By Nel Andrade  ANTIPOLO CITY- Surgical masks have become a prime commodity in many parts of the province since Sunday following the ash fall from the eruption of Taal Volcano, more than a hundred kilometers away. In major drug stores in this city alone, regular surgical masks were the main items consumers were buying on Sunday night. Supplies of face masks ran out in many stores in Metro Manila and nearby provinces in the south as Taal Volcano in Batangas continued to spew ash. (Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN) Some consumers said the need for face masks came as the Department of Health issued advisories on the health hazards from volcanic ashes if inhaled. During the height of the ash fall in this city, some netizens posted photos of roads scattered with ashes, with the word ‘PRAY’ inscribed on the ash-covered ground to indicate the thickness of the ash layer. Netizens also posted photos of ash-covered vehicles to show that ash had reached their area. The provincial government cancelled classes on Jan. 13 in all levels. The office of Rizal Gov. Rebecca Ynares said per assessment of the provincial and municipal disaster risk reduction management offices in the province and the municipalities, there has been no report of damage to property or casualties following their initial inspection on Sunday until as of this writing. Simultaneous clean-up activities were conducted Monday morning to make sure the volcanic ashes will not accumulate. Gov. Ynares also directed local government unit executives to closely monitor their respective areas to ensure the smooth flow of assistance to residents should the need arise. Meanwhile, SM Supermalls in the province opened their parking spaces for overnight parking free of charge Sunday night to accommodate vehicles needing shelter from the ash fall. Read more: Taal alert level 4 up after phreatic eruption