Despite a tropical storm approaching the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), several areas across the country still recorded dangerous heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 44°C on Friday, May 8, based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).According to PAGASA, 11 areas posted the highest heat index of 44°C:* Laoag City, Ilocos Norte* Dagupan City, Pangasinan* Echague,…