UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines following two earthquakes

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines following the two earthquakes that struck the southern part of the country, resulting in a number of deaths.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Philippines over this tragedy.

Seven people died while 11 were injured in the magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes that rippled across Davao Oriental and nearby provinces on Friday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Saturday.

The Philippine News Agency reported that the magnitude 7.4 offshore earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday morning, and was followed by another a magnitude 6.8 offshore quake in the evening.

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