Philippines: Mayon Volcano - May 2026

On 2 May, a strong eruption of Mayon volcano, located in Albay Province (southern Luzon), generated a lava‑flow collapse that produced a pyroclastic density current along the Mi‑isi Gully on the southwestern slopes. The eruption also triggered rockfalls and ashfall affecting several municipalities in Albay Province, including Guinobatan, Camalig, and Ligao City. According to the Philippine News Agency (PNA), more than 30 000 families have been affected across 87 barangays (villages) in the region. Of these, more than 14,000 individuals have been evacuated to evacuation centres, while 26 families have received assistance outside the centres. (ECHO, 4 May 2026)

Mayon Volcano's volcanic activity in the Albay Province (southern Luzon) continues after its strong eruption on May 2, which affected 124 barangays in Albay. The towns of Camalig, Guinobatan, and Ligao City were hit hardest. As of May 6, lava flows were reported in the barangays of Basud, Bonga, and Misi within the last 24 hours, reaching a maximum length of 3.8 km. There have also been at least 17 pyroclastic flows, earthquakes, and rockfalls. According to the Philippine News Agency (PNA), as of May 5, at least 195 363 people have been displaced, 5 459 of whom are in evacuation centers. A total of 199 367 people have been affected. On the same day, the media reported that 132 schools were affected. (ECHO, 6 May 2026)