Metro Manila Hits the Hottest Temperature of the Year

Residents take a swim to cool off from the hot weather in Iloilo City, the Philippines, on April 13, 2012. Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, sizzled to 35.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the hottest day of the year so far and may reach as high as 36 degrees Celsius by May, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)