Several municipalities and barangays in Batangas province suspended classes on Thursday, June 8 due to the continuous thick volcanic smog coming from the Taal volcano.
In an advisory, the Municipality of Laurel announced that classes at all levels in both private and public schools are still suspended in order to protect the health and well-being of students and teachers.
It reminded residents to be cautious and apply health preventive measures such as wearing of facemask and drink water to stay hydrated.
The Municipality of Balete also canceled classes at all levels in both private and public schools.
In-person classes in the barangays in the Municipality of Agoncillo such as Banyaga, Barigon, and Bilibinwang were likewise suspended until Friday, June 9.
Based on the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) latest bulletin issued at 8 AM, Taal Volcano is still placed under Alert Level No. 1.
Phivolcs said that the volcano has been releasing 5718 tons of sulfur dioxide flux since Wednesday, June 7.
From June 2, one volcanic earthquake and volcanic tremor has been recorded.
The state seismologist said entry to the Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) is still restricted, and aircrafts are still prohibited to ply 10,000 feet of the Taal.
