Mayon Volcano Erupts, Forcing Thousands to Flee

Thousands of villagers have been forced to evacuate their homes near the Mayon Volcano in the Philippines as it continues to spew lava and ash. The danger zone has been extended by a kilometer, and nearly 15,000 people have already left the area. The volcano, which is a top tourist attraction in the country, has been showing signs of restiveness for days, and began expelling lava on Sunday night. The eruption is the latest natural calamity to test the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who has deployed Cabinet officials to Albay to help distribute food aid and reassure displaced villagers.