site.btaSofia Condoles with Philippines after Cebu Earthquake

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended its condolences to the people of the Philippines and to all those affected by the earthquake in Cebu.

“Sincere condolences to the people of the Philippines and everyone affected by the earthquake in Cebu. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. May recovery come swiftly and safely,” the Ministry wrote on X on Wednesday.

The death toll from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippines has risen to 69, a disaster agency official reported, as the government mobilized search and rescue services and began efforts to restore electricity and water supplies, Reuters said.