Tourists and Bicolanos alike took the rare opportunity to capture and share the peerless sight of Mayon Volcano before its eruption, which the country is waiting with bated breath.

Be captivated by the beauty of the world-renowned “Perfect Cone” through these breathtaking photos:

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