Gov’t, conservationists find ways to save plants, animals on Mayon

(Second of two parts) DARAGA, ALBAY — Most of the families from the village of Budiao in this town had already been evacuated to Barangay Anislag, some 16 kilometers away from the restive Mt. Mayon, but others chose to stay to sustain their livelihood—from farming and quarrying along the volcano’s slopes. Resident Elsie Manoriña, 55,