A woman looks at the destruction following an earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, February 8, 2023. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday expressed “deep regret” over the death of two Filipinos in Turkey, which was rattled by a 7.8-magnitude quake early this week.
He then gave assurance that the government, particularly the Philippine embassy, is working “tirelessly” to verify and consolidate information on Filipinos affected by the earthquake.
“It is with deep regret that we learn of the passing of two Filipinos in the recent 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Türkiye,” Marcos said in a Twitter post.
“The Philippine Embassy continues to work tirelessly to verify any and all information on Filipinos affected by the quake,” he added.
It is with deep regret that we learn of the passing of two Filipinos in the recent 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Türkiye.
The Philippine Embassy continues to work tirelessly to verify any and all information on Filipinos affected by the quake.
— Bongbong Marcos (@bongbongmarcos) February 10, 2023
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According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the two fatalities were among the three Filipinos earlier reported missing due to the quake.
The other Filipino, the DFA said, “has fortunately been found alive.”
There are 34 evacuees composed of Filipinos, their spouses, and children who are currently bound for Ankara, the capital of Turkey, the DFA also said.