PBBM condoles with Indonesia after magnitude 5.6 quake

By Katrina Gracia Consebido

 

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, expressed condolences and sympathies to Indonesian President Joko Widodo after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Java, Indonesia left over 250 people dead.

“I express my deepest condolences to President @jokowi for the loss of lives caused by the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Java, Indonesia,” Marcos said.

“The heartfelt prayers of the Filipino people go out to the families of those lost and affected by this devastation,” he added.

West Java province of Indonesia was hit by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake on Monday, Nov. 21.  -ag

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