Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 12) – The country saw its hottest temperature for the year, with the state weather bureau recording a sizzling 41.2°C in Echague in Isabela on Monday.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA’s station in Tuguegarao City posted a slightly cooler 39.7°C, while its site in San Jose in Occidental Mindoro recorded a high of 38.5°C.
In Tarlac, air temperatures stood at 38.3°C in Camiling, and 37.2°C in Hacienda Luisita.
With the scorching heat, PAGASA is calling on the public to drink plenty of water regularly, as well as minimize physical activities in the afternoon to ward off “heat stress.”
PAGASA earlier said that the Philippines may experience warm weather until late May.
