Air pollution in Manila, Marikina shot up on New Year's Day — DENR

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MANILA, Philippines — Air pollution levels in the cities of Manila and Marikina have exceeded the safe standards during the first few hours of 2022, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said Wednesday.

 

Data from the department’s Environmental Management Bureau showed that air pollution levels in the two cities went beyond the standard 150 micrograms per normal cubic meter (ug/Ncm) of particulate matter (PM) 10.

 

PM10 and PM2.5 include inhalable particles that are small enough to penetrate the thoracic region of the respiratory system. Particulate matter can be hazardous to human health and can aggravate the conditions of people with asthma and other respiratory diseases.

 

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