MANILA, Philippines — The Embassy of France in Manila expressed gratitude over the Philippines’ “heartfelt messages” following the fire that razed parts of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. In a tweet on its official Twitter account on Tuesday, the embassy thanked its “friends in the Philippines for their heartfelt messages following the massive fire that engulfed parts of the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris” Monday night. “Merci beaucoup.”ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Catastrophic fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in ParisMalacañang earlier expressed its solidarity with France as it lamented the massive blaze that engulfed the roof of the historic cathedral. READ: International sorrow as fire ravages Notre-Dame in Paris“Their sojourn there left beautiful memories engraved in their hearts and recorded in photographs. Pain and sorrow were felt by the millions upon hearing the catastrophic fire of the Notre Dame place of worship,” he added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 16, 2019 15:11 UTC