To everyone in the #Philippines, especially foreigners and those planning to visit our beautiful country, make it a habit to:
Bring a liter of water at all times.
The heat index (or feels like) is now at 38°C (I don't know what it is in °F we don't use that). This is still, actually, cool for us locals.
In the coming weeks, and months, it might go up as high as 45°C, like it did in the last few years (even without #ElNiño). 42°C – 45°C is what we locals consider very hot, and there are locals who collapses, or die, because of heat exhaustion. (Watch out for announcements of heat waves too.)
Now, if you're a foreigner who came from colder countries, you definitely are not accustomed to this weather. So, don't even dare assume "you can do it". Bring water with you at all times, especially if you have existing conditions.
Mineral water is highly recommended, preferably between pH8 and pH10 (alkaline levels). Distilled/purified water are below pH6 (acidic levels). Of course, if your doctor said you can not drink alkaline/mineral water, then don't. Especially people who can't process minerals.
--never do it from anywhere on the car except at the back if intending to go forward.
--push from front if intending to go backwards.
Pushing from sides put you in very hazardous position- easy to slip under tires... and if drive wheels hit you when spinning... expect major damage to your body.
A new beginning at the end of the week: After 3+ years, today will be my last day forecasting the weather at Action News Now. It's time for me to return home to Montana so I can live and work much closer to my family. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and for watching my weather forecasts... I really appreciate it! Soon, I will be forecasting the weather at KTVQ and MTN, and I am looking forward to it. I'll have your 7-day weather forecast one last time at 4, 5, 6, 10 & 11pm! Thank you, everyone. Take care and be safe!