Around 22,000 houses have been "totally damaged" by the eruption of Taal Volcano, the provincial government of Batangas bared Sunday.

From Alert Level 4, Taal Volcano has now been placed under Alert Level 3, which means a hazardous eruption can still happen "within days or weeks."

Classes from pre-school to high school in the entire province of Batangas will remain suspended ‘until further notice’ despite Taal Volcano being downgraded to Alert Level 3.