DSWD calls on residents near Mayon to stay alert, evacuate if told

MANILA, Philippines — Residents living near Mayon Volcano in Albay, Bicol Region, have been reminded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to evacuate should authorities issue a directive to do so, amid the volcano’s recent unrest. In a statement posted on its social media pages, the DSWD said that while it is