Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on the Lebanon blasts

The Philippines is in solidarity with the people of Lebanon in this period of great grief.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lebanese people.

We are one with the families and friends of Filipinos who passed or were injured during the event.

The Deparment of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to assist all Filipinos affected by the explosions through the Philippine Embassy in Beirut.

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