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People buy coconut water to cool themselves along a road in Manila on April 24, 2024, as extreme heat affected the country.

'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines

By Cecil Morella

Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on Wednesday, forcing schools in some areas to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people to limit the amount of time spent outdoors.

This file photo shows a facade of the Department of Education.

DepEd: Iloilo teachers deaths not heatstroke-related

This Oct. 3, 2011 photo shows, former Sen. Rene Saguisag gracing the flag ceremony at the Senate of the Philippines.

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MMDA mulls removing bicycle lane from EDSA

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UP-Diliman renames marine science building

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In an interview with dzBB yesterday, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said there is a proposal suggesting the complete removal of bicycles from EDSA.

MMDA mulls removing bicycle lane from EDSA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is exploring the possibility of removing EDSA’s bicycle lane as part of a study the MMDA is conducting with the Department of Transportation to consider an exclusive motorcycle lane along the highway.

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dedicated motorcycle lane is questionable given the limited road space, Sen. Grace Poe, who chairs of the Senate committee on public services, said.

Senators buck exclusive motorcycle lane on EDSA

Data-driven solutions to address traffic congestion are needed, senators said yesterday as they opposed the proposed exclusive lane for motorcycles along EDSA.

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Motorists continue traversing the EDSA-Kamuning flyover in Quezon City on April 7, 2024 before it partially closes on April 25, 2024 for retrofitting that will last for 11 months.

EDSA-Kamuning flyover to be closed for repairs

The EDSA-Kamuning flyover will be closed for repairs starting May 1, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced yesterday.

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Motorists continue traversing the EDSA-Kamuning flyover in Quezon City on April 7, 2024 before it partially closes on April 25, 2024 for retrofitting that will last for 11 months.

Motorcycles may get exclusive lane on EDSA

The Department of Transportation is studying establishing an exclusive motorcycle lane along EDSA to mitigate the traffic buildup along the highway, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said yesterday.

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This undated photo shows the Oblation statue in the University of the Philippines campus in Diliman, Quezon City.

UP-Diliman renames marine science building

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