By Gabriela Baron
The smog that the residents of Metro Manila has been experiencing has no connection with Taal Volcano’s volcanic smog or vog, according to the chief of the Department of Science and Technology.
In an interview with PTV’s Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary and Phivolcs Officer-in-Charge Renato Solidum said the source of smog in Metro Manila comes from pollution and not from volcanic gas.
“Dapat nating alalahanin na ‘yung nangyayari dito sa Kamaynilaan ay kakaiba sa Taal Volcano. Kasi ‘yung buong Metro Manila at karatig-probinsiya, may tinatawag ang PAGASA na thermal invasion,” Solidum explained.
“Ang thermal invasion prevalent ‘yan, kaya lang dito sa Metro Manila, ang source ng smoke ay polusyon galing sa mga sasakyan,” he further explained.
Solidum also called on the public to wear face masks to protect themselves against smog and vog.
“‘Yung smog ay may epekto sa kalusugan kaya maganda magsuot tayo ng face mask at kung hindi tayo kailangang lumabas ay [isara] ang mga [pinto] at bintana,” he added.
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