The opening of the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival in Bacolod City will be delayed for at least three hours due to expected extreme heat. The provincial government decided to push back the grand opening to around 5 pm instead of 3 pm. The festival is expected to attract around 25,000 attendees.
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BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – The opening of the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival in Bacolod City on Monday, April 15, will be delayed for at least three hours due to expected extreme heat. State weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Administration has forecasted a 36-degree Celsius heat index in Bacolod City with 55% humidity factor. It warned that Bacolod would be under an “extreme heat” index. Thus, prolonged exposure to the scorching heat remains dangerous.
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Saturday, April 13, thanked the police for their preparations, adding that their role is critical in ensuring public safety as the province has set more activities and major competitions and is anticipating a significant influx of people.
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