`Very unhealthy’ air quality logged in parts of Zamboanga Peninsula
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Environmental Management Bureau-Region 9 (EMB-9) recorded poor air quality in parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula on Tuesday due to the haze from forest and land fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
As of 12:00 p.m., the Particulate Matter Station-Western Mindanao State University San Ramon Campus in Barangay Talisayan, Zamboanga City recorded a “very unhealthy” PM2.5 level with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 159.
In contrast, the Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy- Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School station in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City registered good air quality, with PM2.5 at 48.
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The EMB-9 warned that exposure to elevated PM2.5 levels poses health risks to the general population, particularly sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
Residents in affected areas were advised to limit outdoor activity, especially strenuous exercise; wear N95 masks when going outdoors; and keep doors and windows closed to reduce indoor exposure.
The EMB-9 urged the public to monitor official advisories and follow instructions from authorities.
It emphasized that air quality can fluctuate throughout the day and may differ across locations.
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Communities were urged to share updates with schools, workplaces, and households to ensure public safety.
“Stay informed. Stay alert. Protect your health,” the bureau reminded./coa
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