LEGAZPI CITY, May 3 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol has stepped up response efforts to mitigate the impact of ashfall from Mayon Volcano, focusing on road safety, clearing operations and the swift delivery of aid to affected communities.

OCD Deputy Administrator Assistant Secretary Raffy Alejandro convened key agencies, including the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Guinobatan, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine National Police-Bicol (PNP-5) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

OCD-Bicol officer-in-charge Director Jessar Adornado gave situation updates and the immediate response conducted by the Bicol Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

Adornado said a...