The state weather bureau recorded up to a 47 degree Celsius heat index in Albay province in the past few days.
However, the administration clarified that for final examinations, “flexibility may be allowed on a case-to-case basis.” A teacher at CatSU, who asked not to be named, said in a phone interview on Thursday that “since the shifting was sudden, it will also be difficult.” Camarines Norte and Masbate were among the 26 provinces placed under alert level 2 due to low vaccination rates despite having zero and one COVID-19 case, respectively, as of April 26, according to the Department of Health in Bicol.In Negros Occidental province, education officials in the province have directed teachers to limit students’ outdoor activities to avoid ailments due to the extreme heat.
When outdoors, Liobet advised teachers and students to use an umbrella as well as wear a wide-brimmed hat, ultraviolet protective sunglasses and loose-fitting clothes.