The latest eruption of Taal Volcano began on January, 12. The eruption from the main crater spewed ashes to some parts of Central Luzon and Metro Manila and Pangasinan in Ilocos Region, resulting in the suspension of flights. While the volcano has seemingly quietened down, an onset of more explosive eruptions is still possible.
Representatives of Department of the Interior and Local Government underlined that only flights to Taal Aerodrom were diverted and all flights to Clark remained unaffected as well as other Philippine destinations including the top tourist spots like Boracay and Cebu. Regardless the high alert level at Taal Volcano, the country remains safe for foreign tourists.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) assured it is ready to assist the local government in promotions and help the tourism venues of the affected areas recover as soon as the situation stabilizes.
Taal's previous eruption was recorder 43 years ago in 1977.
Taal Volcano Under Alert Level 4, but Philippines Safe to Visit Nonetheless
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Taal Volcano, the second most active volcano of the Philippines and a popular tourist attraction in the province of Batangas, remains under alert level 4. It means the risk of a hazardous eruption is still high and tourists are not allowed to visit the caldera and the adjacent areas.