The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that Taal Volcano’s degassing activity has once again produced volcanic smog, or “vog,” during its latest 24-hour monitoring of the active volcano in Batangas. In its Taal Volcano bulletin issued on Tuesday, Aug. 27,...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) After days of volcanic smog or “vog” affecting nearby communities, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday, Aug. 22, that no vog had been observed at Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours. Based on its 24-hour bulletin...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Wednesday, Aug. 21 that the volcanic smog or“vog” from Taal Volcano persists amid rising sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. Phivolcs reported in its Taal Volcano bulletin on Wednesday that...
Several local government units, including Antipolo City, and four other towns in Rizal Province have announced the suspension of face-to-face (F2F) classes in all public and private schools on Tuesday, August 20, following the threat of air pollution in the province. In separate announcements, the...
A smog blankets the skyline of Metro Manila on August 19, 2024 as monitoring stations of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recorded unhealthy air quality levels in some areas of Metro Manila the night before. This is suspected to be linked to heightened vog emissions from...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has directed affected schools to shift to blended learning after several local government units (LGUs) declared the suspension of face-to-face classes in their respective areas on Monday, Aug. 19, due to volcanic smog, or "vog." (DepEd / MB Visual Content...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Aug. 19, urged the public to take precautions due to high levels of sulfur dioxide emissions from Taal Volcano, which are causing volcanic smog, or "vog." A smog blankets the skyline of Metro Manila on Monday morning, August 19, 2024. (Mark...
Around 850 individuals suffered from respiratory-related illnesses as a result of the volcanic smog that hit Batangas and other areas near the Taal Volcano last week, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Thursday, Sept. 28. NDRRMC deputy spokesman Diego...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Tourism (DOT)-Region 4-A (Calabarzon or the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) has issued a travel advisory for travelers going to areas near Taal Volcano due to volcanic smog or vog. In a notice issued by DOT-Region 4-A Director...
CAVITE – Some local government units (LGUs) in the province of Cavite suspended classes anew on Monday, Sept. 25, due to volcanic smog or vog from Taal. Classes are cancelled in all levels, public and private, in the following areas: Alfonso General Emilio Aguinaldo (Bailen) Tagaytay City...
IP camera images of Taal Volcano taken at 8 a.m. (left), 12:30 p.m. (middle), and 5:30 p.m. (right) from the Cuenca Observation Station (VTCU), with initially thin volcanic smog or vog thickening throughout Thursday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2023. (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)...
Following reports from authorities about the emission of volcanic smog from Taal Volcano, the local government of Teresa, Rizal has suspended the afternoon classes in all levels in both public and private schools for September 22, Friday. In an advisory, Teresa, Rizal Mayor Rodel Dela Cruz...
