THE Philippines’s mostactive volcano could erupt within days, officials warned yesterday after detecting a drastic surge in earthquakes and eerie rumbling sounds in surrounding foothills.

The Philippines’ most active volcano could have a huge eruption within days, officials warned today after detecting a drastic surge in earthquakes and eerie rumbling sounds in surrounding foothills. Tens of thousands of villagers have been evacuated as a precaution.

THE Philippines’ most active volcano oozed lava and shot up plumes of ash yesterday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and face the possibility of a bleak Christmas in a shelter.

Thousands of villagers were evacuated from their homes near the Philippines' most active volcano today after it oozed lava and shot plumes of ash.