Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for October 9 due to Taal vog

MANILA, Philippines — Some local government units announced the suspension of onsite classes for October 9 due to Taal's persistent emission of volcanic smog, also known as vog. 

Some of these LGUs advised academic institutions to shift to online or modular classes in the meantime.

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 onsite classes for Monday:

Batangas

• Calaca - all levels, public and private (shift to online/modular classes)
• San Jose - all levels, public and private
• Batangas City - all levels, public and private (shift to online/modular classes)
• San Pascual - all levels, public and private (shift to online/modular classes)
• Bauan - all levels, public and private (shift to online/modular classes)
• Agoncillo - all levels, public and private (shift to online/modular classes)
• Lemery - all levels, public and private (shift to online/modular classes)
• San Luis - all levels, public and private (shift to online/modular classes)

Laguna

• Calamba City - all levels, public and private (shift to online/modular classes)

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— Rosette Adel