FACT CHECK: Aphelion not linked to cold weather, health risks – PAGASA

2026-02-06 - 07:06

Claim: The “aphelion phenomenon,” which began in January, will cause colder-than-usual weather in the Philippines until August, posing health risks such as flu, coughs, and breathing difficulties. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim circulated on social media platforms, including one posted on January 24 by the Facebook page “Siaton Negros,” which has 18,000 followers. As of writing,