LEGAZPI CITY—Residents who evacuated in the towns of Sto. Domingo and Guinobatan in Albay have refused to return to their houses despite being told by their town officials that those living outside the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) of the restive Mayon Volcano could already leave the shelters. Some Sto. Domingo evacuees said they preferred staying at shelters and 'hut city' even if they live outside the PDZ since they believe it was safer that way. Rose Milarpes, 29, said they would still stay inside the nipa hut they built at Sitio Bical in Barangay Salvacion of Sto.

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