Manila Air Still ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’

Manila air still ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’

THE Manila city government on Monday classified the air quality in the city as “unhealthy for sensitive groups” as a fire at a sanitary landfill in Navotas City continues to smolder.In a statement, the Manila Public Information Office said the classification comes after air quality sensors activated by the Department of Environment and Public Services, and thermal drone images by the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department …

Navotas landfill firefighting continues

As Metro Manila’s air quality remains “unhealthy” due to the burning Navotas sanitary landfill, efforts to extinguish the smoldering fire continue.

TIMELINE: Navotas Sanitary Landfill fire

The still-burning Navotas Sanitary Landfill continues to pose health risks to residents in areas affected by deteriorating air quality.