Mayon Volcano emits ash plumes as seen from Legazpi City WATCH: Mayon Volcano emits ash plumes as seen from Legazpi City, Albay. Phivolcs has placed the volcano under Alert Level 3 on Tuesday, January 6. | Video courtesy of Niño Aperin | Rappler

LOOK: Time-lapse footage of Mayon Volcano’s summit shows pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) generated by lava dome collapse at 1:16 PM and 4:09 PM, according to PHIVOLCS. The agency also recorded a total of 16 PDC events between 12:26 PM and 4:30 PM on January 7, 2026, producing grayish to brownish ash clouds that rose up to 200 meters drifting east-northeast. Alert Level 3 remains while entry into the 6km Permanent Danger Zone is prohibited. Courtesy: PHIVOLCS/Facebook | GMA News

PHIVOLCS holds a press conference today to provide updates on the current status of Mayon Volcano after it was raised to Alert Level 3. Courtesy: PHIVOLCS/FB | GMA News