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<p>(UPDATED) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Saturday afternoon reported an ongoing pyroclastic density current (uson) on the slopes of Mayon Volcano in Albay province.</p><p>Phivolcs footage showed the lava flow collapse-fed pyroclastic density current at the southwestern slopes of Mayo at 05:38 p.m. </p><p>Social media posts also showed thick plumes of ash covering areas near the volcano.</p><p>The ash plume was clearly seen from the towns of Daraga, Camalig, and Guinobatan.</p><p>Ashfall is expected over the third district of Albay.</p><p>The Camalig local government advised residents to either remain inside their homes or wear a facemask when going out, because of the ash from the volcano.</p><p>Mayor Caloy Baldo said they are coordinating with Phivolcs regarding the sitiuation.</p><p>Phivolcs said Alert Level 3 remains in effect over the volcano and entry into the 6-km permanent danger zone is prohibited.</p><div><em>More details to follow.</em></div><div><em></em><strong>RELATED STORIES</strong></div><div><strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/1/6/phivolcs-to-raise-mayon-volcano-alert-level-3-1314">Phivolcs raises Mayon Volcano to alert level 3</a></strong></div><div><strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/7/authorities-warn-of-possible-lahar-flows-in-albay-amid-mayon-unrest-1115">Authorities warn of possible lahar flows in Albay amid Mayon unrest</a></strong><em></em><br/></div>

<p>The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Saturday afternoon reported an ongoing pyroclastic density current (uson) on the slopes of Mayon Volcano.</p>

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Saturday afternoon reported an ongoing pyroclastic density current (uson) on the slopes of Mayon Volcano.

Ongoing pyroclastic current on Mayon Volcano, Phivolcs says

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Ongoing pyroclastic current on Mayon Volcano, Phivolcs says

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Published May 02, 2026 06:37 PM PHT

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Updated May 02, 2026 07:10 PM PHT

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