The rich, volcanic soil of Mayon has long shaped the land. Now, through this chocolate factory, it’s shaping something just as enduring – the future of hundreds of families.

Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, a guest at the opening of the Cagsawa Festival 2025 here early this week, said ...

The tragedy of the Mayon volcano eruption in 1814, that buried the Cagsawa church and its community, has imparted to the people of Albay lessons in preemptive evacuation and the Zero Casualty idea.

The organizers and municipal government of Daraga in Albay on Saturday opened the monthlong Cagsawa Festival at the iconic Cagsawa Ruins Park, marking the 15th year of celebrating the locals’ ...