Borongan City hits dangerous 43°C heat index

TACLOBAN CITY- Borongan City in Eastern Samar recorded a heat index of 43 degrees Celsius on Friday, placing it under the “danger” category of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). This prompted health authorities to warn residents across Eastern Visayas against heat-related illnesses. According to Pagasa, Borongan’s heat index on Friday matched