The Philippines has numerous active volcanoes around the country, most notably, the Mayon Volcano and Taal Volcano. In this article, we’ll provide a list of class suspensions in the Philippines (#WalangPasok) and the most recent updates about Taal Volcano and the volcanic smog (VOG).
The smog already reached the nearby localities of Taal, Batangas. Suppose you’re wondering whether your area is affected by the class suspensions or want to stay up-to-date on the latest developments regarding the conditions in the Philippines; you’ve come to the right place.
Philippines’ #WalangPasok Class Suspension List
The local government units (LGUs) around the country have been attentive when suspending classes due to bad weather or area conditions. Here’s the class suspension list (#WalangPasok) for Monday, October 9, 2023, according to Civil Defense CALABARZON. Also, below is the latest PHIVOLCS update.
Batangas (#WalangPasok)
All levels, Public and Private
- Agoncillo (shift to online/modular classes)
- Balayan
- Balete
- Batangas City (shift to online/modular classes)
- Bauan (shift to online/modular classes)
- Calaca (shift to online/modular classes)
- Calatagan
- Cuenca (shift to online/modular classes)
- Ibaan
- Laurel (shift to online/modular classes)
- Lemery (shift to online/modular classes)
- Lian (shift to online/modular classes)
- Lipa City (shift to online/modular classes)
- Lobo (shift to online/modular classes)
- Malvar (shift to online/modular classes)
- Mataasnakahoy (shift to online/modular classes)
- Nasugbu (shift to online/modular classes)
- Padre Garcia (shift to online/modular classes)
- Rosario (shift to online/modular classes)
- San Jose
- San Juan (shift to online/modular classes)
- San Luis (shift to online/modular classes)
- San Nicolas
- San Pascual (shift to online/modular classes)
- Santa Teresita
- Taal (shift to online/modular classes)
- Talisay
- Tanauan City (shift to online/modular classes)
- Taysan (shift to online/modular classes)
- Tuy (shift to online/modular classes)
K to 12 and ALS, Public and Private
- Santo Tomas (shift to online/modular classes)
Laguna (#WalangPasok)
All levels, Public and Private
- City of Biñan
- Calamba (shift to online/modular classes)
- City of Cabuyao (shift to online/modular classes)
- City of San Pedro (shift to online/modular classes)
- City of Santa Rosa (shift to online/modular classes)
Rizal (#WalangPasok)
All levels, Public and Private
- Taytay
- Binangonan
Pre-school to High school, Public and Private
- Angono (shift to online/modular classes)
PHIVOLCS Update
Aside from the #WalangPasok announcements, know the latest update on the Taal Volcano, too. In the recently released 24-hour observation from PHIVOLCS-DOST, the Taal Volcano is still under Alert Level 1. The agency also mentioned the pronounced upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in the Main Crater lake. The VOG has reached numerous parts of Batangas, and some parts of CALABARZON.
LOOK: Time-lapse snapshots of degassing activity from the Taal Main Crater and volcanic smog or vog formation taken from 05:45 AM to 11:42 AM today, 8 October 2023 by the Mt. Macolot, Cuenca, Batangas station (VTCU) IP Camera. pic.twitter.com/jp48R1IZQy
— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) October 8, 2023
PHIVOLCS also stated that entry into Taal Volcano Island, which is a Permanent Danger Zone, is prohibited. This includes occupancy and boating around Taal. Moreover, flying aircraft is not allowed.
The agency further wrote about some possible hazards that could happen during the day or the next few days. For preventive health safety, wear a mask to avoid inhaling smog or sulfur dioxide.
- Steam-driven or phreatic or gas-driven explosions
- Volcanic earthquakes
- Minor ashfall
- Lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas
BULKANG TAAL
Buod ng 24 oras na pagmamanman
09 Oktubre 2023 alas-5 ng umaga #TaalVolcanoFilipino:https://t.co/dG92Q310y1
English:https://t.co/bBF5daQcVz pic.twitter.com/3QIKKxLwo8
— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) October 9, 2023
Philippine holidays this 2023
In case you missed it, several regular and special holidays are declared in the Philippines this 2023. To help you with it, we wrote a list of all the holidays you can look forward to this year.
Regular Holidays
- New Year’s Day – January 1 (Sunday)
- Maundy Thursday – April 6
- Good Friday – April 7
- Araw ng Kagitingan – April 10 (Monday nearest April 9)
- Eid’l Fitr – April 21 (Friday)
- Labor Day – May 1 (Monday)
- Independence Day – June 12 (Monday)
- National Heroes Day – August 28 (Monday)
- Bonifacio Day – November 27 (Monday nearest November 30)
- Christmas Day – December 25 (Monday)
- Rizal Day – December 30 (Saturday)
Special or Non-working Holidays
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Saturday)
- Black Saturday – April 8
- Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Monday)
- All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Wednesday)
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – December 8 (Friday)
- Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Sunday)
Additional special (non-working day)
- January 2 (Monday)
- November 2 (Thursday)
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