Albay gov orders evacuation as Phivolcs raises Mayon alert

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Albay Gov. Noel Rosal has ordered the preemptive evacuation of almost 3,000 residents living within the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) around Mayon Volcano, which displayed increased restiveness on Tuesday. Rosal directed officials in the towns of Daraga, Camalig, Guinobatan, and Malilipot, and the cities of Ligao and Tabaco to