Mayon Volcano in Albay emits a thick plume of ash following its eruption on May 2, 2026. Footage shows a dense column of grey ash rising above the ‘perfect cone', drifting across nearby areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said: 'Ongoing pyroclastic density current along Mi-isi gully on the south-southwestern slopes of Mayon Volcano.' The volcano remains at Alert Level 3, with authorities banning entry within a six-kilometer radius to protect the public.