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Mayon Volcano
Legaspi, Albay

The majestic Mayon Volcano was often said to be the world's most perfect cone.
It is the Bicol Region's main tourist attraction and its name was derived from the Bicol word for beautiful "magayon". Thousands have died from the wrath of Mayon's fury. Mayon has erupted on nearly 50 occasions and it's first recorded eruption was in 1616 while the latest was in 1993. Mt. Mayon is one of 21 active volcanoes in the Philippines. It continually emits a plume of sulfuruous smoke even when it's not erupting. Mayon's slopes, which are part woodland, part grassland, and part desert of rock, cinder, and ash, are a 55-square-km national park. On the 27th of February 2000, Mayon Volcano had another explosive eruption. About 48,000 people have fled their villages. 

A Glorious Sunset
Manila Bay, Manila

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