03/09/2026
𝗛𝗔𝗭𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗦
According to 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟳 of the Environmental Management Bureau Region 8 (EMB RO8), haze from the Indonesian wildfires continues to affect air quality, with monitoring conducted through the 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
A 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 matter levels was observed during the 8:00 PM–9:00 PM monitoring period.
For latest air quality status, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗠𝟭𝟬 (𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀) level recorded an 𝗔𝗤𝗜 𝗼𝗳 𝟱𝟲, classified as 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲/𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿, indicating generally acceptable air quality, although unusually sensitive individuals may experience some effects. Meanwhile, 𝗣𝗠𝟮.𝟱 (𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀) reached an 𝗔𝗤𝗜 𝗼𝗳 𝟵𝟳, categorized as 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲/𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 . Sensitive individuals, particularly those with respiratory conditions, are advised to limit prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities.
WHAT IS HAZE?
Haze is a condition where very small particles, such as smoke, dust, or pollutants, are suspended in the air, making the atmosphere look cloudy or less clear and reducing visibility (WMO, 2017)
HEALTH ADVISORY
• Limit prolonged outdoor exposure.
• Reduce strenuous activities outdoors, especially for sensitive groups.
• Wear a well-fitting mask when outdoor exposure is unavoidable.
• Follow official EMB RO8 air quality updates.
Everyone is advised to monitor EMB-8 haze updates and follow recommended health precautions
Stay safe, Viscans!
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Issued: 10:00 PM PhST | Thursday, 03 Sep 2026