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Over 40 LGUs suspend face-to-face classes due to Taal smog
Over 40 LGUs suspend face-to-face classes due to Taal smog
Published Aug 19, 2024 02:11 PM PHT
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Updated Aug 19, 2024 02:25 PM PHT
A haze hovers over the affecting southern parts of Metro Manila on September 22, 2023 as viewed from Quezon City. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/file
A haze hovers over the affecting southern parts of Metro Manila on September 22, 2023 as viewed from Quezon City. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/fileMANILA — Over 40 local government units (LGUs) in Luzon suspended classes Monday due to volcanic smog coming from the Taal Volcano, according to the Department of Education (DepEd).
MANILA — Over 40 local government units (LGUs) in Luzon suspended classes Monday due to volcanic smog coming from the Taal Volcano, according to the Department of Education (DepEd).
The DepEd said the following LGUs suspended Aug. 19 face-to-face classes and shifted to blended learning due to the volcanic unrest:
The DepEd said the following LGUs suspended Aug. 19 face-to-face classes and shifted to blended learning due to the volcanic unrest:
METRO MANILA
1. Muntinlupa
2. Las Piñas
1. Muntinlupa
2. Las Piñas
BATANGAS
1. Balete
2. Balayan
3. Malvar
4. Laurel
5. San Jose
6. Mataas na Kahoy
7. Agoncillo
8. San Nicolas
9. Nasugbu
10. Lemery
11. Lian
12. Talisay
13. San Luis
14. Alitagtag
15. City of Calaca
16. San Pascual
17. Calatagan
18. Tuy
19. Cuenca
20. Sta. Teresita
21. Bauan
22. San Juan
23. Taal
24. Padre Garcia
25. Ibaan
1. Balete
2. Balayan
3. Malvar
4. Laurel
5. San Jose
6. Mataas na Kahoy
7. Agoncillo
8. San Nicolas
9. Nasugbu
10. Lemery
11. Lian
12. Talisay
13. San Luis
14. Alitagtag
15. City of Calaca
16. San Pascual
17. Calatagan
18. Tuy
19. Cuenca
20. Sta. Teresita
21. Bauan
22. San Juan
23. Taal
24. Padre Garcia
25. Ibaan
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CAVITE
1. Silang
2. Mendez
3. Indang
4. Alfonso
5. GMA
6. Carmona
7. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo
8. Amadeo
9. Maragondon
10. Naic
11. Carmona
1. Silang
2. Mendez
3. Indang
4. Alfonso
5. GMA
6. Carmona
7. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo
8. Amadeo
9. Maragondon
10. Naic
11. Carmona
LAGUNA
1. Calamba
2. Biñan
3. Los Baños
1. Calamba
2. Biñan
3. Los Baños
Local government units have advised the public to wear face masks and stay inside their homes if possible.
Local government units have advised the public to wear face masks and stay inside their homes if possible.
Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 1 which means that it is still in "abnormal condition and should not be interpreted to have ceased unrest nor ceased the threat of eruptive activity."
Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 1 which means that it is still in "abnormal condition and should not be interpreted to have ceased unrest nor ceased the threat of eruptive activity."
On Sunday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources stations showed unhealthy levels of air quality in parts of Metro Manila.
On Sunday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources stations showed unhealthy levels of air quality in parts of Metro Manila.
DepEd also released memorandum No. 46 series of 2024, authorizing affected schools to suspend classes in the absence of an official announcement from the local government units.
DepEd also released memorandum No. 46 series of 2024, authorizing affected schools to suspend classes in the absence of an official announcement from the local government units.
"To ensure learning continuity in affected areas, DepEd instructs schools to employ alternative delivery modalities such as modular or online learning," read the DepEd memo signed by Secretary Sonny Angara.
"To ensure learning continuity in affected areas, DepEd instructs schools to employ alternative delivery modalities such as modular or online learning," read the DepEd memo signed by Secretary Sonny Angara.
"Meanwhile, the decision to lift the suspension will depend on whether it is safe for learners and teachers to return. Concerned personnel are advised to stay updated through news and announcements from the Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology," it added.
"Meanwhile, the decision to lift the suspension will depend on whether it is safe for learners and teachers to return. Concerned personnel are advised to stay updated through news and announcements from the Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology," it added.
In cases of casualties such as displacements, injuries or other incidents involving learners and teachers, the schools are directed to report these immediately to the DepEd Regional Office that will forward the information to the Central Office.
In cases of casualties such as displacements, injuries or other incidents involving learners and teachers, the schools are directed to report these immediately to the DepEd Regional Office that will forward the information to the Central Office.
DepEd's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service has also activated the Rapid Assessment of Damages Report for the said hazard.
DepEd's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service has also activated the Rapid Assessment of Damages Report for the said hazard.
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