak at iba pang vital organs tulad ng puso at kidneys, kaya iwasan po sana nating […]
Starting April, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will impose a 30-minute “heat stroke break” for its field personnel to cope with the blistering summer heat. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes has signed a memorandum circular re-implementing the “heat stroke break” policy to protect field personnel from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps […]
Traffic enforcers and street sweepers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) are getting an additional 30-minute “heat stroke break” to protect them from illnesses during this summer season’s searing heat. MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes has signed a memorandum circular re-implementing the “heat stroke break” policy to protect field personnel from heat exhaustion, heat […]
Field personnel of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will get a 30-minute “heat stroke break” until May 31 to cope with the hot weather. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim has recently signed a memorandum that re-implements the “heat stroke break” policy for on-duty traffic enforcers and street sweepers to protect them from exhaustion, stroke, and […]