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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

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METRO MANILA

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel

Joyce Balancio

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/172404715176220230922-drone-smog-metro manila-MT-8.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A haze hovers over the affecting southern parts of Metro Manila on September 22, 2023 as viewed from Quezon City. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/file</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — Over 40 local government units (LGUs) in Luzon suspended classes Monday <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">due to volcanic smog coming from the Taal Volcano, according to the Department of Education (DepEd).</span></p><div><span id="isPasted"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/27/decades-old-plight-newer-challenges-loom-as-philippines-enters-new-school-year-1006">• Decades-old plight, newer challenges loom as Philippines enters new school year</a></span></div><p>The DepEd said the following LGUs suspended Aug. 19 face-to-face classes and shifted to blended learning due to the volcanic unrest:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>METRO MANILA</strong></div><p>1. Muntinlupa<br/>2. Las Piñas </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>BATANGAS</strong></div><p>1. Balete<br/>2. Balayan<br/>3. Malvar<br/>4. Laurel<br/>5. San Jose<br/>6. Mataas na Kahoy<br/>7. Agoncillo<br/>8. San Nicolas<br/>9. Nasugbu<br/>10. Lemery<br/>11. Lian<br/>12. Talisay<br/>13. San Luis<br/>14. Alitagtag<br/>15. City of Calaca<br/>16. San Pascual<br/>17. Calatagan<br/>18. Tuy<br/>19. Cuenca<br/>20. Sta. Teresita<br/>21. Bauan<br/>22. San Juan<br/>23. Taal<br/>24. Padre Garcia<br/>25. Ibaan</p><div> </div><div><strong>CAVITE</strong></div><p>1. Silang<br/>2. Mendez<br/>3. Indang<br/>4. Alfonso<br/>5. GMA<br/>6. Carmona<br/>7. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo<br/>8. Amadeo<br/>9. Maragondon<br/>10. Naic<br/>11. Carmona</p><div> </div><div><strong>LAGUNA</strong></div><p>1. Calamba<br/>2. Biñan<br/>3. Los Baños</p><div> </div><p>Local government units have advised the public to wear face masks and stay inside their homes if possible.</p><p>Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 1 which means that it is still in &quot;abnormal condition and should not be interpreted to have ceased unrest nor ceased the threat of eruptive activity.&quot;</p><p>On Sunday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources stations showed unhealthy levels of air quality in parts of Metro Manila.</p><p>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. </p><p>&quot;To ensure learning continuity in affected areas, DepEd instructs schools to employ alternative delivery modalities such as modular or online learning,&quot; read the DepEd memo signed by Secretary Sonny Angara. </p><p>&quot;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,&quot; it added. </p><p>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. </p><p>DepEd&#x27;s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service has also activated the Rapid Assessment of Damages Report for the said hazard. </p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO: </strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hv-N2MqY_2M?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>According to DepEd, some LGUs have suspended face-to-face classes and shifted to blended learning amid the volcanic unrest.</p>

According to DepEd, some LGUs have suspended face-to-face classes and shifted to blended learning amid the volcanic unrest.

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Over 40 LGUs suspend face-to-face classes due to Taal smog

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel,

Joyce Balancio,

ABS-CBN News

Published August 19, 2024 02:11 PM PHT

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Updated August 19, 2024 02:25 PM PHT

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