Mayon, also known as Mayon Volcano or Mount Mayon, is an active stratovolcano in the

province of Albay in Bicol Region, on the large island of Luzon in the Philippines. Wikipedia
Last eruption: 18 September 2014
Elevation: 2,463 m
Prominence: 2,447 m
Province: Albay
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Mayon (Central Bicolano: Bulkan Mayon, Filipino: Bulkang Mayon), also known as Mayon
Volcano or Mount Mayon, is an activestratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol Region, on
the large island of Luzon in the Philippines. Renowned as the "perfect cone" because of
its symmetric conical shape, the volcano with its surrounding landscape was declared a national
park on July 20 of 1938, the first in the nation. It was reclassified a Natural Park and renamed as
the Mayon Volcano Natural Park in 2000.[3] Local folklore refers to the volcano being named after
the legendary princess-heroine Daragang Magayon (English: Beautiful Lady). Numerous festivals
and rituals are associated with the volcano and its landscape.[4] The volcano is the centerpiece of
the Albay Biosphere Reserve, declared by UNESCO in 2016.[5]

Mayon is the main landmark and highest point of the province of Albay and the whole Bicol
Region in the Philippines, rising 2,462 metres (8,077 ft) from the shores of the Albay Gulfabout
10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.[6][7] The volcano is geographically shared by the eight cities and
municipalities of Legazpi City, Daraga, Camalig, Guinobatan, Ligao City, Tabaco
City, Malilipot and Santo Domingo (clockwise from Legazpi), which divide the cone like slices of a
pie when viewing a map of their political boundaries.

Geomorphology
Mayon is a classic stratovolcano with a small central summit crater. The cone is considered the
world's most perfectly formed volcano for its symmetry,[7] which was formed through layers
of lava flows and pyroclastic surges from past eruptions and erosion. The upper slopes of
the basaltic-andesitic stratovolcano are steep, averaging 35–40 degrees.[citation needed]
Like other volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean, Mayon is a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is
on the southeast side of Luzon, close to the Philippine Trench, which is the convergent
boundary where the Philippine Sea Plate sinks beneath (is subducted beneath) the Philippine
Mobile Belt. When an oceanic plate subducts, it releases water into the overlying mantle. The
water lowers the melting point of the mantle and triggers melting that generates magma. The
magma rises and erupts at the surface at a volcano like Mayon.[citation needed]

The most destructive eruption of Mayon occurred on February 1, 1814 (VEI=4).[10] Lava flowed
but less than the 1766 eruption. The volcano belched dark ash and eventually bombarded the
town of Cagsawa with tephra that buried it. Trees burned, and rivers were certainly damaged.
Proximate areas were also devastated by the eruption, with ash accumulating to 9 m (30 ft) in
depth. In Naga, 1,200 locals perished in what is considered to be the most lethal eruption in
Mayon's history according to PHIVOLCS. The eruption is believed to have contributed to the
accumulation of atmospheric ash together with the catastrophic 1815 eruption of other volcanoes
like Indonesia's Mount Tambora, leading to the Year Without a Summer in 1816.[citation needed]

1881–1882 eruption
From July 6, 1881, until approximately August 1882,[10] Mayon underwent a strong (VEI=3)
eruption. Samuel Kneeland, a naturalist, professor and geologist, personally observed the
volcanic activity on Christmas Day, 1881, about five months after the start of the activity:
At the date of my visit, the volcano had poured out, for five months continuously, a stream of lava
on the Legaspi side from the very summit. The viscid mass bubbled quietly but grandly, and
overran the border of the crater, descending several hundred feet in a glowing wave, like red-hot
iron. Gradually, fading as the upper surface cooled, it changed to a thousand sparkling rills
among the crevices, and, as it passed beyond the line of complete vision behind the woods near
the base, the fires twinkled like stars, or the scintillions of a dying conflagration. More than half of
the mountain height was thus illuminated.[11]

On January 13, 2018, at 4:21 PM (PST), a phreatic eruption occurred that propelled a grayish
steam and ash plume approximately 2500 m high that drifted to the southwest side of the
volcano. The activity lasted approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes and traces of ash fell in
Barangay Anoling, Daraga, Barangays Sua, Quirangay, Tumpa, Ilawod and Salugan of Camalig
and in Barangays Tandarora, Maninila, and Travesia in Guinobatan. Sulfuric odor was noted by
residents of Camalig town proper. Rumbling sounds were also heard by residents of Brgy.
Anoling, Daraga and rockfall events were intermittently recorded. Faint crater glow was first
observed at 10:16 PM. The event prompted DOST-PHIVOLCS to raise the Alert Level of Mayon
Volcano from Alert Level 1 (abnormal) to Alert Level 2 (increasing unrest). [64] About 40,000
residents were displaced in the resulting evacuation.[65]
On January 14, 2018, Mayon Volcano’s alert status was upgraded to Alert Level 3 (increased
tendency towards a hazardous eruption) after 3 phreatic eruptions and 158 rockfall events were
recorded. The summit's crater also exhibited a bright glow signifying the growth of a new lava
dome and the start of lava flows towards its slopes. [66][67]
On January 16, 2018, the province of Albay declared a state of calamity as lava flows reached
the limits of the 6km evacuation zone.[68]
On January 22, 2018, alert level 4 was raised after Mount Mayon spewed a 3km tall ash column.
Classes in all levels private and public were suspended in the whole province of Albay. As of
9:00 PM, lava fountains could be seen from the crater with pyroclastic flows and ash emission.
Lava bombs and rockfalls could also be observed and rumbling sounds from the eruptions could
be heard. Expected rain showers may cause landslides and lahar flows. The eruption type was
classified as Strombolian/Vulcanian eruption. [69]

