Although it was intermittently suppressed, it continued to reignite throughout the day,

The highest heat index is possible in Cavite City and Tanauan City in Batangas — up to 45°, followed by Pasay [where] the heat we will feel will be even higher at noon [where] it is possible to reach up to 44°C. meanwhile, the heat index will remain at 39°C over the northern portion of Metro Manila,

The immediate loss of ground cover has exposed the soil, increasing the risk of erosion, especially during rainfall, and reducing the area’s capacity to retain moisture, both critical for forest recovery,

We can see here on our map that the orange color or dangerous levels of heat indices are highly likely in a large part of Luzon, we’re talking about Palawan, in Mindoro, areas of Camarines Sur, Masbate, here in Cagayan, Isabela, La Union, Pangasinan, and in many other places in the plains in Central Luzon and Calabarzon and Metro Manila — there are still places where the heat will still be intense,