23 JANUARY 2018 - DARAGA, ALBAY, PHILIPPINES: Sand and gravel miners work in a riverbed of volcanic soil while the Mayon volcano erupts Tuesday. The Mayon volcano continued to erupt Tuesday, although it was not as active as it was Monday. There were ash falls in communities near the volcano. This is the most active the volcano has been since 2009. Schools in the vicinity of the volcano have been closed and people living in areas affected by ash falls are encouraged to stay indoors, wear a mask and not participate in strenuous activities. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