Education Secretary Sonny Angara said schools may use maintenance funds to buy electric fans and reduce the impact of extreme heat caused by the expected super El Niño.
The Department of Education will suspend physical classes when temperatures reach 33°C to 41°C and all academic activities at 42°C.
Meanwhile, the Department of Science and Technology urged the public to conserve water and avoid hoarding, assuring that supplies remain adequate.
The Department of Energy has also identified five power barges to provide up to 250 megawatts of additional capacity if needed.
Sen. Francis Pangilinan called for early interventions and relief supplies to protect vulnerable communities from the effects of El Niño.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 29, 2026
