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Philippines raises alert as Mayon Volcano erupts

Ashfall is expected in Daraga, Guinobatan and nearby towns in Albay Province, and the volcano agency says more lava flows are possible within weeks.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After Hours
Published 4:03 AM ET, Friday, October 30, 2026

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First reported by Al Jazeera: “Philippines raises alert as Mayon Volcano erupts”, with reporting from BusinessWorld Online, Philippine Canadian Inquirer, Rappler, Anadolu Agency via UA.news and Tribune.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 4:03 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.

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Al JazeeraPhilippines raises alert as Mayon Volcano erupts
BusinessWorld OnlinePHIVOLCS raises Mayon Volcano to Alert Level 3 following explosive eruption - BusinessWorld Online October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
Philippine Canadian InquirerMayon Volcano erupts anew, PHIVOLCS raises alert level to 3 - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino Newspaper October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
RapplerMayon Volcano raised to Alert Level 3 after eruption October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
Anadolu Agency via UA.newsPhilippines raises Mayon volcano alert level after eruption October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
TribuneDOH warns public against Mayon ashfall October 30, 2026 · facts used on air

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Albay Province this morning, Mayon Volcano erupted for six minutes and sent ash three thousand metres above its summit, and the Philippine volcano agency has raised the alert to level three.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorResidents inside the six-kilometre danger zone are advised to evacuate, classes are suspended, and the agency warns lava flows could follow in the coming days or weeks.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSix minutes. That's a full episode, and I'd watch the whole thing.