PNP: Stay Out of Mayon Danger Zone or Face Penalties

PNP: Stay out of Mayon danger zone or face penalties

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned the public against entering the six-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) around Mayon Volcano due to its continued unrest, saying violators may face penalties. In a statement on Tuesday, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the law enforcement agency has intensified visibility and patrol operations to monitor entry points leading to the slopes of Mayon. “For tourists or…

Mayon ashfall strains water supply; over 102,000 individuals affected in Albay

Thick volcanic ash from Mayon Volcano’s recent eruptions began to strain local water resources in Albay, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Monday, May 4, as government agencies scrambled to deploy filtration systems to affected towns.The OCD said a total of 30,522 families or 102,406 individuals have been affected due to ashfall across 87 barangays.Of this, there were 1,438 families or 5,440 individuals currently staying in 14 evacuation…

PNP intensifies assistance in Albay following Mayon massive ashfall

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it stepped up its operations in Albay as Mayon Volcano"s ashfall continues to affect nearby communities.

Mayon ashfall: Albay cleanup straining water supply

Water supplies are running low in parts of Albay, as cleanup efforts for Mayon ashfall intensify.

Security tightened amid possible Mayon danger zone expansion

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan ASH-COVERED ROADS. Motorists pass through Camalig, Albay with headlights on as thick volcanic ash blankets the road, reducing visibility to near zero on Saturday (May 2, 2026). The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday (May 5) deployed additional units to fortify the perimeter of Mayon Volcano amid reports that the current six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) may be expanded to seven kilometers. (Photo cou…