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Aerial photos from Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, capture pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) at Mayon Volcano and ashfall in Camalig, Albay. The Municipality of Camalig advises residents to stay indoors; if travel is necessary, the use of N95 masks is urged to avoid respiratory complications from the ash. Camalig Public Information Office

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MAYON VOLCANO - ASHFALL

Harlene Delgado

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778656198262Mayon-Volcano.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Aerial photos from Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, capture pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) at Mayon Volcano and ashfall in Camalig, Albay. The Municipality of Camalig advises residents to stay indoors; if travel is necessary, the use of N95 masks is urged to avoid respiratory complications from the ash. Camalig Public Information Office </div>MANILA — The Department of Agriculture assured continuous support to farmers and fisherfolk affected by ashfall brought about by the Mayon Volcano unrest.Agriculture Deputy Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Joycel Panlilio said various farm inputs such as seedlings, fertilizers, pesticides and farm tools amounting to P49 million have been provided to affected farmers. While the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources distributed tilapia fingerlings worth P648,000 and feeds and supplements worth P151,000.As of May 8, 2026, around 102 hectares of land and 228 farmers were affected by Mayon ashfall, resulting in P13.32 million worth of damage to agriculture.Mostly affected are high-value crops, rice and livestock, according to Panlilio.  The agri official said assessing the extent of the damage, especially within the permanent danger zone, remains a challenge due to the continuous ashfall.“So, ang ginagawa lang po ng Department of Agriculture ay patuloy po ang pagmo-monitor po sa mga areas po within po doon sa 7 to 8 kilometer radius po kapag ito po ay nakita pong safe na puntahan at magkaroon ng assessment po,” she said in an interview with state-run media PTV Wednesday, May 13.For now, a shelter has been put up to protect and monitor affected livestock as Panlilio assured close coordination with local veterinary offices.“Mayroon din po tayong tulong na binibigay sa kanila na kung sila po ay nakakaranas na po ng sakit ay may mga gamot po na puwede po tayong itulong sa kanila,” she stated. Panlilo further noted that farmers who have suffered damage to crops due to the ashfall will receive insurance from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation.She also advised the affected farmers and fisherfolk to avail of the Survival and Recovery Loan program from the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC). The National Food Authority is also ready to distribute 18,470 metric tons of milled rice to local government units affected by the ashfall po natin, Panlilio added.

The agency said various farm inputs such as seedlings, fertilizers, pesticides and farm tools amounting to P49 million have been provided to affected farmers.

The agency said various farm inputs such as seedlings, fertilizers, pesticides and farm tools amounting to P49 million have been provided to affected farmers.

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Agri dept assures support for farmers, fisherfolk affected by Mayon ashfall

Harlene Delgado,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 13, 2026 03:10 PM PHT

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Updated May 13, 2026 03:16 PM PHT

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