Cebu Cities Suspend In-Person Classes Due to Local Pollution, Not Indonesian Haze
Four cities in Metro Cebu, Philippines, suspended face-to-face classes on October 12 due to severe air pollution from local emissions, refuting claims of transboundary haze from Indonesia. This highlights the significant impact of air pollution on local communities.
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