Heat index in Atimonan, Quezon hits 44°C; residents warned

LUCENA CITY — The local government of Atimonan in Quezon province urged residents to remain cautious after the town’s heat index reached a dangerous 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday, June 13. In a public advisory posted on Facebook at 12:10 noon, the Atimonan Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said the 44°C heat index