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Manila: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday warned of dangerous heat index levels in 20 areas in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, the heat index refers to the temperature felt by the human body when relative humidity combines with air temperature. In its 5 a.m. forecast, PAGASA identified several areas that may experience heat indices ranging from 42°C to 45°C. These include Sangley Point, Cavite and Virac, Catanduanes both at 44°C, and San Ildefonso, Bulacan at the same level. Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas are expected to have heat indices of

Pampanga: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has donated more than PHP90 million for procuring 40 dialysis machines and a CT scan unit for the new Pampanga Provincial Dialysis Center I. According to Philippines News Agency, the donation, turned over during the inauguration of the new dialysis center in Pampanga on Friday, aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for better health services, especially in underserved areas. The center is expected to serve thousands of patients who otherwise would have to travel far or incur big expenses for dialysis sessions. The Pampanga Provincial Dialysis Center I is a

Pangasinan: The inflation rate in Pangasinan remained at 2.3 percent in March, unchanged from February, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 1 (Ilocos Region) reported Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, PSA-Pangasinan chief statistical specialist Edgar Norberte stated that the main contributors to inflation were food and non-alcoholic beverages at 3.7 percent, which accounted for 63.7 percent of the overall rate. Restaurants and accommodation services contributed at 2.7 percent, while housing, utilities, and fuels were at 1.1 percent. In the category of food and non-alcoholic beverages, prices of other vegetables, fresh or chilled, saw a significant increase from 17.9 percent in

La Union: Inflation in La Union slowed down to 1.5 percent in March from 3.0 percent in February, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Ilocos Region. According to Philippines News Agency, PSA La Union chief statistical specialist Dr. Danites Te±ido, in a forum on Friday, explained that the deceleration was mainly driven by food and non-alcoholic beverages, which accounted for 71.3 percent of the downtrend. Inflation in this category dropped from 3.8 percent to 1.3 percent, while transport inflation fell from -1.4 percent to -3.5 percent, and housing, utilities, and fuels declined slightly from 6.9 percent to 6.3 percent.

Manila: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday warned of dangerous heat index levels in 19 areas. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGASA weather specialist Grace Castañeda, in a 5 a.m. forecast, stated that the following areas may experience heat indices ranging from 42°C to 45°C on Saturday: Sangley Point, Cavite (45°C); Dagupan City, Pangasinan (44°C); ISU, Echague, Isabela (43°C); Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas (43°C); Iloilo City, Iloilo (43°C); TAU Camiling, Tarlac (43°C); NAIA Pasay City, Metro Manila (42°C); Science Garden, Quezon City, Metro Manila (42°C); Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (42°C); Subic Bay Olongapo City (42°C); San Ildefonso,