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00:04 Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum.
00:07 Secretary Solidum, [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
00:13 Well, Secretary, the first question
00:14 is, of course, [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
00:18 But we want to hear straight from you, sir,
00:20 the difference of what is happening
00:23 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] and what is happening here
00:26 in Metro Manila.
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00:34 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] temperature inversion.
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02:20 So I tell you, I'm very happy that we've got this.
02:28 We've got this.
02:29 We've got this.
02:31 Yes, we've got this.
02:32 I'm very happy that we've got this.
02:36 We've got this.
02:37 Yes, we've got this.
02:39 I'm very happy that we've got this.
02:41 We've got this.
02:43 Yes, we've got this.
02:44 I am very happy that we've got this.
02:48 I am very happy that we've got this.
02:51 I am very happy that we've got this.
02:54 I am very happy that we've got this.
02:57 I am very happy that we've got this.
03:00 I am very happy that we've got this.
03:03 I am very happy that we've got this.
03:06 I am very happy that we've got this.
03:09 I am very happy that we've got this.
03:12 I am very happy that we've got this.
03:15 Is it worse now compared to before?
03:21 And is it because of, you know, well, the usual culprit we all like to point to, is it because of climate change?
03:29 No, it's not related to climate change.
03:33 Because the condition is weather related.
03:37 The only reason why it's so bad now is because of the thermal inversion that's happening around here in the province.
03:48 So the maximum haze that was there this morning, where it was rush hour, 6 to 8 am, is still here above the ground, up to 2.5 kilometers.
04:01 What I remember is that when it reached the afternoon, there was a strong wind and it was slowly dispersing.
04:09 So we'll see tomorrow if there's still a thermal inversion because it will be measured by the weather forecast.
04:16 And we'll also notice if there's wind blowing around the trees.
04:22 And at the moment, there's not much wind.
04:24 What will affect this thermal inversion to improve the conditions?
04:30 It means that the hot part of the 2.5 kilometers will become cold.
04:36 When it disappears, there will be a normal convection, right?
04:40 The rise of the wind will go up.
04:43 To cool it down. But to cool it down, what needs to happen?
04:47 To cool it down?
04:49 But we're supposed to be in the Bermans already, so you know people will be...
04:53 It should be constantly cooled from the top to the top.
04:58 Now, it's a hot part so it should be gone so that the wind will go away and there will be evaporation.
05:04 The humidity and pollutants will go to the area.
05:08 Secretary, earlier, we just went back to what you were saying about the source of emissions.
05:13 So sulfur dioxide in the volcano and pollutants, vehicle emissions in Metro Manila.
05:18 We can't really do anything about the sulfur dioxide of the volcano because that is nature.
05:22 But we can do something about vehicle emissions, about pollutants, right?
05:26 Correct.
05:28 So the issue now is we will see this again in the future.
05:32 Even if nothing happens to the volcano, what happened in Metro Manila last September 10, I think it also happened.
05:40 But in previous years, this happened.
05:42 But essentially, we need to lessen or reduce or actually take out the pollution in Metro Manila so that this won't happen again.
05:51 First of all, the sources of our pollutants are fossil fuel burning, gasoline and diesel.
05:57 We should reduce this, especially diesel.
06:01 If we use electric vehicles, we should use paint that can absorb the pollutants, the oxides.
06:10 And maybe look for a filter for the vehicles so that the vehicles won't emit too much pollution.
06:20 Secretary, earlier, there was a report saying this will go on until next week.
06:24 Is that accurate? Is this until next week, September 26, 27?
06:30 I don't have any report of hope.
06:32 We will see if the thermal inversion that we saw from 8 p.m. and the measurement from 8 a.m. is still there or will disappear.
06:44 I know, Secretary.
06:45 Their next measurement is tomorrow morning.
06:47 Okay. You keep repeating that, Secretary.
06:50 That will all be measured.
06:55 I don't know if you can answer this question, but earlier, the question along with this call,
07:00 will it get worse before it gets better?
07:03 Will the situation get worse before it gets better?
07:07 It's just like this, Pia.
07:10 While we emit pollutants and the pollutants don't reach space or the higher level of the atmosphere,
07:19 of course, the concentration will increase.
07:23 Secretary, final words?
07:26 First of all, to our countrymen, if our place is in Batangas or Metro Manila,
07:34 what happens is that it affects our health.
07:40 Either volcanic fog or smog, smoke and fog due to pollution in Metro Manila,
07:46 we need to stay inside our houses or offices.
07:52 Close the windows and doors.
07:55 Wear masks to filter out the sulfur dioxide or nitrous oxides in the vehicle emissions.
08:11 If you feel sick, wash your hands.
08:16 If you feel sick, drink a lot of water.
08:19 Keep hydrated and keep your masks on if you're outside.
08:22 Secretary Soledum of the Department of Science and Technology, sir, thank you very much for being with us tonight.