On October 30, 2026, Mayon Volcano in Albay erupted, causing the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to increase its alert level to 3. The eruption took place around 11:53 a.m. Philippine Time, creating an ash column that was approximately 3,000 metres high above the crater. The communities have drawn up the restricted areas, evacuation routes and allowed shelters …