(UPDATE) LOCAL governments in most of Metro Manila and Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Queozn) suspended classes on Friday due to the volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano and the health risks it poses, advising their constituents to "wear protective gear and avoid outdoor activities unless necessary." The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the cities of Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Pasay, Paranaque, and San Juan have suspended classes in all levels in public and private schools.

Volcanic smog or vog caused by Taal volcano is seen from a building in Pasig City on Friday, September 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), duration of the volcanic smog due to Taal Volcano’s activity, which has led to suspension of classes in numerous Luzon regions, including Metro Manila, on Friday, cannot be predicted. Photos by John Orven Verdote
Volcanic smog or vog caused by Taal volcano is seen from a building in Pasig City on Friday, September 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), duration of the volcanic smog due to Taal Volcano’s activity, which has led to suspension of classes in numerous Luzon regions, including Metro Manila, on Friday, cannot be predicted. Photos by John Orven Verdote
Cavite residents wake up to a hazy morning due to volcanic smog caused by Taal Volcano on Sept. 22. Classes in all levels, public and private, in several town of the province were suspended. PHOTO BY: RENE H. DILAN
Cavite residents wake up to a hazy morning due to volcanic smog caused by Taal Volcano on Sept. 22. Classes in all levels, public and private, in several town of the province were suspended. PHOTO BY: RENE H. DILAN
Volcanic smog or vog caused by Taal volcano is seen from a building in Pasig City on Friday, September 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), duration of the volcanic smog due to Taal Volcano’s activity, which has led to suspension of classes in numerous Luzon regions, including Metro Manila, on Friday, cannot be predicted. Photos by John Orven Verdote
Volcanic smog or vog caused by Taal volcano is seen from a building in Pasig City on Friday, September 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), duration of the volcanic smog due to Taal Volcano’s activity, which has led to suspension of classes in numerous Luzon regions, including Metro Manila, on Friday, cannot be predicted. Photos by John Orven Verdote
Volcanic smog or vog caused by Taal volcano is seen from a building in Pasig City on Friday, September 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), duration of the volcanic smog due to Taal Volcano’s activity, which has led to suspension of classes in numerous Luzon regions, including Metro Manila, on Friday, cannot be predicted. Photos by John Orven Verdote
Volcanic smog or vog caused by Taal volcano is seen from a building in Pasig City on Friday, September 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), duration of the volcanic smog due to Taal Volcano’s activity, which has led to suspension of classes in numerous Luzon regions, including Metro Manila, on Friday, cannot be predicted. Photos by John Orven Verdote
Cavite residents wake up to a hazy morning due to volcanic smog caused by Taal Volcano on Sept. 22. Classes in all levels, public and private, in several town of the province were suspended. PHOTO BY: RENE H. DILAN
Cavite residents wake up to a hazy morning due to volcanic smog caused by Taal Volcano on Sept. 22. Classes in all levels, public and private, in several town of the province were suspended. PHOTO BY: RENE H. DILAN
Volcanic smog or vog caused by Taal volcano is seen from a building in Pasig City on Friday, September 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), duration of the volcanic smog due to Taal Volcano’s activity, which has led to suspension of classes in numerous Luzon regions, including Metro Manila, on Friday, cannot be predicted. Photos by John Orven Verdote
Volcanic smog or vog caused by Taal volcano is seen from a building in Pasig City on Friday, September 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), duration of the volcanic smog due to Taal Volcano’s activity, which has led to suspension of classes in numerous Luzon regions, including Metro Manila, on Friday, cannot be predicted. Photos by John Orven Verdote
Volcanic smog or vog caused by Taal volcano is seen from a building in Pasig City on Friday, September 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), duration of the volcanic smog due to Taal Volcano’s activity, which has led to suspension of classes in numerous Luzon regions, including Metro Manila, on Friday, cannot be predicted. Photos by John Orven Verdote
Volcanic smog or vog caused by Taal volcano is seen from a building in Pasig City on Friday, September 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), duration of the volcanic smog due to Taal Volcano’s activity, which has led to suspension of classes in numerous Luzon regions, including Metro Manila, on Friday, cannot be predicted. Photos by John Orven Verdote

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