Manila Bulletin
Face masks become prime commodity in Antipolo City after DOH warns of ash hazards
Supplies of face masks have run out in many stores in Metro Manila, nearby provinces in the south, and Antipolo City as Taal Volcano continued to spew ash.
Stores in Mandaluyong, Pasig, Manila, and Cavite reported being sold out of face masks, with some running out within 30 minutes.
The Department of Health warned of potential health effects as ashfall reached Calabarzon and Metro Manila, prompting advisories on inhalation hazards.
The DOH advised the public, particularly those with pre-existing lung conditions, to minimize their exposure to volcanic ash.
Classes in all levels were cancelled in Rizal province on January 13.
Simultaneous clean-up activities were conducted in Rizal on Monday morning to prevent ash accumulation.
SM Supermalls in Rizal offered free overnight parking to accommodate vehicles needing shelter from the ash fall.
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The Department of Health (DOH) issued health advisories to manage risks from Taal Volcano's ashfall after Phivolcs raised the alert to Level 4.
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is monitoring market prices for face masks following the Taal Volcano eruption, with N95 masks selling for P120 to P150 and surgical masks increasing from P1 to P4.
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PHAPCares Foundation and the Chinese Coast Guard donated relief goods, including face masks, medicines, and drinking water, to evacuees and responders in Batangas affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
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The Department of Health (DOH) is urging Metro Manila residents not to panic buy N95 masks, as these are prioritized for communities directly impacted by the Taal Volcano's ash explosion.
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Taal Volcano in Batangas began spewing ash on Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2020, leading to ashfall in Calabarzon, Metro Manila, and other surrounding provinces.
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