There were no Filipino casualties in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Syria last week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
There were no Filipino casualties in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that also affected Syria last week, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Speaking during the “Laging Handa” public briefing, DFA acting Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs Eduardo Jose de Vega noted the number of Filipinos affected by the strong temblor in northwestern Syria.However, the official pointed out although all Filipinos were accounted for in Syria, they are also asking for aid such as relief goods.
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