Classes suspended, public urged to mask up as Taal ‘vog’ spreads

MANILA, Philippines — Volcanic smog, or “vog” spewing from Taal Volcano forced the suspension of classes in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) region on Monday, as health authorities called on affected residents to wear face masks outdoors. Parts of Metro Manila were also blanketed by haze, leading to school closures in some cities, but