By: Jhoemz Vercide |

The Department of the Philippines warns the public against the effects of ashfall after the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano in Tagaytay City, Cavite on Sunday, January 12, 2019.

Exposure to ashfall may cause a number of health problems.

Here are the tips and safety reminders to be followed:

This is the first time that Metro Manila experienced an ashfall after Pinatubo's eruption in 1991.