By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Philippine government stands ready to assist Filipinos in Taiwan following the strong earthquake that struck the island.
“We are prepared to support and aid our fellow Filipinos in Taiwan in any way possible during this challenging period,” stated President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (April 3, 2024).
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is diligently ensuring the safety of the 159,480 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) currently residing in Taiwan, he added.
“Our thoughts are with the people of Taiwan as they cope with the aftermath of today’s powerful earthquake,” the Chief Executive expressed.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that no Filipinos were harmed in the 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
(el Amigo/MNM)
