Smog over Metro Manila not from Taal but pollution

Smog over Metro Manila not from Taal but pollution – Phivolcs

By Arlie O. Calalo

Jun 29, 2021 2:04 pm

THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday clarified that the haze over Metro Manila was not caused by smog coming from Taal Volcano but from pollution.

Interviewed by The Manila Times, Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum said the smog was a result of 'human activities like pollution coming from vehicles'.

COVERED IN HAZE Smog blankets parts of Metro Manila as seen from a spot in Antipolo City on June 29 2021. Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum said the haze is caused by pollution from vehicles and not from Taal Volcano, which has been emitting thick smoke as high as three-kilometers from its main crater over the last few days. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

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