Manila, Jan. 12 -- Eight flights to and from the Bicol Region were canceled on Monday amid the recent activities of Mayon Volcano in Albay, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said.

In an advisory, CAAP said the affected flights were:

* 5J321: Manila - Daraga * 5J322: Daraga - Manila * 5J325: Manila - Daraga * 5J326: Daraga - Manila * 5J172: Cebu - Daraga * 5J173: Manila - Daraga * PR2921: Manila - Daraga * PR2922: Daraga - Manila

CAAP said safety remains its top priority as it closely monitors the situation in the province.

It also assured the public that affected passengers are being assisted at the Bicol International Airport.

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