[January 8, 2025- Manila]- “PHIVOLCS has maintained Alert Level 3 for Mayon Volcano, indicating ongoing lava flow and the possibility of more hazardous eruptions.

We commend the Philippine government, especially PHIVOLCS and local disaster councils, for their quick action to move families out of the six-kilometer danger zone and monitor the volcano day and night. According to the latest reports, 3,515 people (964 families) have been affected; most are now staying in evacuation centers.

CARE Philippines and our local partners recognize the ongoing needs of affected communities. Women and girls are often hit hardest when people are displaced, facing more difficulty accessing basic services and greater risks to their safety, while carrying more caregiving responsibilities. The need for urgent action is clear.

We stand ready to support and coordinate with the government, humanitarian organizations, the private sector, and local communities in ensuring families have access to food, safe shelter, clean water, hygiene supplies, and emotional support.”

As volcanic activity can escalate can change quickly, strong coordination, anticipatory action, and resource mobilization are critical to protect lives and dignity. CARE Philippines and partners are coordinating closely with government agencies and will continue supporting collective efforts to keep communities safe.”

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For media inquiries, please contact: 

Mary Therese L. Norbe 

CARE Philippines Communications Specialist  

(English, Filipino, Bisaya, Hiligaynon) 

marytherese.norbe@care.org

Mobile No. +639 19 911 7534

Whatsapp: +639 39 893 4884

Note to Editors:  

• CARE Philippines has been doing humanitarian and development work in the Philippines since 1949. Today, CARE Philippines is one of the leading humanitarian NGOs in the Philippines fighting poverty and delivering life-saving assistance to vulnerable Filipinos and communities.  (www.care-philippines.org)
• The Philippines continues to be the most at-risk country in the world and have the least societal capacity to respond to natural disasters, according to the World Risk Index Report from 2023 to 2025.