SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong wrote to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday (Oct 2) to express the country’s condolences following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake in the Philippines.
“I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives and the widespread damage caused by the earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Sep 30, 2025,” said Mr Wong in the letter released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
“On behalf of the government of Singapore, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, and my sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of those who were injured.
“Our thoughts are with the Philippines and its people during this difficult time,” said Mr Wong, who is also the finance minister.
