After nearly six months of heightened volcanic activity, PHIVOLCS has lowered Mayon Volcano's alert level to two, indicating a moderate level of unrest - at least as of December 8, 2023. 

There is also no more recommendation of evacuation of families residing within the danger zone.

Several parameters, such as decreased volcanic earthquake and rockfall events, along with a subsiding ground deformation or swelling of the volcano, contributed to lowering the alert level.

PHIVOLCS emphasizes that residents should not be complacent, as abnormal conditions persist, and there is a possibility of lahar flow if heavy rains occur.

"Hindi po dahil binaba na namin ang alert level two ay kumbaga pwede na po yung mga long-term activities sa loob ng six-kilometer permanent danger zone. Rekomendasyon parin namin, iwasan parin po natin yung pagpasok dun sa loob dahil abnormal parin po ang lagay ng bulkan" Dr. Paul Alanis, Resident Volcanologist at PHIVOLCS Bicol, says.