DFA: No report of Filipino casualties so far in New Zealand quake

By: Yuji Vincent Gonzales - 8 years ago

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it has not received report of any Filipino casualty in the powerful 7.8 magnitude quake that struck New Zealand.

In a text message to 蜜桃工作室, DFA assistant secretary Charles Jose said the Philippine Embassy in Wellington continues to monitor the situation of Filipinos closely.

At least 2 people were confirmed dead following the strong quake that hit New Zealand鈥檚 South Island on Sunday evening (Manila time), some 93 kilometers north close to the city of Christchurch. It was also strongly felt in the capital Wellington.

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The quake was followed by a number of aftershocks and prompted New Zealand鈥檚 Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergency Management to issue a tsunami warning. RAM