The skyline of Manila appears faint in these photos taken on Friday morning, 16 January 2026, as the city’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 153, a level considered unhealthy.
The public is advised to avoid outdoor exercise and to wear face masks when outdoors, especially those with respiratory conditions.
HAZE blankets the city as AQI reaches unhealthy level.Photo by Toto Lozano / Daily Tribune images
