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Reports on 'Pinoy deaths' in Thailand quake labelled as false
Reports on 'Pinoy deaths' in Thailand quake labelled as false
People stand outside an office building in Bangkok on March 28, 2025 after an earthquake. Candida Ng, AFP
People stand outside an office building in Bangkok on March 28, 2025 after an earthquake. Candida Ng, AFPMANILA -- The Philippine Embassy in Thailand on Saturday said it has not yet received any reports of Filipino deaths following the earthquake that shook Thailand and Myanmar on Friday.
MANILA -- The Philippine Embassy in Thailand on Saturday said it has not yet received any reports of Filipino deaths following the earthquake that shook Thailand and Myanmar on Friday.
In a statement, the Embassy labeled as false news reports stating that "10 Filipinos perished in the earthquake in Thailand."
In a statement, the Embassy labeled as false news reports stating that "10 Filipinos perished in the earthquake in Thailand."
"As of this time, the Embassy has not received any report of Filipino nationals who were harmed by this unfortunate disaster," it said through its social media pages.
"As of this time, the Embassy has not received any report of Filipino nationals who were harmed by this unfortunate disaster," it said through its social media pages.
"The Embassy continues to monitor the situation for any Filipino nationals who may be affected and may need immediate assistance due to the earthquake."
"The Embassy continues to monitor the situation for any Filipino nationals who may be affected and may need immediate assistance due to the earthquake."
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"The Embassy further advises Filipinos in Thailand to monitor updates from credible and verifiable sources of information, and avoid spreading fake and unverified news."
"The Embassy further advises Filipinos in Thailand to monitor updates from credible and verifiable sources of information, and avoid spreading fake and unverified news."
Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega said there are 611 registered Filipinos in Myanmar and about 29,000 in Thailand.
Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega said there are 611 registered Filipinos in Myanmar and about 29,000 in Thailand.
"Fortunately, walang Filipinos living in high-rise apartments. Kasi Bangkok, kahapon medyo chaotic after the earthquake. People were on the streets, and they’ll be told not to enter the high buildings while they make sure that they’re sound. Structure-ready. Filipinos don’t live in those places. And Myanmar, they mostly live in Yangon or Naypyidaw and that’s far from the epicenter," De Vega told ABS-CBN News.
"Fortunately, walang Filipinos living in high-rise apartments. Kasi Bangkok, kahapon medyo chaotic after the earthquake. People were on the streets, and they’ll be told not to enter the high buildings while they make sure that they’re sound. Structure-ready. Filipinos don’t live in those places. And Myanmar, they mostly live in Yangon or Naypyidaw and that’s far from the epicenter," De Vega told ABS-CBN News.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TEAMS
The Philippines is ready to send teams to help in rescue operations, but the country is more likely to send aid in the form of money and food, according to De Vega.
The Philippines is ready to send teams to help in rescue operations, but the country is more likely to send aid in the form of money and food, according to De Vega.
Three Philippine Emergency Medical Assistance Teams (PEMAT) are also on standby for deployment under the Department of Health (DOH).
Three Philippine Emergency Medical Assistance Teams (PEMAT) are also on standby for deployment under the Department of Health (DOH).
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"Agad na inatasan ni Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa ang mga PEMAT na mag-standby para sa deployment kapag kumpleto na ang mga international coordination protocol sa mga apektadong bansa at natanggap ang isang kahilingan," DOH OIC Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Dr. Albert Domingo said.
"Agad na inatasan ni Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa ang mga PEMAT na mag-standby para sa deployment kapag kumpleto na ang mga international coordination protocol sa mga apektadong bansa at natanggap ang isang kahilingan," DOH OIC Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Dr. Albert Domingo said.
FILIPINOS IN THAILAND
Ferdinand Noora, a teacher and overseas Filipino worker in Thailand, said the country seems to be "back to normal" on Saturday following Friday's earthquake. But Noora expressed shock over how locals responded to the calamity.
Ferdinand Noora, a teacher and overseas Filipino worker in Thailand, said the country seems to be "back to normal" on Saturday following Friday's earthquake. But Noora expressed shock over how locals responded to the calamity.
"Ang mga Thai po talaga people, hindi sila aware sa ganito kasi wala talagang history ng earthquake dito sa Thailand. Parang hindi nila alam ‘yung gagawin [...] Sa government po ng—agaran po silang nag-response. Pero ‘yung awareness po parang hindi," Noora said.
"Ang mga Thai po talaga people, hindi sila aware sa ganito kasi wala talagang history ng earthquake dito sa Thailand. Parang hindi nila alam ‘yung gagawin [...] Sa government po ng—agaran po silang nag-response. Pero ‘yung awareness po parang hindi," Noora said.
Noora was teaching at a school in Satun district in Bangkok when the earthquake occurred. For the teacher, some buildings in Thailand do not have the capacity to withstand calamities such as the earthquake.
Noora was teaching at a school in Satun district in Bangkok when the earthquake occurred. For the teacher, some buildings in Thailand do not have the capacity to withstand calamities such as the earthquake.
Filipino tourists were also among those affected with vlogger Idol MOTO sharing a video of her experience on social media. Along with other mallgoers, the Filipina rushed outside upon feeling the strength of the earthquake.
Filipino tourists were also among those affected with vlogger Idol MOTO sharing a video of her experience on social media. Along with other mallgoers, the Filipina rushed outside upon feeling the strength of the earthquake.
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"We have a flight going to Krabi. So nung the night after ng eaarthquake sabi nila cancelled daw lahat ng flights so nag-worry kami baka-- and also nagwo-worry kami doon sa mga aftershocks kasi dito sa Thailand parang ang sabi nila parang mas malakas 'yung magiging aftershocks," Idol MOTO said.
"We have a flight going to Krabi. So nung the night after ng eaarthquake sabi nila cancelled daw lahat ng flights so nag-worry kami baka-- and also nagwo-worry kami doon sa mga aftershocks kasi dito sa Thailand parang ang sabi nila parang mas malakas 'yung magiging aftershocks," Idol MOTO said.
De Vega said, Filipinos in need of assistance in Myanmar may reach out to the Embassy through the Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) hotline at +95 998 521 0991 while those in Thailand may call +66 81 989 7116.
De Vega said, Filipinos in need of assistance in Myanmar may reach out to the Embassy through the Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) hotline at +95 998 521 0991 while those in Thailand may call +66 81 989 7116.
The powerful earthquake rattled Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday.
The powerful earthquake rattled Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday.
The 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing on Friday afternoon at a shallow depth, the United States Geological Survey said. A 6.4-magnitude aftershock hit the same area minutes later.
The 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing on Friday afternoon at a shallow depth, the United States Geological Survey said. A 6.4-magnitude aftershock hit the same area minutes later.
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