LEGAZPI CITY, Albay: Two municipalities in Albay province near the restive Mount Mayon declared a state of calamity on Friday owing to severe water scarcity associated with the volcano’s abnormal condition and climate change.

The municipalities of Santo Domingo and Malilipot are now allowed to use their calamity funds to address the depleting water supply after the main sources dried up because of the El Niño phenomenon, aggravated by Mayon volcano’s restless state.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details