More than 3,500 residents living near the Mayon Volcano have been evacuated as authorities keep the volcano under Alert Level 3, according to a provincial disaster report released afternoon on Thursday, January 8, 2025.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that 3,592 people from 981 families were staying in 17 evacuation centers across Albay as of 5 p.m.

The evacuations are precautionary measures amid Mayon’s continued unrest.

Tabaco City and Malilipot recorded the highest number of evacuees.

Tabaco City evacuated 1,399 people from 390 families in five barangays, with residents housed in evacuation centers, covered courts, and a permanent alternate housing facility.

Malilipot reported 1,466 evacuees from 399 families, mostly from Barangay Calbayog and nearby areas. Evacuees are temporarily staying in public schools and barangay facilities.

Other towns reported smaller-scale evacuations. Camalig logged 617 evacuees, Ligao City 94, and Guinobatan 16. No evacuations were recorded in Bacacay, Sto. Domingo, Legazpi City, and Daraga as of the report’s cut-off time.

Authorities said data validation is ongoing and urged residents within danger zones to remain alert and comply with evacuation orders as Mayon Volcano continues to show elevated activity.