At least 11 Batangas towns under total lockdown due to Taal eruption
At least 11 Batangas towns are under total lockdown as of January 17 to prevent residents from returning home amid ongoing Taal Volcano eruption risks, up from five towns on January 15.
The towns include Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Lemery, Malvar, San Nicolas, Sta Teresita, Talisay, Tanauan City, parts of Lipa City, and parts of Mataasnakahoy.
Batangas authorities approved a total lockdown for Talisay on January 14 after residents ignored evacuation warnings.
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