January 23, 2018 Eruption

On January 23, 2018, 300 to 500 meter lava fountains were observed and a giant column of
ashes was spewed around 8:50 AM. The Mayon erupted six times with a 4-5 hour interval. Lava
bombs and rockfalls could also be observed and sounds from the volcano could be heard.
Classes in all levels, both public and private are still suspended, work in some places are also
suspended. Still at alert level 4 but, the dangerzone was expanded up to 9km, residents from the
expanded dangerzone are evacuated. [70]
On January 24, 2018, column of ashes and lava fountains were spewed around 2AM, 6AM,
11AM, 2PM, 6PM and 10PM. Fire bombs and rockfalls could also be observed and sounds from
the eruptions could be heard. The eruption has a 3-5 hours interval. Classes are still suspended
in some places in Albay.[citation needed]
On January 25, 2018, column of ashes and lava fountains were spewed again around 2AM and
6AM. Fire bombs and rockfalls could also be observed and sounds from the eruptions could be
heard. The eruption has a 3-5 hours interval. Classes are still suspended in some places in
Albay.

DAVAO CITY
Davao City, on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, is a coastal commercial center near
2,954m-high Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak. In the city center, People’s Park is known for its
colorful indigenous sculptures and lighted fountains. It's also home to Durian Dome, named after the
pungent, spiky fruit that grows in abundance on Mindanao. The Davao River cuts through the city.

IDD: area code: +63 (0)82

Barangays: 182 (see Barangays)
Local time: Tuesday 3:02 PM
Income class: 1st city income class
Weather: 32°C, Wind N at 16 km/h, 54% Humidity

Davao City, officially the City of Davao, (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Dabaw, Filipino: Lungsod ng
Dabaw), is a highly urbanized city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
It is the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area, and the most populous city in the
country outside Metro Manila. It is geographically situated in the province of Davao del Sur and
grouped under the province by the Philippine Statistics Authority but being a highly urbanized
city, it is governed and administered politically independent from it. The city has a total land area
of 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi), and a population of 1,632,991 people based on the 2015 census.
This figure also makes it the third-most-populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in
Mindanao.[4]
It is the center of Metro Davao, the third most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines (as
of 2015 census with a population of 2.5 million, after Metro Manila's 12.8 million and Metro
Cebu's 2.8 million). The city serves as the main trade, commerce, and industry hub
of Mindanao and the regional center of Davao Region. Davao is home to Mount Apo, the highest
mountain in the Philippines. The city is also nicknamed as the "Durian Capital of the Philippines".
The city is divided into three congressional districts, which are subdivided into 11 administrative
districts with a total of 182 barangays.
Davao City is falsely described by its residents and the national media as one of the world's
safest cities.[8][9][10][11][12] In reality, however, the city has the highest murder rate and the second
highest rape rate in the Philippines, according to police data

The region's name is derived from its Bagobo origins. The Bagobos were indigenous to
the Philippines. The word davao came from the phonetic blending of three Bagobo subgroups'
names for the Davao River, a major waterway emptying into the Davao Gulf near the city.
The aboriginal Obos, who inhabit the hinterlands of the region, called the river Davah (with a
gentle vowel ending, although later pronunciation is with a hard v or b); the Clatta (or
Giangan/Diangan) called it Dawaw, and the Tagabawas called it Dabo. To the Obos, davah also
means "a place beyond the high grounds" (alluding to settlements at the mouth of the river
surrounded by high, rolling hills).
When asked where they were going, the usual reply was davah (pointing towards the town).
In 1967, the Province of Davao was divided into three provinces: Davao del Norte, Davao
Oriental and Davao del Sur. The city of Davao became part of Davao del Sur; no longer the
provincial capital, it became a commercial center of southern Mindanao. During the 1970s,
Davao became regional capital of southern Mindanao; with the reorganization, it became the
regional capital of the Davao Region (Region XI) and highly urbanized city in the province of
Davao del Sur.
The conflict inside the city became severe, murders in the streets occurring very frequently. This
situation lasted until 1985, when locals formed the vigilante group "Alsa Masa" (People's Rise) to
drive the causative elements from the city.[17]
Real social stability in the city, however, began in earnest when Rodrigo Duterte first assumed
office as mayor in 1988. Prior to this, the city had a reputation as the country's murder capital.[18]

Davao City is approximately 588 miles (946 km) southeast of Manila over land, and 971
kilometres (524 nmi) by sea. The city is located in southeastern Mindanao, on the northwestern
shore of Davao Gulf, opposite Samal Island.

