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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider PH gets global support as Cebu quake death toll rises to 72

PH gets global support as Cebu quake death toll rises to 72

Published Oct 2, 2025 03:52 pm
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake damages the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima and a house in Cebu on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.(Photos from the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima and Cebu Gov. Pam Baricuatro)
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake damages the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima and a house in Cebu on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.(Photos from the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima and Cebu Gov. Pam Baricuatro)
Condolences and sympathies from around the world poured for the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that jolted Cebu province earlier this week.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru led the new batch of messages from the international community.

“I am deeply saddened and worried to learn the news that many precious lives were lost and serious damages were brought in the vast areas of central Philippines due to the earthquake offshore of Cebu Province. On behalf of the Japanese government and people, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims and express my sympathy to their families and those who were affected,” he said in a message to President Marcos.

“Japan always stands with the Philippines in overcoming this time of difficulties,” the Prime Minister added.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also conveyed its “condolences and heartfelt sympathies” to the Philippine government and its people.

The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs also expressed its condolences to the victims of the Cebu earthquake, saying that “France stands alongside the Philippines and expresses its full solidarity with the authorities and the population.”

The Embassy of the United Kingdom in Manila and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot took to X (formerly Twitter) to send their messages to the Filipino people.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the widespread devastation caused by the earthquake in Cebu. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected. The UK stands in solidarity with the people of the Philippines during this difficult time,” the UK embassy said.

“Deeply saddened by the tragic earthquake in Cebu (The Philippines). My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected,” Prevot said, while tagging Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro to send “Belgium’s full solidarity in these difficult hours.”

Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Khaleel said he is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and destruction due to the earthquake.

“Our heartfelt condolences to Secretary for Foreign Affairs @SecLazaro, the Government, and the people of the Philippines during this difficult time,” the diplomat wrote on X.

Romanian Ambassador Raduta Matache also sent his ”sympathy and prayers” for those affected by the earthquake.

“In solidarity we shall overcome,” she said.

The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) has reported that so far, 72 people died because of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that shook Cebu province and collapsed many homes, buildings, malls, and restaurants.

It warned that the death toll could still rise as search and rescue operations continue.

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