Tacloban logs 45°C heat index; DOH warns of heat stroke risks

TACLOBAN CITY — The city of Tacloban recorded a heat index of 45°C on Wednesday, the highest in the country for the day, according to observations from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), prompting health authorities to issue a public advisory on heat-related illnesses. The advisory from the state weather bureau was released at