Day: April 2, 2024

CEBU: This capital city’s veterinary department on Tuesday advised pet owners and livestock farmers to take extra measures to prevent heat stroke for their household and farm animals amid the El Nin~o phenomenon.

Jessica Maribojoc, head of the Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries, said owners of short double or triple-coated breeds of dog are prone to heat stroke once exposed to a high-temperature environment, especially between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

She said dogs that could no longer bear the heat would display signs like, drooling or excess saliva flow.

‘If you want to go out for vacation or excursion, do not bring your pets. Provide them with cold water as it will help lower their body temperature,’ she said during the the Open Line forum here.

Maribojoc reminded pet owners about the existing city ordinance that would penalize pet owners who would leave their dogs outside of their house for several days as it could lead to the pet’s death due to heat stroke.

She said a violator will b
e issued a citation ticket that needs to be settled within five to seven days, otherwise a notice of warning will be sent by the City Legal Office.

The city legal officer will then forward the case to the municipal trial court, which may slap fines between PHP2,000 and PHP5,000 or impose community service.

Source: Philippines News Agency

COTABATO: Face-to-face (F2F) classes at all levels, both in public and private schools in Sultan Kudarat province, have been suspended until April 15 due to hot weather.

The suspension is contained in Executive Order No. 70 issued by Vice Governor Raden Sakaluran in his capacity as acting governor.

‘Alternative modes of learning and teaching may be implemented to ensure continuity of education while face-to-face classes are suspended,’ he said in a statement released Tuesday.

The order took effect Monday and will last until April 15.

The country’s weather bureau recorded a 44 degrees Celsius heat index in the province, which is expected to continue in the coming days.

‘The two school division superintendents, all school administrators, teachers, and parents are strongly urged to prioritize safety and take necessary precautions to mitigate the effects of extreme heat during this period,’ Sakaluran said.

In General Santos City, Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao also suspended classes from April 2 to 5 at all levels
in public and private schools.

She said the order stays ‘unless otherwise revoked or amended,” and that school administrators are advised to use alternate modes of teaching so that the learning process will continue.

The Office of Civil Defense in the Soccsksargen Region (OCD-12) said the dangerous temperature on Monday and Tuesday forced some local government units to suspend classes.

Aside from General Santos City and Sultan Kudarat, the OCD, in a statement, said classes were also suspended in the towns of Tantangan, Banga, Surallah, and Polomolok in South Cotabato province.

Source: Philippines News Agency

BAGUIO: The city government aims to allocate PHP2 million annually as a support fund for the micro and small enterprises, Councilor Rocky Aliping said Tuesday.

In an interview, he said small businesses have the potential to stimulate economic growth, create employment opportunities, and contribute to increased tax revenues if they continue to operate.

‘It (the funding) aims to provide financial assistance to local entrepreneurs and support the growth and development of small businesses in the city that play an important role in the economy,’ he said.

Aliping, who co-authored the measure with Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr., said the annual funding will be provided for five consecutive years and will be given to the City Social Welfare and Development Office, which will extend the financing as a loan.

During the pandemic, the city government approved the allocation of a zero-interest pump priming fund.

Business owners benefited from additional funds to sustain their operation after incurring losses when the
nationwide lockdown was declared starting March 2020.

Source: Philippines News Agency

Pangasinan: Some local chief executives in Pangasinan urged their Department of Education (DepEd) district offices to implement alternative delivery modes (ADM) to help learners and teachers cope with the hot weather made worse by the El Niño phenomenon.

In a phone interview on Tuesday, Calasiao town Mayor Kevin Roy Macanlalay, who was the first to cancel face-to-face classes on Tuesday, said he directed school principals to suspend in-person classes for the safety of the learners and teachers if the heat index soar to ‘danger’ category (42 to 51 degrees Celsius).

‘It (face-to-face class suspension) will depend on the status of schools since not all schools in the town are faced with direct heat as some have trees and remain cool despite the high heat index. It will now be the decision of the principals,’ he said.

Macanlalay asked school officials to prepare for the needs of the learners, such as drinking water and appliances to help maintain ventilation in classrooms, if ever they decide to hold face-to-f
ace classes instead of ADM.

‘We also advised the learners and teachers to wear loose or comfortable clothing and to stay hydrated,’ he said.

Asingan town Mayor Carlos Lopez Jr., in a separate interview, said he had a consultation meeting with school officials and they have initially agreed to implement ADM until the weather becomes conducive for learning.

He said the decision to cancel face-to-face classes on Tuesday was due to the demand of parents who are worried for the welfare of their children.

Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez, in her Facebook post, said school officials have the discretion to choose their mode of learning.

Schools in Dagupan will be on ADM until Thursday.

Face-to-face classes in Mangaldan, San Manuel, Sta. Barbara, and Mapandan towns, as well as in four schools in Sto. Tomas, were also suspended during the day.

Also, classes in 463 of the 661 schools in Pangasinan II-Schools District Office, which has jurisdiction over the first, second, and third districts, shifted to ADM as o
f 10:00 a.m.

Source: Philippines News Agency

Pangasinan: Some local chief executives in Pangasinan urged their Department of Education (DepEd) district offices to implement alternative delivery modes (ADM) to help learners and teachers cope with the hot weather made worse by the El Niño phenomenon.

In a phone interview on Tuesday, Calasiao town Mayor Kevin Roy Macanlalay, who was the first to cancel face-to-face classes on Tuesday, said he directed school principals to suspend in-person classes for the safety of the learners and teachers if the heat index soar to ‘danger’ category (42 to 51 degrees Celsius).

‘It (face-to-face class suspension) will depend on the status of schools since not all schools in the town are faced with direct heat as some have trees and remain cool despite the high heat index. It will now be the decision of the principals,’ he said.

Macanlalay asked school officials to prepare for the needs of the learners, such as drinking water and appliances to help maintain ventilation in classrooms, if ever they decide to hold face-to-f
ace classes instead of ADM.

‘We also advised the learners and teachers to wear loose or comfortable clothing and to stay hydrated,’ he said.

Asingan town Mayor Carlos Lopez Jr., in a separate interview, said he had a consultation meeting with school officials and they have initially agreed to implement ADM until the weather becomes conducive for learning.

He said the decision to cancel face-to-face classes on Tuesday was due to the demand of parents who are worried for the welfare of their children.

Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez, in her Facebook post, said school officials have the discretion to choose their mode of learning.

Schools in Dagupan will be on ADM until Thursday.

Face-to-face classes in Mangaldan, San Manuel, Sta. Barbara, and Mapandan towns, as well as in four schools in Sto. Tomas, were also suspended during the day.

Also, classes in 463 of the 661 schools in Pangasinan II-Schools District Office, which has jurisdiction over the first, second, and third districts, shifted to ADM as o
f 10:00 a.m.

Source: Philippines News Agency