On New Year's Day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert level of Mayon Volcano in Albay from 1 to 2. This elevation signals an increasing or moderate level of unrest at the volcano. The change occurred on January 1, 2026.
On January 1, 2026, coinciding with New Year's Day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) elevated the alert level of Mayon Volcano in Albay province from Alert Level 1 to Alert Level 2. According to Phivolcs, Alert Level 2 indicates an 'increasing' or 'moderate' level of unrest at the volcano.
The raise in alert status responds to observations of growing activity at Mayon, one of the Philippines' most active and picturesque volcanoes. While specific details on seismic events or gas emissions leading to this decision are not provided, the change underscores the need for caution among local residents and authorities.
Under Alert Level 2, Phivolcs recommends preparedness measures, including evacuation from the permanent danger zone within a 6-kilometer radius of the volcano's summit. This is part of ongoing monitoring of the volcano, which has long posed eruption risks to the Bicol region.
