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Taal watch

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The Philippine Coast Guard yesterday warned residents not to go to Taal Volcano Island, which has been declared a no man’s land due to its increasing unrest.

DANGER ZONE. Six residents of Balete, Batangas were arrested by the Philippine Coast Guard after doing a Facebook Live streaming right inside the crater lake. Interviewed by the authorities, three of them were found to be minors. PCG Sub-Station Talisay reminded residents and tourists that Taal Island, being a permanent danger zone, should be avoided. #CoastGuardPH

“We call on residents and tourists to follow regulations regarding the condition of the Taal Volcano for their safety from possible damage caused by its rising ‘alert level,’” PCG said in a statement.

The Coast Guard reiterated its warning after six residents were apprehended for visiting the area to do a Facebook livestream.

Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 2 as several volcanic tremor episodes have been recorded in the past 24 hours.

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