A dog is carried on a truck as residents affected by the erupting Taal Volcano are temporarily allowed to collect belongings and abandoned animals from their homes in Agoncillo, Batangas, Philippines, Jan 17, 2020. (Photo: Reuters/Eloisa Lopez)

AGONCILLO, Philippines: Thousands of residents under orders to evacuate from a town near the Philippine volcano Taal were allowed to briefly visit homes on Friday (Jan 17) to rescue their animals and recover some possessions, taking advantage of what appeared to be waning activity.