
Philippines Schools Respond to Climate Change: Early Holidays and Cooling Measures
Facing Extreme Heat, Philippine Schools Implement Changes to Protect Students
Manila - Kindergarten teacher Lolita Akim manages five standing fans, with three more readily available, in an effort to keep her young students engaged in Manila's rising heat. In 2024, heat waves compelled millions of children in the Philippines to miss school. This marked the first occas...