Metro Manila air quality reaches ‘acutely unhealthy’ levels amid haze from Indonesia

Metro Manila has experienced 'acutely unhealthy' air quality levels due to haze originating from forest fires in Indonesia. The situation has prompted concerns regarding public health and environmental safety in the region.
Why it matters
Transboundary haze is a recurring environmental issue in Southeast Asia that poses significant health risks to millions of urban residents.
Metro Manila air quality reaches ‘acutely unhealthy’ levels amid haze from Indonesia | ABS-CBN News
Metro Manila air quality reaches ‘acutely unhealthy’ levels amid haze from Indonesia
Published September 01, 2026 01:12 AM PHT
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