#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Sept. 22 due to smog

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 22) — The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced suspension for all classes for Friday, Sept. 22 due to the heavy smog surrounding cities in the area.

State volcanologists said the smog over Metro Manila is not caused by the emissions from Taal Volcano but cautioned the public to still wear masks and avoid the outdoors.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the haze covering the capital region, Calabarzon, and some parts of Central Luzon are smog formation from “small particles trapped close to the surface due to the presence of a thermal inversion, high humidity, and calm wind conditions.”

As of Friday morning, the following areas have announced class suspensions:

Cavite

All levels in public and private: Magallanes, Kawit, Ternate, Silang, Alfonso, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (Bailen), Gen. Trias, Mendez, Naic, Imus, Cavite City, Noveleta, Trece Martires, Maragondon, Tagaytay City, Dasmariñas City, Tanza, Rosario, Indang, Bacoor City, Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Carmona, Amadeo

Batangas

Shift to modular learning: Barigon ES, Mahabang Gulod ES, Bilibinwang ES, Banyaga ES , Banyaga NHS, Lemery

All levels in public and private: Agoncillo, Balayan, Calatagan, Lian, Nasugbu, Tanauan City, San Nicolas, Balete, Tuy, Calaca, Taal

Laguna

All levels in public and private: San Pedro, Biñan City, Cabuyao City, Calamba City, Santa Rosa City

Metro Manila

All levels in public and private: Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Pasay, San Juan, Caloocan, Marikina (until Sept. 23, Saturday), Valenzuela, Manila, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Navotas (afternoon classes)

This story will be updated.