The Philippines has 24 active volcanoes and is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, so-called for its history of volcanic activity. BBC/ Virma Simonette Mayon volcano's near-perfect cone is seen ...

Around 13,000 people have been evacuated in north-east Philippines as the country's most famous volcano, Mayon, continued to ooze lava. Riding lorries and buffalo-drawn carriages, people living ...