Philippine authorities have warned of the possibility of an eruption of Level 4 by Taal volcano in Batangas province on the Philippines’ Luzon island.

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The Vietnamese Foreign Ministry has advised citizens against visiting areas affected by the volcano. They should closely watch the situation and abide by instructions from local authorities, it said.

For support if needed, they should contact the Vietnamese Embassy in the Philippines through hotline 6325240364 or the Consular Department through 84981 8484 84.