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Light up Mayon Volcano? No plans yet, says Albay tourism official

Jul 07, 2019 - 1:44 PM

(UPDATED) How can anyone consider lighting up something the size of Mayon Volcano when Albay has power problems, some netizens ask

PERFECT CONE. Mayon Volcano drwas tourists near and far to see its perfect cone. Photo by MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0

LOOK: Mayon Volcano spews ash, still on Alert Level 2

Dec 27, 2018 - 11:49 AM

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

ASH. Mayon Volcano spews ash anew on December 27, 2018 at 8:17 am. Photo by Rhaydz Barcia/Rappler

2 ash eruptions from Mayon volcano seen November 26

Nov 26, 2018 - 12:30 PM

The volcano in Albay remains under Alert Level 2, which means 'a moderate level of unrest'

MOUNT MAYON. This photo taken in January 2018 shows the popular Mayon volcano. File photo by Mau Victa/Rappler

After months of quiet, Mayon volcano erupts again

Jul 01, 2018 - 11:30 PM

'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

MOUNT MAYON. This photo taken in January 2018 shows the popular Mayon volcano. File photo by Mau Victa/Rappler

Phivolcs lowers Mayon volcano status to Alert Level 3

Mar 06, 2018 - 12:59 PM

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says it lowered Mayon's alert status to reflect the 'overall decrease in the level of unrest'

MAYON VOLCANO. This photo taken in January 2018 shows the popular Mayon Volcano. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has lowered the status of Mayon Volcano to Alert Level 3 on March 6. File photo by Mau Victa/Rappler

U.S. ship docks in Manila; sailors, Marines to help Mayon victims

Mar 05, 2018 - 8:50 PM

More than 2,500 sailors and Marines aboard USS Bonhomme Richard visit Manila 'to enhance the strong ties between the Philippines and the US'

IN MANILA. Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Rizza Fontanares, from San Diego, uses big eyes binoculars while standing forward lookout watch during sea and anchor detail as the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrives in Manila for a scheduled port visit. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Sykes

DSWD, other agencies send one of largest food assistance to Albay

Feb 28, 2018 - 2:29 PM

Thirty-six trucks of food packs is expected to reach Mayon evacuees on Wednesday, February 28

IN PHOTOS: How the church is helping families affected by Mayon Volcano

Feb 13, 2018 - 1:41 PM

According to the humanitarian arm of the Catholic church, their goal is to provide opportunities for others to help those who are in need

Feeding program of the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption of Guinobatan, Albay, assisted by some student-volunteers and choir members.  Venue: Bubulusan Elementary School, Guinobatan, Albay  200 Families; 690 individuals  Photo by Angie de Silva

MMDA, Metro Manila LGUs to send aid for Mayon evacuees in Albay

Feb 07, 2018 - 5:25 PM

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.

EVACUATION. Some families and individuals affected by the Mayon volcano eruption were evacuated in Bical High School in Sto. Domingo, Albay. Photo by Angie De Silva/Rappler

Former Mayon victims provide fresh vegetables for Mayon evacuees

Feb 06, 2018 - 8:30 AM

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

TARANUMAN SA BARANGAY. This food sustainability program brings smiles and purpose. Photos by Rhaydz Barcia/Rappler

Phivolcs warns Mayon still dangerous, far from peak explosion

Feb 05, 2018 - 9:50 PM

New magma is pushing to the crater, says Phivolcs' resident volcanologist in Bicol, as nearly 20,000 families remain in evacuation camps

BFP trainees from Regions 4A, 5 & 8 walk like duck as part of the Fire Basic Rescue Course (FBRC) in Ligao City, Albay. File photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

Mayon volcano and its remains in memory

Feb 03, 2018 - 10:00 AM

Kuya was a force of nature, a stratovolcano like Mayon if you will, with his periodic eruptions

