Windows26: High heat index prompts face-to-face class suspensions on Tuesday, March 4

March 4, 2025

Hello, reader! Today, we're covering Malacañang's probe into China-donated equipment, the suspension of face-to-face classes due to extreme heat, and the winners of the 2025 Oscars.

High heat index prompts face-to-face class suspensions on Tuesday, March 4

Face-to-face classes on Tuesday (March 4) have been suspended in various Luzon areas due to the high heat index forecast by the state weather bureau.

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Heat index hits 'danger' levels in parts of Luzon

The weather bureau on Sunday began to record a sudden rise in the heat index in Metro Manila and other areas of Luzon, which it said was now at the "danger" level of 42 to 51°C and is forecast to rise further.

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Palace looking into China-donated gear

Malacañang on Monday said it was studying reports about tools and equipment donated by China having so-called "spy bugs" for use in espionage activities against the Philippine government.

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PH envoy: Defense is each country's call

Amid concerns triggered by a contentious meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that put Kyiv's future uncertain in the absence of fresh security assurances from Washington, the Philippines should be ready to beef up its own defenses, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said on Monday.

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PH factory activity 'moderated' in February 2025

Philippine factory activity expanded at a softer pace for the second straight month in February after the usual boost in demand during the holiday season faded, although increasing backlogs had triggered a fresh rise in employment.

Pogos may have been declared illegal, but the underground economy they created remains intact. Reports of illegal Pogo hubs operating in the outskirts of Metro Manila suggest that the industry has simply gone off-grid.

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