The Philippine government expressed readiness to help in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck central Turkey and northwest Syria where about 300 people were killed with hundreds more injured.
where about 300 people were killed with hundreds more injured.
"The Philippine Embassy in Ankara extends its deepest condolences to the people of the Republic of Türkiye who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake in Gaziantep. We wish for the speedy recovery of the wounded and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims," the Embassy said.
"The Embassy will continue to monitor the situation of the Filipinos affected by the earthquake and stands ready to provide assistance," said the Embassy.
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