Hontiveros calls for hydration facilities amid Super El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) and the private sector to set up hydration stations and cooling centers in public spaces amid Super El Niño. Hontiveros, head of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, said reporting the day’s heat index alone was not enough and that people should not have to spend more to prevent dehydration and heat stroke. READ: Aquino urges gov’t lenders to waive loan interest during Super El Niño “We must ensure that we have a safe place to rest and clean water to drink. The government should set up […]...

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