A total of 52,000 individuals have been affected by the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano, according to the Office of Civil Defense on Saturday.
Data from the agency showed the figure represents 13,807 families across nine municipalities and 65 barangays in the Bicol Region.
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The OCD said minor strombolian activity was observed at the volcano at around 5:24 a.m. Saturday. Such activity refers to low-level, intermittent volcanic explosions.
In a Facebook advisory, the agency urged residents to remain alert, stay cautious, and follow the warnings and instructions of authorities.
Mayon remains under Alert Level 3, with state volcanologists prohibiting entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone.
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