Rappler's latest stories on Mayon volcano
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Phivolcs warns Ambo might trigger Mayon Volcano lahar
Phivolcs calls for vigilance, warning that volcanic deposits from Mayon's 2018 eruption could mix with rainfall from Severe Tropical Storm Ambo (Vongfong), possibly resulting in lahar
PNP Bicol hunts thieves who stole Phivolcs equipment monitoring Mayon Volcano
The PNP chief of Bicol orders Albay cops to get the culprits ASAP
Solar panels stolen from Mayon Volcano monitoring station
'With loss of power supply, no data will be transmitted from this station and consequently will affect the monitoring of Mayon Volcano,' says Phivolcs
LOOK: Mayon Volcano 'crater glow' as it stays under Alert Level 2
Phivolcs reminds the public that Mayon Volcano has been under Alert Level 2 since March 29, 2018, which means a 'moderate level of unrest'
What other LGUs can learn from Albay's Mayon response plan
The association of disaster responders from the towns and cities of Albay province has come up with a list of local governments' daily priorities for 4 months following a volcanic eruption
PARTLY FALSE: Mayon Volcano status 'raised' to Alert Level 2
Mayon Volcano has been under Alert Level 2 since March 2018
Lahar-prone Albay town undergoes disaster preparation drill
Residents of Santo Domingo town in Albay realize the importance of family and community cooperation during calamities
Light up Mayon Volcano? No plans yet, says Albay tourism official
(UPDATED) How can anyone consider lighting up something the size of Mayon Volcano when Albay has power problems, some netizens ask
LOOK: Mayon Volcano spews ash, still on Alert Level 2
Phivolcs says people should not be allowed to enter Mayon's 6-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone and the 7-kilometer radius Extended Danger Zone
2 ash eruptions from Mayon volcano seen November 26
The volcano in Albay remains under Alert Level 2, which means 'a moderate level of unrest'
Albay board members ask NBI to probe Mayon volcano quarrying
Four cargo ships loaded with gravel and sand from Mayon Volcano leave the Santo Domingo port 4 times a week
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Almost all of these major disasters in the last two decades happened in the midst of heavy rain that loosened the soil in landslide-prone areas
After months of quiet, Mayon volcano erupts again
'There's no time to relax. Even if the volcano looks calm from the distance, from our instrument, the volcano is still in abnormal condition,' says Phivolcs resident volcanologist Ed Laguerta
Mayon evacuees go home with happy faces
Daisy Esplana, a mother of 3 kids, is happy to return home. 'We are grateful to the city and national government for taking care of us during our stay in evacuation camp,' Daisy says.
Albay officials order decampment of over 54,000 Mayon evacuees
The Albay Public Safety Emergency Management Office orders the total decampment of Mayon evacuees from the cities of Legazpi and Ligao, and the municipalities of Sto Domingo and Bacacay
Phivolcs lowers Mayon volcano status to Alert Level 3
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says it lowered Mayon's alert status to reflect the 'overall decrease in the level of unrest'
U.S. ship docks in Manila; sailors, Marines to help Mayon victims
More than 2,500 sailors and Marines aboard USS Bonhomme Richard visit Manila 'to enhance the strong ties between the Philippines and the US'
Lagman daughter says Duterte better than ex-presidents in disaster response
'For so many disaster operations we’ve been through as a mayor, this is the first time that I really feel the help of the national government when it comes to aid for displaced families of natural disasters,' Mayor Krisel Lagman-Luistro says
DSWD, other agencies send one of largest food assistance to Albay
Thirty-six trucks of food packs is expected to reach Mayon evacuees on Wednesday, February 28
Government allocates P404 million to cover 3-month stay of Mayon evacuees
Tolentino says of the P404 million budget, at least P105 million is already with the provincial government of Albay, as well as with the 3 cities – including 6 municipalities – affected by the Mayon volcano eruptions.
