Tourist arrivals spike as Mayon continues to erupt

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Tourist arrivals in Albay province have surged as Mayon Volcano continues its effusive eruption, now on its eighth week, the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Bicol said. DOT Bicol Director Herbie Aguas said the volcano’s ongoing activity has drawn both local and foreign visitors eager to witness the spectacle, particularly