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TAAL BLOWS SMOG.Taal Volcano blew smog that spread as far as Calabarzon and Metro Manila yesterday causing the suspension of classes in Batangas, Cavite, Laguna and Metro Manila. Phivolcs said the volcano released volcanic gases and smoke reaching up to 2,400 meters high. Cindy Valentin Reyes FB pageTHE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Monday reported that Taal Volcano has emitted substantial quantities of volcanic smog or “vog” over the past 24 hours.
However, Phivolcs said it had not detected the occurrence of volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours. “Our regional counterpart is continuously monitoring the situation on the AOR considering the vog formation reported in the Provinces of Batangas, Cavite and Laguna and continuously coordinating with DOST-PHIVOLCS/TVO, DENR-EMB CALABARZON and various LDRRMOs to assess the situation and provide corresponding support once needed.” OCD said in a statement on Monday.
“Every local MDRRMOs already has their respective stock of N-95 face masks but we continue to distribute additional masks since this is the immediate need of the locals to avoid throat irritation. We highly recommend because it is highly particulate, avoiding penetration of the vog,” she toldPreemptive evacuation is not yet necessary as well as suspension of work and classes are also not yet recommended.
Among the towns that suspended face-to-face classes include Balete, Balayan, Malvar, Laurel, San Jose, Mataas na Kahoy, Agoncillo, San Nicolas, Nasugbu, Lemery, Lian, Talisay, San Luis, Alitagtag, City of Calaca, San Pascual, Calatagan, Tuy, Cuenca, Sta. Teresita, Bauan, San Juan, Taal, Padre Garcia, and Ibaan, among others.
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