Volcanic smog hits Batangas towns anew
MANILA, Philippines — Volcanic smog or vog blanketed several cities and municipalities near Taal Volcano in Batangas yesterday, disrupting classes in some localities including nearby provinces.
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Palace to public: Keep masks on
MANILA, Philippines — While the air quality in Metro Manila and nearby areas has returned to normal due to the subsiding volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano and pollution-related smog, Malacañang is still recommending the wearing of face masks as a protection against pollution.
Phivolcs remains on alert as vog clears over Taal Volcano
MANILA, Philippines — The thick volcanic smog or "vog" covering Taal Volcano in Batangas for days cleared on Saturday morning, but Phivolcs warned that the volcano's threat persists.
Smog cloaks Metro Manila
SMOG — a gray cloud of atmospheric pollutants from vehicle emissions — blanketed most of Metro Manila and neighboring communities on Friday, forcing the suspension of classes and prompting authorities to advise the wearing of face masks outdoors.
Senators question ₱21,000 salary of Phivolcs engineers
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 21) – The ₱21,000 monthly salary of engineers in the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has become a stumbling block in hiring personnel, officials admitted to senators on Thursday.