IN PHOTOS: How the church is helping families affected by Mayon Volcano
According to the humanitarian arm of the Catholic church, their goal is to provide opportunities for others to help those who are in need
DSWD: Low supply of NFA rice will not affect Mayon relief ops
Should there be shortage of National Food Authority stocks, the DSWD says it will consider purchasing commercial rice, subject to regular procurement rules
DOLE allots P60M for emergency employment of Mayon evacuees
The assistance will be distributed to 10,000 evacuees from 3 cities and 6 municipalities, says Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III
Damage to agriculture due to Mayon now at P185 million
The cost of damage to crops is now at P185,281,979. This is up from P94 million last January 26.
MMDA, Metro Manila LGUs to send aid for Mayon evacuees in Albay
Each Metro Manila local government unit will contribute at least P500,000 to a common fund for the evacuees. Emergency response personnel are also set for deployment.
Former Mayon victims provide fresh vegetables for Mayon evacuees
The 'Women for Progress' movement continues to tend the communal garden amid Mount Mayon's eruption, generating income and providing fresh vegetables for some of the 19,520 families housed in various evacuation camps in Albay
Phivolcs warns Mayon still dangerous, far from peak explosion
New magma is pushing to the crater, says Phivolcs' resident volcanologist in Bicol, as nearly 20,000 families remain in evacuation camps
IN PHOTOS: Bicol top cop serenades Mayon evacuees
'We are doing this program to at least make them happy, particularly the children,' says Chief Superintendent Antonio Gardiola Jr
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Mayon's abnormal activity wanes, lowering of alert level mulled
Philvocs however warns that in 1984, Mayon also slowed down a week before it had a major eruption
Mayon volcano and its remains in memory
Kuya was a force of nature, a stratovolcano like Mayon if you will, with his periodic eruptions
Mayon victims sent home to prevent outbreaks in evacuation camps
The Office of Civil Defense is prepared should the alert level rise and force further evacuations, however
Mayon evacuees to receive up to P2,900 for work in February
Beneficiaries will be paid P290 per day for 10 days of work, depending on the need of the evacuation centers where they are staying
Albayanos remember 204th anniversary of Mount Mayon's deadliest eruption
Yearly, the people of Daraga pay tribute to Mount Mayon and remember the volcano's 1814 eruption
Phivolcs investigating change in eruption appearance on Mayon
Phivolcs director Renato Solidum also calls Mayon volcano 'the most interesting volcano that we have'
Agriculture damage due to restive Mayon volcano reaches P165M
Affected commodities include rice, corn, high value crops, and fiber crops
DSWD waives conditions for release of 4Ps fund to Mayon victims
Families staying in the 76 evacuation centers in Albay will also get temporary employment
Albay to build mega tent city for Mayon evacuees
Bicolano businessman Elizalde Co has offered the use of his land for a tent city that can accommodate a maximum of 50,000 families, says Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara
Mudflow threat builds with more lava, debris from Mayon
The threat of catastrophic mudflows is building on the slopes of Mayon, where nearly 90,000 residents have been moved out of harm's way
Malacañang turns over P75 million for Mayon evacuees
(2ND UPDATE) President Rodrigo Duterte assigns Political Adviser Francis Tolentino, who was born in Albay, to coordinate efforts for Mayon evacuees
Fearless farmers defy Mayon's anger
The 9-kilometer extended danger zone is not stopping farmers from tending to crops and livestock that are a crucial part of their livelihoods
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Phivolcs warns of lahar flow from Mayon after rainfall
The areas of Guinobatan, Ligao, Camalig, Daraga, Legazpi, Malilipot and Tabaco are at the most risk in the event of a lahar flow
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Legazpi City Domestic Airport reopens for commercial operations
Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific resumes daytime flights from January 27-29 while early morning and evening flights remain cancelled
Mayon eruption destroys P94M worth of agricultural crops
More than 5,000 farmers are now without income, says Albay's provincial agricultural officer
Authorities eye forced evacuations around restive Mayon Volcano
Authorities say people have been leaving evacuation centers in daytime to tend to their farms and livestock inside the danger zone
#ReliefPH: Help those affected by Mayon Volcano threats
(UPDATED) People affected by Mayon Volcano threats need your help and support. This page shows how you can help.
