Philippines raised the alert level around the country's most active Mayon volcano..

Children wait to receive gifts at a gift-giving event at the evacuation centre in San Roque, Albay province, south of Manila December 22, 2009. The Philippines raised the alert level around the country's most active Mayon volcano on Sunday, warning of a possible hazardous eruption within days and extending a "no-go zone" up to 10 kms (6 miles).