The population of Davao City is 1,632,991 according to the 2015 census.[4] Metro Davao, with the
city as its center, had about 2.5 million inhabitants in 2015, making it the third-most-populous
metropolitan area in the Philippines and the most-populous city in Mindanao. In 1995, the city's
population reached 1,006,840 inhabitants, becoming the first city in Mindanao and the fourth
nationwide to exceed one million inhabitants. The city's population increase during the 20th
century was due to massive immigration waves coming from other parts of the nation and the
trend continues to this day.[24]

Residents of Davao City and the whole corresponding Davao Region are colloquially known
as Davaoeños. Nearly all of local Davaoeños are Visayans (majority are Cebuanos and the
native Davaoeño people, with minority are Ilonggos), while others from other ethnicity such
as Lumad and Aeta form up the remainder of the local population. The Moro ethnic groups are
the Maguindanaons, Maranaos, Iranuns, Sangirese and the Sama-Bajaus. Non-Filipino Asians
such as Indonesians, Malaysians, Koreans, the Chinese, the Japanese and Indians have settled
and made small communities in Davao City. Non-Asian foreigners such as the Americans and
Europeans are also present in the city.[citation needed].

Languages[edit]
Davaoeño Cebuano, a sub-variant of Mindanao Cebuano, is the most widely spoken language in
the city and its satellite cities and towns. English is the medium of instruction in schools and
widely understood by residents. Aside from Davaoeño Cebuano, Davaoeño Chavacano and
Mindanao tribal languages such as Tagabawa-Bagobo, Manobo-Bagobo and Mandaya are also
spoken, as well as a localized form of Tagalog.
Agriculture remains the largest economic sector comprising banana, pineapple, coffee and
coconut plantations in the city. It is the island's leading exporter of fruits such
as mangoes, pomeloes, bananas, coconut products,
pineapples, papayas, mangosteens and cacao.
The chocolate industry is the newest development in the city. Malagos Chocolate, developed
here by Malagos Agriventures Corp., is now the country's leading artisan chocolate recognized
worldwide. On the other hand, Seed Core Enterprises is the country's biggest exporter
of cacao to Barry Callebaut.[31] Durians however, which are locally grown and harvested and
common in the city, are also notable exports. Banana is the largest exports in the city. Local
corporations like Lorenzo Group, Anflo Group, AMS Group, Sarangani Agricultural Corp. and
Vizcaya Plantations Inc. have operations and headquarters in the city. Multinational companies
like Dole, Sumifru/Sumitomo and Del Monte have their regional headquarters here also.[32]
The Davao Gulf provides a living for many fishermen. Some of the fish products include yellow
fin tuna, brackish water milkfish, mudfish, shrimp and crab.[33] Most of the fish catches are
discharged in the fishing port in Barangay Toril, which are then sold in the numerous markets
within the city.
Davao City serves as the main trade, commerce, and industry hub of Mindanao and is also one
of the financial hubs of Mindanao. Phoenix Petroleum is a multinational oil company based here
is the first company to be in the PSE Composite Index outside Metro Manila. Industrial plants
such as those of Coca-Cola Bottlers, Phil., Pepsi-Cola Products, Phil., Interbev Phil Inc. and RC
Cola Phil., companies located in the city, as well as fruit packaging-exporting facilities, food
manufacturing plants and a large number of business establishments ring the city. There are also
construction industrial plants such as those of Holcim Philippines and Union Galvasteel
Corporation, and SteelAsia. Then SteelAsia is now the largest and most modern steel rolling mill
production facility in the country, completed in December 2014[34] and was purposely built to
increase the national steel production and to reduce the construction costs in Mindanao.
Davao City has a deputy mayor, designated by the mayor, who is a link to the mayor (especially
for those living outside the city). The deputy mayor is the mayor's representative for community
events. The position complements the city's vice mayor, given the large geographical area of the
city. Sara Duterte was elected mayor in the 2016 general election which also elected her father
(and long-time Davao City mayor) Rodrigo Duterte the 16th President of the Philippines.
Davao City has 182 barangays, with three legislative districts. The city government of Davao is
proposing two more congressional districts to serve its growing population.
Members of the House of Representatives are:

 1st District: Karlo Alexei B. Nograles (National Unity Party)

 2nd District: Mylene J. Garcia-Albano (Liberal Party/Hugpong)
 3rd District: Isidro T. Ungab (Liberal Party/Hugpong)
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For the following:

1. Gina F. Acosta P 4,139.00

2. Orlando s. Acosta 4,139.00
3. Orlando F. Acosta II 4,139.00
4. Rubia R. Bernolo 4,139.00
5. Mari Grace Nabong 4,139.00
6. Meriam Dingal 4,139.00
7. Letecia Camara 5,745.00
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