279 volcanic earthquakes rock Mayon on Saturday, Alert Level 3 still up, says Phivolcs

Published March 15, 2026 8:02am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. A total of 279 volcanic earthquakes was observed in a 24-hour period at the Mayon Volcano in Albay, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Sunday morning. State seismologists said … Read more

Mayon Volcano logs lava-collapse PDC

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Friday afternoon reported two lava-collapse pyroclastic density current events (PDCs) at Mayon Volcano in Albay. “At the moment: Ongoing lava-collapse pyroclastic density current (PDC) at Mayon Volcano in Albay. Alert Level 3 prevails over Mayon Volcano,” PHIVOLCS said. PHIVOLCS shared time-lapse footage of the volcanic events. … Read more

The Glowing Sentinel: Why the Mayon Volcano Eruption in the Philippines is 2026’s Must-See Spectacle

Home » ASIA » The Glowing Sentinel: Why the Mayon Volcano Eruption in the Philippines is 2026’s Must-See Spectacle Published on February 22, 2026 Image generated with Ai The Philippines’ Bicol Region has long been known for its spicy cuisine and rugged landscapes, but the fiery personality of its most famous resident has sparked an … Read more

Mayon Volcano spews ash, affects villages in two Albay towns

MANILA, Philippines—Mayon Volcano spewed ash again on Monday, February 9, affecting several villages in the towns of Camalig and Guinobatan in Albay. Teresito Bacolcol, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) director, said the volcano started producing large pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) at 10:35 a.m. Phivolcs said PDCs are mixtures of fragmented volcanic particles (pyroclastics), … Read more

SC issues TROs vs Francis Leo Marcos, ex-Albay gov disqualifications from 2025 polls

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday issued temporary restraining orders against the disqualification of Francis Leo Marcos and former Albay governor Noel Rosal in the upcoming May 12 national and local elections. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) earlier revoked the certificate of candidacy of Francis Leo Marcos, who is running for senator, after he was … Read more