Malacañang has urged private companies to suspend Monday work in the National Capital Region, Calabarzon and Region 3 as Taal Volcano is now on Alert Level 4.
The midnight announcement came after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued an advisory that imminent hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days.
“The private sector is highly encouraged to suspend work for the safety of their employees,” Malacañang said in an advisory.
The Palace has also advised companies to ensure the safety of their employees.
The ashfall triggered local disaster and health officials to issue advisories, including asking everyone to stay indoors, wear masks and monitor further advisories.
Aside from the provinces in Calabarzon and Central Luzon, ashfall was also reported as far as the following areas in the north of Metro Manila:
* Bulacan
* Pampanga
* Bataan
* Tarlac
* Nueva Ecija
* Eastern portion of Pangasinan
* Southeastern portion of Zambales
