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The provincial government of Albay has expanded the danger zone surrounding the Mayon volcano to a radius of seven kilometers as it prepares to evacuate residents following increased activity from the volcano.

Chokepoints have been put in place around Mayon Volcanos permanent danger zone, says Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, while the Albay government prepares residents inside the seven-kilometer extended danger zone for possible evacuation.

Albay extends Mayon danger zone to 7km

Marcos called for cooperation among Albay residents

Situation Report in English on Philippines about Food and Nutrition, Shelter and Non-Food Items and Volcano; published on 10 Jun 2023 by Govt. Philippines

There are 12,804 displaced individuals or 3,538 families from the Bicol region who have found shelter in 22 government evacuation centers as of Sunday morning, according to the latest report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

The Department of Health says it is continuously monitoring the situation near Mayon, as it addresses the nutritional, mental, and psychosocial needs of affected residents near the volcano, Secretary Ted Herbosa says, adding that all hospitals in Albay are now in code blue alert.

The Department of Trade and Industry has implemented a price freeze on basic commodities in Albay amid Mayon Volcanos increasing unrest.

Taal Volcano in Batangas continued its restiveness with at least four volcanic earthquakes recorded and 6,304 tons of sulfur dioxide emitted per day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

Phivolcs provides four eruption scenarios for Mayon Volcano, given its current state of unrest