VICE PRESIDENT Sara Z. Duterte issued a message of sincere prayer and sympathy to the residents of Cebu and other parts of the Visayas region following a recent earthquake.
In her statement, released on Wednesday night, the Vice President addressed the pain and hardship being faced by the affected communities, offering comfort amid the tragedy.
“To my brothers and sisters in Cebu and other islands in the Visayas,” the Vice President wrote, “I extend my heartfelt prayer and sympathy to all affected by the earthquake that rocked the Visayas.”
Acknowledging the deep impact of the disaster, Vice President Duterte urged the victims not to lose hope, stating that their resilience should serve as a source of strength and inspiration for everyone.
The Vice President stressed that she and her family are “fervently praying for your safety,” particularly as the region continues to experience aftershocks.
The message specifically asked for comfort for those who have lost loved ones and for relief and strength for families coping with property damage.
“May you find strength in one another,” she concluded, “and may the legendary Visayan warmth and resilience shine through amidst this deep sorrow.”
The office of the Vice President (OVP) has extended its deepest condolences to the victims of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck the provinces of Cebu and Leyte on the night of Sept. 30, and announced the immediate mobilization of its regional offices to deliver assistance.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, the city government of Davao deploys relief and aid teams to Cebu province on Thursday, October 2, following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on September 30.
Moreover, the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Cebu has risen to 72, according to the latest figures from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) released Thursday morning, October 2, at 8:30 a.m.
Authorities also reported that at least 294 people were injured during the quake, which caused widespread damage across the province. Emergency response teams and ambulances have been deployed to affected areas as search and rescue efforts continue.
