No Filipino affected by toxic gas attack in Syria 20 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Roy MabasaNone of the 85 Filipinos still in Aleppo, Syria, were among the approximately 100 persons affected by the toxic gas attack there on November 24, the Philippine embassy in Damascus said. Lamadrid advised Filipinos to avoid the areas of JamyetAlzahraa, Al-Khalidyeh, and Al-Neil Street in Aleppo, which had been targeted by rebels. The culprits reportedly used shells containing chlorine launched from multiple positions on the western side of Aleppo. Lamadrid advised Filipinos who may require assistance to call the Embassy of the Philippines in Syria at +963.949.155.557.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 04, 2018 13:18 UTC