Philippines Schools Brace for El Niño's Intense Heat
The Philippines' Department of Education is preparing for the worsening El Niño by adjusting class formats, enhancing hydration facilities, and improving school infrastructure to mitigate the impact of intense heat on student learning. Measures against heatstroke and water shortages are included.
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