Government agencies have ramped up emergency response efforts following renewed activity from Mayon Volcano, with more than 52,000 families affected across the Bicol Region, according to official data.
As of Monday, nearly 200,000 individuals from 124 barangays have been impacted by ashfall and related hazards, with over 1,400 families currently staying in evacuation centers.
Authorities are prioritizing the clearing of ash-covered roads, restoration of access routes, and delivery of relief supplies. The Department of Public Works and Highways is leading operations to remove ash and debris from key roads to ensure the safe movement of emergency responders and aid.
Health measures are also in place, with medical teams deployed and face masks distributed to residents exposed to ash and fumes. Relief assistance, including food packs and other essential supplies, has been prepositioned to support affected communities.
Officials said coordination with local government units in Albay remains ongoing, with support already reaching displaced families. Early evacuation in high-risk areas has also helped minimize health and safety risks.
Speaking during an inspection in Cavite, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government response was mobilized immediately, with agencies working to reopen key roads and sustain assistance on the ground.