Walang Pasok: Class, work suspensions for September 22 due to smog from Taal

MANILA, Philippines (Update 7, 10:26 a.m.) — Several local government units announced the suspension of classes for Sept. 22, 2023 due to Taal's persistent emission of volcanic smog, also known as vog.

Vog is a hazardous gas capable of causing severe irritation to the eyes, throat and respiratory system. Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 1, indicating ongoing unrest without an imminent eruption.

Here's a list of cities, municipalities and provinces that have suspended classes for Friday:

National Capital Region

• Las Piñas City — all levels, public and private
• Muntinlupa City — all levels, public and private
• Parañaque City — all levels, public and private
• Pasay City — all levels, public and private
• San Juan City — all levels, public and private

Batangas

• Agoncillo
  • Barigon ES — no face-to-face classes (shift to modular learning), all levels, public and private
  • Mahabang Gulod ES — no face-to-face classes (shift to modular learning), all levels, public and private
  • Bilibinwang ES — no face-to-face classes (shift to modular learning), all levels, public and private
  • Banyaga ES — no face-to-face classes (shift to modular learning), all levels, public and private
  • Banyaga NHS — no face-to-face classes (shift to modular learning), all levels, public and private
• Alitagtag — all levels, public and private
• Balayan — all levels, public and private
• Balete — all levels, public and private
• Calaca — no face-to-face classes (shift to modular learning), all levels, public and private
• Calatagan — all levels, public and private
• Lemery — no face-to-face classes (shift to modular learning), all levels, public and private
• Lian — all levels, public and private
• Mataasnakahoy — all levels, public and private
• Nasugbu — all levels,