The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday announced that there is no volcanic smog or vog formation in Taal Volcano Island and no suspension of classes has been reported within the volcano’s vicinity and nearby areas.
“As of 0600H, 21 August 2024, there is no observed and reported vog formation in the Taal Volcano Island and nearby areas per monitoring of PDRRMO Batangas and update from Taal Volcano Observatory,” the OCD said in a message to the Manila Standard.
On Monday, Department of Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara issued Memorandum No. 46, allowing affected schools to suspend classes in the absence of an official announcement from local governments.
On Tuesday, local governments in the Calabarzon region suspended classes due to the vog from Taal Volcano.
In Laguna and Rizal, all schools were closed with a recommendation for modular or online learning. Cavite also canceled all classes, while 13 municipalities in Batangas suspended them. In Quezon, class suspensions affected Tayabas City and several other towns.
Residents were advised to wear N95 masks, stay hydrated, and minimize outdoor activities.
