Philippine Consul General in Shanghai Josel F. Ignacio signed on 9 February the condolence book opened by the Consulate General of Türkiye in memory of the thousands of victims of the catastrophic earthquake of 6 February and its aftershocks.

“The Government and people of the Republic of the Philippines grieve the tragic loss of lives and catastrophic damage”, inscribed the Consul General. “The Filipino people convey their profound sympathies to the people of Türkiye. We wish the speedy recovery of the wounded, and comfort to the families of those lost.”

Consul General Ignacio was received by Turkish Consul General Hüseyin Emre Engin, who expressed appreciation for the Philippines’ solidarity and its deployment of a medical and rescue contingent to assist in the ongoing rescue and emergency response. END