More than 102,000 residents from 87 barangays in the Bicol Region have been affected by the continuing unrest of Mayon Volcano, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). At least 5,440 evacuees are currently staying in evacuation centers as authorities continue distributing relief goods, N95 masks, clean water, and other essential supplies to affected communities. Over the weekend, Mayon recorded a strombolian eruption, continuous pyroclastic flows, and heavy ashfall, p

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) prohibiting flights near Mayon Volcano as volcanic activity continues to pose risks to aviation safety. Under the advisory, aircraft are barred from flying within the vicinity of the volcano, with restrictions typically covering airspace from the surface up to around 11,000 feet to avoid hazards from ash emissions and possible eruptions. CAAP said the measure is a precaution to protec