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<p>MANILA — Mayon Volcano in Albay province belched ash on Monday, as its effusive eruption or outpouring of lava entered its 189th day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. </p><p>The seismology agency said it observed a moving avalanche of volcanic ash, rock and gases, known as pyroclastic density currents (PDC) or “uson” at the volcano between 6:31 and 6:46 a.m. </p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1277742504263651%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span>Phivolcs said Mayon remained under <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/1/6/phivolcs-to-raise-mayon-volcano-alert-level-3-1314">Alert Level 3</a> out of a 5-step scale, which meant that “magma is near or at the surface and activity could lead to hazardous eruption in weeks.” </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/5/4/over-100-000-affected-as-unrest-in-mayon-volcano-continues-1011">Over 100,000 affected as unrest in Mayon Volcano continues </a></div><p>It added that entry into the 6-km permanent danger zone around the volcano remained prohibited. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPHIVOLCS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid026yziQe1G7EGAyXPSRguMy89ZEFm55s3H9ABoE3LPJCfJcPx5NeF7ZtTKHUNmDnb1l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/5/5/camalig-residents-fall-ill-amid-mayon-ashfall-as-clearing-efforts-lag-2213">Camalig residents fall ill amid Mayon ashfall, as clearing efforts lag </a></div><p>Mayon, a near-perfect cone located about 330 kilometers southeast of Manila, is considered one of the most volatile of the country&#x27;s 24 active volcanoes.</p><p>In 2018, Mayon displaced tens of thousands of people after spewing millions of tons of ash, rocks and lava.</p><p>Earthquakes and volcanic activity are not uncommon in the Philippines due to its position on the Pacific &quot;Ring of Fire&quot;, where tectonic plates collide deep below the Earth&#x27;s surface. </p><p>Last week, Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island erupted and sent a dark plume of ash about 3 kilometers into the sky. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/7/9/kanlaon-volcano-erupts-again-ashfall-reaches-cebu-1109">Kanlaon Volcano erupts again; ashfall reaches Cebu</a></div><div><strong>— With a report from Agence France-Presse </strong></div>

<p>Mayon Volcano in Albay province belched ash on Monday, as its effusive eruption or outpouring of lava entered its 189th day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.</p>

Mayon Volcano in Albay province belched ash on Monday, as its effusive eruption or outpouring of lava entered its 189th day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

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Mayon spews ash as effusive eruption hits 189th day

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Published July 13, 2026 10:05 AM PHT

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