Ched Rick Gatchalian

The police assist injured residents as they are brought to the hospital in Bogo City, Cebu province, central Philippines, on October 1, 2025, after a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines, collapsing buildings and killing at least 19 people. The shallow quake struck at 9:50 pm (1359 GMT) on September 30 off the island's northern end near Bogo, a city of 90,000 people, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). (Photo by Alan Tangcawan / AFP)

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Foreign embassies express sympathy for Cebu victims after strong quake

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175931125564320251001-cebu-earthquake-bogo-rescue-AFP-2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>The police assist injured residents as they are brought to the hospital in Bogo City, Cebu province, central Philippines, on October 1, 2025, after a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines, collapsing buildings and killing at least 19 people. The shallow quake struck at 9:50 pm (1359 GMT) on September 30 off the island&#x27;s northern end near Bogo, a city of 90,000 people, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). (Photo by Alan Tangcawan / AFP) </div>MANILA — Foreign envoys in Manila on Wednesday extended condolences and expressed sympathy for Cebu residents affected by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City on Tuesday night.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/10/1/cebu-quake-death-toll-reaches-60-as-injured-overwhelm-hospitals-1235">Cebu quake death toll nears 70 as injured overwhelm hospitals</a></div>“Our deepest sympathy and condolences for the victims who perished in the earthquake in Cebu. The EU stands in solidarity,” said European Union Ambassador Massimo Santoro.Canada Ambassador David Hartman likewise mourned the loss of lives and expressed concern for those injured by the quake.“We mourn the loss of lives and stand with those who are grieving, injured, or displaced. Canada stands ready to coordinate closely with Philippine government agencies, humanitarian partners, and the international community to help meet urgent needs,” the embassy said.Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown also issued a statement extending condolences.“Sad news overnight. Australia extends its condolences to those impacted by the Cebu earthquake. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and injured,” he said.German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke affirmed his country’s solidarity with the Philippines.“Deeply saddened to learn about the earthquake in Cebu last night. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Germany stands in solidarity with the Philippines,” he wrote on X.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/10/1/cebu-quake-likely-triggered-by-fault-that-had-not-produced-powerful-tremor-in-past-400-years-1012">Cebu quake likely triggered by fault that had not produced powerful tremor in past 400 years</a></div>Meanwhile, Japan’s Ambassador Kazuya Endo expressed heartfelt sympathies to the victims and their families.“I am shocked to learn about the reported casualties and damages caused by the strong earthquake last night in Cebu and affected areas. My heartfelt sympathies go to the victims and their families. 🙏 We stand in solidarity with you during these challenging times,” Endo said.Czech Republic Ambassador Karel Hejč said his country stands with the Philippines in mourning and in recovery efforts.“The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila extends its profound sympathy to the people of Cebu and neighboring provinces affected by the devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake on September 30, 2025,” he wrote. “At this difficult time, the Czech Republic stands in solidarity with the Filipino people and keeps in our thoughts the victims, the injured, and all those engaged in relief and recovery efforts,” Hejč added.France also expressed condolences, noting its sorrow over deaths and destruction caused by the quake.“France offers its deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the Philippine authorities. France stands in solidarity with the Philippines,” said French Ambassador Marie Fontanel.Romanian Ambassador Răduța Matache likewise conveyed support.“Sympathy and prayers for all those affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu and the Visayas on September 30. In solidarity, we shall overcome,” Matache said.Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also extended heartfelt condolences.“We extend our heartfelt condolences to those affected by the earthquake in the Philippines. Taiwan stands in solidarity with the Filipinos in the face of this tragedy,” MOFA wrote on X.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/10/1/restoration-eyed-after-century-old-church-in-cebu-partially-collapses-1252">Restoration eyed after century-old church in Cebu partially collapses due to quake</a></div>The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said it had recorded 795 aftershocks, including four “major” ones.The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported at least 69 deaths, most in northern Cebu province. Phivolcs advised the public to expect more aftershocks in the coming days and weeks.

Foreign envoys in Manila on Wednesday extended condolences and expressed sympathies for Cebu residents affected by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City on Tuesday night.

Foreign envoys in Manila on Wednesday extended condolences and expressed sympathies for Cebu residents affected by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City on Tuesday night.

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Foreign embassies send sympathy for Cebu victims after strong quake

Ched Rick Gatchalian,

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Published October 01, 2025 05:42 PM PHT

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