Pedestrians shield themselves from the scorching sun with umbrellas in Quezon City on Monday, 19 May 2025. According to PAGASA, 27 areas across the country are experiencing a “danger-level” heat index of 42°C and above, including Quezon City. Temperatures soared as high as 45°C in Aparri, Cagayan, and Dagupan City, Pangasinan. — Analy LaborAnaly LaborAnaly Labor