Negros, Tacloban classes shift online due to extreme heat
In the Philippines, 17 localities in Negros Occidental province and Tacloban City have shifted to online classes, suspending in-person sessions due to record-breaking extreme heat. This measure aims to protect students, teachers, and school personnel from health risks.
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