Metro Cebu air quality eases but remains ‘very unhealthy’
Metro Cebu's air quality has slightly improved from 'Acutely Unhealthy' to 'Very Unhealthy' following recent monitoring. Residents are still urged to take precautions, including wearing N95 masks and limiting outdoor activities.
Why it matters
Public health remains at risk due to persistent air pollution, necessitating ongoing monitoring and adherence to safety guidelines.
A view of Metro Cebu amid the ‘Very Unhealthy’ air quality. | CDN Digital photo Lyle Andales
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu’s air quality slightly improved Friday morning, dropping from the “Acutely Unhealthy” level to “Very Unhealthy,” but residents are still advised to take precautions as the air remains at a concerning level.
The Environmental Management Bureau Region VII’s (EMB-7) monitoring station in Talisay City, Cebu, recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 197 at 11 a.m. Friday, September 4, down from 202 at 7 a.m.
The latest reading puts Metro Cebu back in the “Very Unhealthy” category, which covers an AQI of 151 to 200 under Department of Environment and Natural Resources Administrative Order 2020-14.
The drop means Metro Cebu is no longer in the “Acutely Unhealthy” range based on the latest reading, but the improvement does not yet put the area’s air quality in a lower-risk category.
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