Manila: Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 or relatively high unrest, without the need to raise the alert status to Level 4 (intense unrest), as Albay disaster officials continue to enforce safety protocols and maintain heightened preparedness in communities surrounding the volcano.

According to Philippines News Agency, Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (Apsemo) chief Bobby Cristobal stated that the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has not observed parameters needed to justify raising the alert level. Cristobal emphasized that the volcano remains at Alert Level 3 because not all monitoring parameters for a higher alert have been met. He assured that Phivolcs will immediately raise the alert level if there are clear indications of a major explosive eruption.

Cristobal noted that recent social media posts suggesting an impending major eruption have caused unnecessary concern among residents. He clarified that although Mayon recently recorded elevated sulfur dioxide emissions, Phivolcs explained that the volcano's continued degassing allows pressure to escape and does not automatically indicate an imminent eruption.

He urged the public to verify information before sharing it on social media and to rely only on official updates from Phivolcs and local disaster risk reduction and management offices (LDRRMOs). The province continues to strictly enforce the prohibition against entering the six-kilometer permanent danger zone, with police, military personnel, and local disaster responders deployed at key entry points to prevent unauthorized access.

Cristobal assured that disaster response assets of the Philippine National Police and Philippine Army are on standby should preemptive evacuation become necessary. Despite a decline in sulfur dioxide emissions, the level of preparedness remains unchanged, with monitoring teams vigilantly observing activities in closely watched barangays.

Albay remains under a state of calamity, with local governments coordinating with Phivolcs, the Office of Civil Defense, and other partner agencies. Local disaster operations centers continue to issue regular advisories, conduct preparedness meetings, evaluate response capabilities, and maintain close monitoring of Mayon's activity.