Philippines overhauls school year to shield students from soaring temperatures. (Photo: iStock)
To cope with extreme heat driven by climate change, the Philippines has taken decisive steps to protect its students, including starting school vacations earlier this year.
The government has moved the academic calendar forward by two months, shortened daily class hours, and introduced contingency measures for home-based learning to prevent a repeat of last year’s heatwave-related school shutdowns.
Heatwaves force schools to suspend classes
The Philippines, on the front lines of the climate crisis, is already seeing dangerous heat levels this year—despite not yet reaching May, typically the hottest month.
