Forty-five students found themselves rushed to the hospital as they grappled with breathing difficulties triggered by the volcanic smog emanating from Taal Volcano. The unsettling incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of nature’s forces and the need for vigilant monitoring and preparedness in communities vulnerable to volcanic activity.

Our thoughts are with the affected students, and we hope for their swift recovery while also emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to safeguard public health in areas prone to such environmental challenges.

According to Dr. Amor Calayan, the head of the Provincial Disaster Management Office, the students suffered from symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, and skin and throat irritation after inhaling the volcanic smog. Immediate first aid was administered to the affected learners, and they were subsequently released to go home.

Numerous students were hurried to the hospital due to respiratory distress caused by the volcanic smog originating from Taal Volcano in Tuy, Batangas.

Dr. Amor Calayan, the head of the Provincial Disaster Management Office, reported that the 45 students who were affected received immediate first aid, and hospitalization was deemed unnecessary. Subsequently, the young learners were granted permission to return to their homes.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has maintained vigilant monitoring of the Taal Volcano’s status.

PHIVOLCS clarified on Friday that Metro Manila smog is not related to the activity from Taal Volcano. It is due to pollution and thermal inversion.