Malacanang said on Friday that the government stood in solidarity with the people of Leyte following the magnitude 6.5 earthquake on Thursday afternoon in Jaro, Leyte. In a press conference, Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella pledged to provide immediate relief for the affected residents. No matter what we will rise again and we will rise to our destined greatness,” he added. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck 13 kilometers southwest of Jaro, Leyte at around 4:03 p.m., Thursday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said there were no tsunami threats but damage was expected following the 6.5-magnitude earthquake.

Source: Manila Times July 07, 2017 04:18 UTC