Mount Mayon spews ash before 9 am on Tuesday. Photo by Rhaydz B. Barcia/Rappler

Albayanos remember 204th anniversary of Mount Mayon's deadliest eruption

Feb 02, 2018 - 9:00 AM

Yearly, the people of Daraga pay tribute to Mount Mayon and remember the volcano's 1814 eruption

MAYON. Rep. Joey Salceda and a host of other Albayanos commemorate the 204th anniversary of the 1814 Mayon volcano eruption. Photo by Rhaydz B. Barcia

Agriculture damage due to restive Mayon volcano reaches P165M

Jan 30, 2018 - 7:00 PM

Affected commodities include rice, corn, high value crops, and fiber crops

High school students in Guinobatan, Albay pass through a rice paddy as they run away from cascading volcanic materials from the slopes of Mayon Volcano. File photo by Rhaydz B. Barcia/Rappler

Mayon eruption destroys P94M worth of agricultural crops

Jan 25, 2018 - 8:44 PM

More than 5,000 farmers are now without income, says Albay's provincial agricultural officer

DAMAGED CROPS. Volcanic materials cascade down to rice paddies in this file photo from January 22, 2018. Photo by Rhaydz B. Barcia/Rappler

Malacanang on Charter Change, Mayon Volcano eruption, Roque on Navy frigate deal | Evening wRap

Jan 23, 2018 - 8:20 PM

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DSWD gives P5 million in aid to LGUs affected by Mayon

Jan 21, 2018 - 9:50 PM

There are now at least 6,459 families or 24,381 persons in 29 evacuation centers in Camalig, Guinobatan, Daraga, Ligao, Malilipot, Sto Domingo, and Tabaco

Farmers in Camalig town till their farmland while the restive Mayon volcano is ejecting lava falling down towards Barangay Miisi, gully in Daraga, Albay. Photo by Rhaydz Barcia/Rappler

Constitution amendments, Mayon Volcano, The Cranberries | Evening wRap

Jan 16, 2018 - 8:36 PM

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Albay under state of calamity due to Mayon Volcano

Jan 16, 2018 - 5:30 PM

(UPDATED) Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara appeals for aid from the national government and the private sector

SEC on Rappler, Mayon Volcano, Dolores of The Cranberries | Midday wRap

Jan 16, 2018 - 2:25 PM

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Mayon Volcano disrupts Manila-Legazpi flights

Jan 15, 2018 - 1:55 PM

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Mayon Volcano spews debris, hot gases

Jan 15, 2018 - 11:25 AM

The volcano in Albay is under Alert Level 3, which means a 'hazardous eruption is possible within weeks or even days'

PYROCLASTIC FLOW. A view of the pyroclastic flow on the slopes of Mayon Volcano on January 15, 2018. Photo courtesy Phivolcs

'Hazardous' Mayon Volcano eruption possible within days

Jan 14, 2018 - 10:00 PM

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raises Alert Level 3 for the Mayon Volcano in Albay

Photo by Mau Victa/Rappler

#SharePH: ATV adventure at the foot of Mayon Volcano

Mar 26, 2017 - 3:17 PM

Drive through clear streams dusty paths and rough roads in an ATV at the foot of majestic Mayon Volcano in Albay

ATV RIDE. Drive through long stretches of streams and bumpy roads, a 9-kilometer thrilling ride until you reach the village-managed base camp. Photo by Rappler

World Teachers' Day gift: Supplies for teachers near Mayon

Sep 30, 2014 - 10:58 AM

The education department expects all 78 schools affected by evacuations to resume classes Tuesday September 30

MAKESHIFT CLASSROOMS. Students in Guinobatan, Albay attend classes in tents. File photo from Albay Governor Joey Salceda's Facebook account

Free hotel rooms: Albay couples get privacy amid disaster

Sep 24, 2014 - 7:24 PM

In the cities and towns around Mayon volcano officials are also providing psycho social care to evacuees by bringing in various forms of entertainment

LIFE GOES ON. The women and children stay in evacuation centers while the men return to their homes during the day to guard against looters. Rhaydz Barcia/Rappler