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With Taal Volcano placed on alert level 3 following a five-minute eruption on Thursday afternoon, volcanologists have recommended the evacuation of residents in Agoncillo and Laurel towns in Batangas province.

President Duterte, however, downplayed the eruption, saying it was “not a grave concern” at the moment and that measures for a government response were in place.

“It could get worse, but I said there will be instant gratification because there are workers on the ground ready,” Mr. Duterte said.Science Undersecretary Renato Solidum, the Phivolcs officer in charge, said the volume of ash generated by Taal’s eruption was yet to be determined but that it was mostly contained in the main crater. Since the plume from the explosion did not rise very high, he said, the ashfall was not expected to threaten nearby towns and provinces.

Following the elevated alert status, Phivolcs has recommended barring entry to Taal Volcano Island, a permanent danger zone, as well as the evacuation of residents in high-risk barangays near Taal, particularly Banyaga and Bilibinwang in Agoncillo, and Gulod, Boso-boso and the lakeshore portion of Bugaan East in Laurel.

 

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